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Showcase your business at FWD>>>FEST 25
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Proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council, FWD>>>FEST 25 presents and exciting opportunity for Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs and innovators to showcase their ingenuity and share unique solutions with public and private sector business leaders and investors.
Located on the Sunshine Coast from May 7 – 9, FWD>>>FEST 25 is a mecca for entrepreneurial spirit!
Over three days entrepreneurs, innovators and their support ecosystem come together to learn, be supported, be validated, be challenged and most especially be connected to a world of opportunity.
See all of the information as it unfolds at https://fwdfest.co/
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4-hour free parking at PARKnGO Mooloolaba
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To enhance the experience for visitors and our community, and support Mooloolaba businesses during the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project construction period, Council is offering the first four hours of undercover parking free at the PARKnGO Mooloolaba Central which is conveniently located less than 300 metres to the foreshore.
Starting on January 28, the free parking period at PARKnGO Mooloolaba Central will be extended from one hour to now four hours FREE parking.
The free parking initiative is linked to construction timing of Stage 2 Central Meeting Place and the Southern Seawall stages.
All parking arrangements within the PARKnGO Mooloolaba Central will return to Council’s standard fees and charges arrangements once construction is complete.
Car park users staying longer than four hours will pay $5 per hour, capped at $20 per day.
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Join celebration of local flavours
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Renowned chef Peter Kuruvita is calling on local producers, chefs, restaurateurs and businesses to showcase their passion and talents in the 2025 edition of The Curated Plate.
The award-winning annual festival will run from July 25 to August 3, 2025, and includes a range of events across the Sunshine Coast region.
Each business or organisation manages their own individual event including logistics and ticket sales.
Participating in the program is free and all event organisers keep 100 per cent of the revenue from ticket sales.
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Advancing women in manufacturing
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Manufacturing Excellence Forum (MEFSC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Advancing Women in Manufacturing Leadership Program, a transformative initiative designed to support and empower women in manufacturing to step into leadership roles with confidence and skill.
Thanks to funding from the Queensland Government, there is no cost to participants, making this an even more valuable opportunity.
Spaces in the program are strictly limited, express your interest early before it fills up.
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Tourism operators can submit their deal for Queensland's latest campaign!
This is your chance to keep the bookings rolling, the beaches buzzing and the Sunshine Coast shining for your business through TEQs new Too Great to Wait campaign.
The $2.9 million campaign this February and March is ALL ABOUT DEALS so this is the perfect opportunity to promote your compelling deals.
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34,000 new Jetstar seats in 2025
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Jetstar has announced an additional 34,000 seats between the Sunshine Coast and Melbourne for 2025.
These new seats will uplift capacity by 14% between the two destinations compared to the same time in 2024.
The change is set to commence in March and will operate until June 2025 thanks to a combination of new flights and the use of the larger Airbus A321.
This announcement comes following the launch of new Jetstar services to Cairns and Auckland late last year with strong passenger demand for both services.
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Key projects fast-tracked
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Two major projects are being fast-tracked thanks to $25 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program!
Honey Farm Sports and Recreation Precinct at Meridan Plains will feature top-notch sports fields, playgrounds, nature trails and more.
First Avenue Streetscape in Maroochydore will transform the area with a vibrant, shady and inclusive link between the emerging CBD and Duporth Avenue, enhancing safety and accessibility for our community and businesses.
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December Quarter 2024 Pulse Survey
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Business Chamber Queensland's Pulse Survey of business conditions for the December 2024 quarter is now open.
This survey aims to understand how Queensland businesses performed in the last three months, what's impacting your business now and what will influence your decision-making over the next three months.
This quarter the Hot Topic is about the upcoming Queensland State Budget, which you can read more about in the last section of the survey.
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Chamber Business Breakfast
January 29
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Think AI is all about robots taking over? Think again.
Dave Clare will show you how AI can actually set your team free—free to focus on the creative, human stuff that really matters while it handles the boring bits.
You’ll learn why staying competitive in a tech-driven world starts with AI, but your true secret weapon is still your people—because no machine can out-human your team!
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FAN’s Delegation to evokeAG
February 18-19
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FAN is leading a delegation of 20 producers, growers, and industry leaders to evokeAG 2025, Australia’s premier agrifood innovation event in Brisbane from 18-19 February 2025.
This exclusive opportunity will connect businesses from the region with leading agrifood innovators, explore emerging technologies and foster new growth opportunities.
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From Space to Sea
February 20
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Following evokeAG, FAN is delivering three regional side events across Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa to continue driving industry collaboration and highlight regional innovation.
The Sunshine Coast event: From Space to Sea – Harnessing Space-to-Sea Data for Agrifood is on February 20 at Altitude Nine, Maroochydore.
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PCB Connect Forum & Expo
February 26
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This exclusive event is dedicated to advancing Australia’s Printed Circuit Board (PCB) supply chain and showcasing the region's critical role in the national manufacturing strategy.
The event aims to engage key industry and government stakeholders to develop a proposal that draws a national conversation to the region.
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January 23-24
January 25-27
Jan 31 - Feb 2
March 7-9
March 8-9
March 22
March 23
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Young sport stars serve up a beach bonanza
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The rising stars in one of Australia’s most exciting sports will soon be showcasing their talents on the Sunshine Coast – and delivering a spike in profits for local businesses.
The sand will fly as the nation’s best U19 and U21 beach volleyballers converge at Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, on January 23 and 24. Spectators are welcome and are sure to be treated to a spectacular display of spikes, rallies, digs, blocks and bumps.
The Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Tour, hosted by Volleyball Australia and being supported by Sunshine Coast Council, is the premier domestic event for junior beach volleyball athletes, bridging the gap between the youth and the Australian Beach Volleyball Tour. The Queensland Open Beach Volleyball follows on January 25-27, and is the highest level of beach volleyball in the state with The Queensland Open being the pinnacle event for over 30 years.
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