Leading regional advocate for business and the economy
Focus on investment, infrastructure & employment
Promote industry growth and business success
Improve regulatory and planning environments
Provide representation across all levels of government
Sunshine Coast Business Council is the leading industry advocacy group promoting long-term regional growth and prosperity.
We are independent of political affiliation and mindful we need to be able to work effectively across party lines and all levels of government. We seek to facilitate regional discussion and thought leadership through collaboration and research.
We are entirely focused on ensuring:
- The economic prosperity of the region of Sunshine Coast
- Regionally significant infrastructure is aligned to the growth of the region
- Regulatory and planning environments support economic and population growth, and are competitive with other state regulatory and planning environments
Sunshine Coast Region: Our Essence
The Sunshine Coast is consistently recognised for its beautiful natural environment, quality of life, and as an abundant region to live, visit and invest in.
As an independent organisation, The Sunshine Coast Business Council working with members and stakeholders, created and captured the ‘Essence’ of the Sunshine Coast, drawing on 10 years of research and engaging directly with the community, details of which you can find here.
Current priorities
Growth and diversification of the regional economy
Creating a competitive investment environment to retain and attract private sector investors to the region and through the adoption by councils of Belcarra Engagement Principles to ensure effective engagement between investors and regional councillors.
Regional infrastructure for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Delivering the regional transformative infrastructure outlined in the State Government 100-day review plan, and advocate for funding and investment in the proposed international airport a terminal and precinct and new hotels.
Modernised Planning environment
Ensuring the new Sunshine Coast Council planning scheme supports the SEQ Regional Plan and the delivery of regional economic development and sustainability strategies and population growth projections, appropriately supported by a skilled and experienced planning team.
Housing Supply
Working with councils and industry to implement the known and agreed actions required to address the lack of available, affordable and social housing and talent and resources required to support the economic and population growth of the region.
