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Sunshine Coast has healthy outlook for future job creation

31 October 2019

Infrastructure investment, with a particular focus on transport, education and training, was at the forefront of discussion during the fourth annual Sunshine Coast Business Council’s Combined Government & Business Forum. Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich said the forum, which was held at USC’s Innovation Centre, was an important collaboration of more than 70…

Building the right foundations for a brighter Sunshine Coast

25 October 2019

Politicians and the business community will put their minds together on 29 October at USC’s Innovation Centre to consider the Sunshine Coast region’s progress toward economic sustainability and positioning for future prosperity in a fast changing digital world. The fourth annual Combined Government & Business Forum hosted by Sunshine Coast Business Council will explore key…

Digitalisation – Moving the Regional Economy Forward

03 September 2019

The Sunshine Coast is on the cusp of a digital revolution and the Sunshine Coast Business Council wants to ensure the health and education industries have the right tools and strategies to make the most of the fast-changing landscape. Industry leaders and academics will take part in a workshop on Monday 2 September at Marcoola…

Youth worker reveals the harsh truth of homelessness ahead of Vinnies Sleepout

01 August 2019

Next week is national Homelessness Week As members of the Sunshine Coast community prepare to sleep rough at the Vinnies Corporate and Community Sleepout on Thursday, 8 August, shocking statistics reveal nearly 24 per cent of homeless people in Australia are under the age of 18. Vinnies Youth Homelessness Mobile Support Worker Dean Hanley —…

SC Business Council Chair calls on local businesses to support the Vinnies Corporate & Community Sleepout

18 July 2019

  WHAT Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich is calling on local business people to step up and swap their cosy beds for a cardboard box to support the Vinnies Corporate & Community Sleepout on 8 August. This is such an important cause and we’re looking for additional sleepers to brave the cold and…

2019 Vinnies Community Sleepout – Thursday 8th August

20 June 2019

Vinnies SC Sleepout sponsorship proposal. To sleep out or to donate to the SCBC team, please follow the link:   https://vinniesqld.grassrootz.com/2019-vinnies-community-sleepout-sunshine-coast/sunshine-coast-business-council.

Data cable set to supercharge economy

12 June 2019

Yesterday over 120 local business people gathered at the Maroochy RSL for a Sunshine Coast Business Council conference exploring the benefits of the soon-to-be-installed international submarine cable. The cable will see the Sunshine Coast enjoy the fastest data connection to Asia from the east coast and initial indications are that the project will contribute $927…

Business Council hosts pre-election candidates’ panel

23 March 2019

The Sunshine Coast Business Council hosted a Meet the Candidates panel on Tuesday 23 March to provide members with an opportunity to learn more about each candidate’s vision for the Sunshine Coast and their priorities should they represent their constituents in Canberra. The event ― hosted at Surfair Beach Hotel in Marcoola ― was attended…

The approach to developing Sunshine Coast Region – Our Essence

06 December 2018

This powerpoint provides the explanation of the background and approach to developing the Sunshine Coast Region – Our Essence, why and how it came about and the intent of the final product. Background to Sunshine Coast Region: Our Essence The output of the research is a video clip that can be accessed at https://youtu.be/QibtbJiTxJ4 .

Breakfast with Deb Frecklington MP

07 August 2018

Hear from the Leader of the Opposition, mid-term, on the Queensland economy and her vision for Queensland and what it means for our regional economy and join the Q&A session to follow. Breakfast is on Wednesday 12 September 2018, 6:45am. For more information, view brochure.