Lift-off For Flying Taxis Project

Commuters could be catching a taxi in the sky from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane by 2030, if a new student project goes to plan.

Experts, industry leaders, high school and university students have joined forces at the University of the Sunshine Coast, to take their ideas for an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL) sky high.

Congratulations to Aeronautical engineer and UniSC Special Projects Lead, Tim Kelly
and the UniSC team for their amazing work on this exciting project!
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Refreshed Major Events Strategy

Sunshine Coast Council has adopted the ‘refreshed’ Sunshine Coast Major Events Strategy 2018-2028.

Councillors unanimously voted in favour of the Sunshine Coast Major Events Strategy 2018-2028 (2023 refresh) at this month’s Ordinary Meeting (August 24), which will continue to drive high economic benefit back to the region and help create full-time jobs.
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Improve Efficiencies And Reduce Costs

Find out where you can make operational efficiencies in your business to reduce water, energy and waste at the Innovative Solutions for a Profitable Business workshop on Tuesday 26 September at Alex Surf Club.

Cleantech Industries Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Council is delivering this FREE workshop for businesses eager to learn new innovative solutions while becoming more sustainable.
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CCTU Upgrade

The project footprint for the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU) has been confirmed.

The project footprint includes a new intersection with Nicklin Way by extending Third Avenue. The new intersection and road corridor is designed to meet the forecast traffic demand at opening in 2025/26 and over the next 10 years, to cater for our growing population, business and tourism.
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Improve Access To All Visitors

If you are a Sunshine Coast tourism operator and business interested in the Access Accelerator program, click here to complete an Expression of Interest form.

The Access Accelerator program is an initiative between Spinal Life Australia and Cérge to help empower businesses and equip them with the knowledge, tools and confidence to create accessible tourism destinations. 
Express Your Interest
 
Registrations Close 4 September

Leadership For High Performance Teams

Discover the elements of effective leadership and understand personality and team dynamics to improve employee engagement, reduce burnout and get the best from your teams.

Delivered by UniSC, the course will equip you to harness the best from your team over three days, starting 7 September, 2023.
 
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Seed to Sprout: Food & AgriTourism Workshops

This one-day workshop on September 7 is designed for small food and agri businesses and outlines the fundamentals required to operate a successful agritourism business. 

The program is designed in consultation with tourism partners and local government agencies and will be created in partnership with food tourism experts – Creative Tours.
 
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Demystifying AI Workshop

Ever wondered how AI works or what it means for the tourism industry?

Attend the Demystify AI workshop as part of Visit Sunshine Coast's Real Talks series on September 13 to hear how AI is currently used in the travel industry and the ways in which it may shape the sector.
 
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Nambour Community Safety Survey Results 

Findings and recommendations for the Nambour Community Safety Survey can now be viewed on Council’s Have Your Say website.

Recommendations include activating space, filling empty shopfronts, creating a multi-agency partnership and implementing visible uniformed patrols on foot and bike.
 

Fresh Meats Perseveres

Local wholesale and retail butcher Fresh Meats was overwhelmed by the support of the local community when their truck with approximately $10,000 worth of meat was stolen from Mooloolaba Wharf recenlty.

Despite the major setback, the dedicated team still made each of their orders for the day with strong resilience and determination.

Sunshine Coast businesses can find information and resources that provides support during emergencies and helps prepare for disruptions at Level Up Your Business.
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Caloundra Music Festival Audience Your Target Market?

If you follow @caloundramusicfestival, you’ll see the positive vibes coming through about the full line-up announced last month and tickets are selling fast.

This is a great opportunity to promote your Sunshine Coast based business, free of charge to the Caloundra Music Festival audience through our Festival App. A number of businesses also offered special deals to attract event patrons. General ads, deals and discounts came from tourism operators, retailers, hospitality, venues and more. 
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