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Students rise to challenge
From a unique ocean cleaner, to a fix for the housing crisis and ‘Fundies’ underpants that help the injured and elderly, the Sunshine Coast’s young entrepreneurs and innovators are rising to the challenge.
The excitement is building as the latest cohort of visionaries in Years 9 to 12 move to the next phase of the prestigious Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards.
Finalists now have the opportunity to further develop their ideas with the support of local mentors including Manufacturing Excellence founding director Tim Kelly, Sunshine Coast Maker Space founder Dominic Vrolijks, Creative Collective founder Yvette Adams, TAFE Qld’s Ilana Boom and Dr Saskia De Klerk from UniSC.
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Mayor’s mission to boost our Games
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are fast approaching, and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli will be there representing the Sunshine Coast’s interests at the on-ground Olympic Family Program.
The program is designed to help future host cities and Games Delivery Partners gain useful insights into what it takes to host the biggest sporting event in the world.
Transport requirements, community impact, the Cultural Olympiad and local business opportunities are high on the agenda as well as observing events that are proposed to be held on the Sunshine Coast in 2032.
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Demolition benefits community and environment
Redevelopment work to transform Council’s Caloundra administration building in Omrah Avenue into an integrated community facility with a contemporary district library and meeting spaces is well underway.
A range of furniture located at the Caloundra Administration Building and destined for landfill has been traded – and given new purpose through the use of the online marketplace-style ASPIRE platform.
The ASPIRE platform is accessible to all organisations with an ABN and is free if you have fewer than 100 full time staff.
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Global gathering
This month Council hosted the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade along with international delegates from Canada, China, Germany, Japan, India, Italy, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Korea and the UK.
This was an opportunity to provide an overview of the products and services the Coast can supply into relevant countries and the benefits that come from investing and doing business with our region.
The one day program also showcased some of our amazing businesses including Advanced Aquarium Technologies, Next DC, Walker Seafoods and Kilcoy Global Foods.
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Tavern's triumph
Congratulations to Kings Beach Tavern for winning regional entertainment venue of the year at the Queensland Music Awards, marking another shining achievement for Caloundra.
The venue is attracting some big names to the seaside playground. Recently hosting the likes of the Black Sorrows, Seth Sentury, Pacific Avenue, Wendy Matthews, Thundamentals, Mallrat, Grinspoons' Phil Jamieson, Wolfmother, and the Rubens.
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Leasing available in manufacturing precinct
With construction on the multi-million-dollar development of the food and beverage manufacturing precinct to commence shortly, TURBINE are now seeking Expressions of Interest from potential tenants.
TURBINE’s Collaborative Food & Beverage Manufacturing Precinct will enable SME food and beverage manufacturers to innovate, scale and access export opportunities to help grow the sector.
Express your interest by 24 May.
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Sunshine Coast Business Awards
The Sunshine Coast Business Awards give your business the chance to reflect, network, celebrate and be recognised for all your hard work!
If you are interested in applying, but want to know more, come join one of the free information sessions where you will find out more about the application process and eligibility criteria!
This event will also officially launch the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Awards.
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Cleantech Network launch
Congratulations to the Cleantech team for their successful rebranding launch on 11 April.
Over 150 people attended the event at Terella Brewery to celebrate Cleantech Industries Sunshine Coast becoming Cleantech Network.
Cleantech Network serves as a vital nexus, fostering connections, providing education, disseminating information and facilitating collaboration among businesses and organisation.
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Business Growth Fund
The Business Growth Fund targets QLD businesses who can accelerate growth, drive our economy and employ more Queenslanders.
Small and medium-sized businesses that employ 5-49 people (headcount) with high-growth plans may be eligible for the next round.
This program offers grants of $50,000 to $75,000 to support the purchase of specialised equipment as a co-contribution with eligible businesses.
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$100 million of innovative green loans available
The Sustainable Australia Fund (SAF) supports businesses to make upgrades to their building or property to reduce costs while improving the value of assets.
SAF are providing green loans from $15k to $20M for projects that deliver an environmental benefit on existing buildings used for commercial purpose.
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Pulse Survey now open
You’re invited to have your say on the issues facing your business, what lies ahead, what are the everyday issues and what are the opportunities.
As the leading voice for Queensland businesses, the results of these surveys help Business Chamber QLD influence policies and advocate for your needs.
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Greatest morning tea
FAN is hosting the "Biggest Morning Tea," a special event to support cancer research through a community-driven fundraiser.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a morning filled with treats and great company, where your participation directly contributes to cancer research.
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Join the conversation #SunshineCoast #ThrivingThroughChange
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