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Council urges State election parties to commit
Earlier this week Council were proud to come together with key industry partners to call for region-boosting action from the next State Government. Council has developed a small number of core commitments we are seeking at the 2024 Queensland State Government election. Some of the commitments include more efficient, accessible and reliable public transport, easing traffic congestion, investment in innovation and social housing support.
From an industry perspective, Council is seeking a commitment from the Queensland Government of
$25 million to deliver the Sunshine Coast Innovation Hub and upgraded University Innovation Centre, $6.5 million to activate the TURBINE project, $5.2 million combined operational and capital funding for the Manufacturing Excellence Forum and $5 million funding to support the delivery of NEO Project on the Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast Council 2024 State Election Advocacy Priorities document can be found on Council’s website.
The Queensland Government is set to meet on the Sunshine Coast for Community Cabinet on Wednesday August 7, where local groups and individuals are encouraged to register to meet a Minister.
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Search on for region’s events of the future
Event organisers seeking support to grow their dream on the Sunshine Coast can now apply for funding under a special program.
Applications open from July 15 - August 20 for Round 2 of the Emerging Events category within Sunshine Coast Council’s Major Event Sponsorship Program.
The first series of events funded through the new category included the Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival’s concert series and SHOWFEST that celebrated our growing film and TV industry through a series of events.
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Was your business impacted by the CrowdStrike outage on Friday?
It is important that your business is able to prepare for major disruptions such as IT outages, cyber attacks and major weather events. The Level Up Your Business platform provides information and resources to help with business continuity and planning.
The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers and small businesses to be wary of unsolicited calls, emails or messages requesting they download a software patch or provide remote access to fix or protect their computer from the CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage.
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Doctors tackle health issues
Hundreds of doctors from around the globe will explore new fields in a unique event to be held on the Sunshine Coast.
Medical experts from as far away as Brazil, Canada, Ireland and Mexico are set to arrive to kick health goals of a much different kind as well as address issues that could improve lives across the world.
They will compete in the 2024 World Medical Football Championships, held in conjunction with the 28th International Symposium of Medicine and Health in Sport from July 22-27.
The Australian teams are aptly called the Docceroos and Medtildas.
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Championing sustainability
Paulger Engineering, a leading custom truck body manufacturer based in Yandina have joined over 500 businesses registered with the ASPIRE circular economy marketplace.
Madre and Jarrett, who purchased the business three years ago, are at the beginning of their sustainability journey but are eager and dedicated to the cause. “Joining the ASPIRE marketplace has opened up new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. We’re excited about the future and our role in promoting sustainability".
ASPIRE marketplace has ticked over $2 million in savings for the business community since inception in 2020. This encompasses 1053 exchanges of unwanted resources, 7480 tonnes exchanged and almost 5000 tonnes embodied carbon emission savings.
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Transforming businesses in paradise
Under the theme 'Thriving in Paradise,' this year's Forward Fest promises a dynamic blend of ideas, creativity and technology.
Learn from industry leaders and thought-provoking visionaries including:
Tania Price, Founder and CEO of Entropolis
Gayan Benedict, Chief Technology Officer for Salesforce
Lingge Li, Meta APAC Channels & Alliances, Reality Labs B2B Partnerships
Dominique Lamb, Queensland Small Business Commission
These distinguished speakers will share their unique insights and experiences, offering invaluable guidance on how to navigate the complexities of today's business landscape.
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Have your say on hotel demand
This is the last chance to share your feedback on what demand, if any, there is from local businesses for new hotel development on the Sunshine Coast.
Take this short eight-question survey to help us capture your opinions and thoughts, including whether your businesses would benefit from internationally
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Pulse Survey for June now open
Business Chamber Queensland's Pulse Survey of business conditions for the June 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 month.
This quarter the Hot Topic is about your business priorities ahead of the October State Election, which you can read more about in the last section of the survey.
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AccelerateHER: 30 July
Got a business or entrepreneurial idea you’ve always wanted to bring to life? The AccelerateHER workshop is here to help.
Dive right in and put pen to paper – in the area (or areas!) you need the most support including defining and validating your unique selling proposition, financial modelling, go to market strategy, understanding target audiences and pitch preparation.
Plus enter the Kickstarter Challenge for your chance to share in $60,000 in equity-free funding.
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SCBN Awards night: August 6
You're invited to the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network's night of nights.
On Thursday 8 August the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network, together with their valued sponsors, finalists and guests will be recognising outstanding business women in our region.
This glamorous gala event is highly regarded in the Sunshine Coast business community, attracting a room of 300+ successful business leaders and dignitaries.
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The Coast’s premier food and drink festival is about to kick off this weekend.
It will offer 10 days of food and drink experiences showcasing our local producers, tourism operators and many talented cooks and chefs.
A highlight of the program is Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry (July 28) presented by the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) and Visit Sunshine Coast. The FREE event offers a unique culinary adventure for families and food lovers to celebrate the region's top producers and makers at The Station, Bokarina.
More than 75 stallholders will showcase the finest local products, flavours and delights. Meet the artisans and makers, learn about their crafts, and discover the passion that goes into our local produce.
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Join the conversation #SunshineCoast #ThrivingThroughChange
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