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Budget boost
Council’s 2024-25 Budget handed down last week will support local businesses and the economy with a $283 capital works program that is creating jobs.
This Budget will help forge a $33 billion economy by supporting the recently refreshed Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Strategy.
The strategy is growing the number of jobs in high value industries, increasing exports of locally produced goods and elevating household incomes.
Council is also working closely with small businesses as well as promoting the Sunshine Coast as an ideal location for start-ups, scale-ups and investors.
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"Fundies" steal the show
Huge congratulations to three students from Glasshouse Christian College for taking out the top prize at the 2024 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards for their ‘Fundies’ functional undies creation.
Fundies are designed with zippers to enable people with an injury, a disability or mobility issues to easily put on their underwear, no matter what their situation.
Council has been delivering the Awards for the past nine years, helping young people create real business opportunities and solve real world problems through innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
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Exciting changes coming to Nambour
Plans have been unveiled to transform the Eddie De Vere building into a community hub with construction starting in July.
These interim changes will begin with refurbishing the ground floor to create an accessible meeting and activity space.
Future plans include converting the Nambour administration building and library into a cohesive community-focused space.
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Year-round NZ flights take off
Jetstar has announced the first year-round direct service between the Sunshine Coast and Auckland taking off in December and operating up to three times per week.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said her call to the Queensland Government for a lifeline following Bonza Airline’s closure had been met with a positive step forward.
Following a meeting with the State Government, the Tourism Minister contacted Mayor Natoli to advise they could provide assistance with the new Jetstar flights through the Attracting Aviation Investment Fund.
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Showdown stars shine
Sunshine Coast’s best and brightest in film and TV talent were on show at the Showdown Showfest film festival on June 21-22.
Congratulations to all the talented winners for their amazing creativity and storytelling!
Yewwy Winners
Stephen Walker “Stiff’s”
Emma Morgan “The Hoist”
Elsie Bowditch “Rustworthy”
Julia Lörsch & Kim Ingles “Art Side of the Moon”
Beverley Marcusson “Smiley”
Josh Gannon “Lured”
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Calling all innovators!
EOIs are now open to exhibit in the Sunshine Coast innovation showcase, exclusively at Forward Fest.
If you have a cutting-edge product, service or digital solution you want to get in front of business customers or investors and be part of the Coast's only innovation festival, apply before 5 July now.
Spaces are limited, don't miss out.
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Sunshine Coast Night-time Economy
Join the Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association for another informative event to explore how our Sunshine Coast events are countering the cost-of-living crisis.
Industry our panel includes - Daniel Cullinan, Melbourne Storm and Sunshine Coast Lightning, Bronwyn Edinger, Caloundra Events Centre, Marc Pico, Big Pineapple Festival, Melissa O’Bryan, Solbar, Julie-Ann Brown, Cloud Nine Weddings and Melissa West, Atlas Events and Sunshine Coast Marathon.
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Export Market Development Workshop
Are you a local food, beverage or agri producer looking to enter or expand national and export markets?
Join our FREE half-day workshop to learn about setting export vision and goals, understanding products to export, market selection factors, export pricing strategies, pitch development and much more.
Workshop details: Tuesday July 9 from 8:30am to 12:00pm at UniSC.
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LAST Chance: Innovative Solutions Workshop July 2
Register for this free workshop on July 2 where you’ll learn tools and strategies that can enhance your team while reducing energy, water, and waste use.
Take this opportunity to determine where major cost savings can be made, and how they can support your business growth.
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Get Business Ready for Sustainability: July 11
Have you heard about the Sunshine Coast Biosphere however have no idea how your business can benefit and leverage opportunities from operating within it? Well, this is the event for you!
Join us on July 11 from 6.45am at Yandina Station as we help you ‘Get Business Ready for Sustainability.
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AIDC Conference: July 26
The AIDC Regionality Conference is taking place on the Sunshine Coast for the first time and offers professional development and networking opportunities for local documentary and factual practitioners.
Presented by AIDC, Screen Queensland with the support of Sunshine Coast Council, the program includes an international filmmaker spotlight, pitch workshop, industry sessions, curated meetings for Queensland-based nonfiction practitioners.
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Chefs in Conversation: July 27
Join an inspiring panel discussion hosted by Celebrity Cook Hayden Quinn (Taste of Australia & MasterChef) who will uncover the secrets behind four of the Sunshine Coast's most talented chefs.
Peter Kuruvita (former Head Chef Alba), Tom Hitchcock (Head Chef of Spirit House), Cameron Mathews (Executive Chef/Partner of Mapleton Public House), Stacey Conner (Head Chef/Owner of Humble on Duke).
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Rangebow Festival: Aug 1-4
Come and celebrate the creative life and spirit of everyone in The Range communities with a focus on diversity, inclusion, sustainability and reconciliation.
There are more than 36 unique events to experience over the 4-day event from August 1-4 with plenty of free activities as well as ticketed events.
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Seed to Sprout: Sept 17
Join the Food and Agribusiness Network for the Grow National "Seed to Sprout" workshop.
Dive into the essentials of running a successful food business, learn about important food premises requirements, master the art of selling your products and gain valuable insights on online sales and effective marketing strategies.
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Join the conversation #SunshineCoast #ThrivingThroughChange
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