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Research commissioned by the Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) reveals that investment interest in the region has increased substantially since the last survey was conducted in 2013 with 78 per cent of participants indicating that they would invest in the Sunshine Coast in the future compared to only around 50 per cent of participants showing…
A PROPOSED light-rail alternative on the Coast has been dismissed because of a massive misjudgment of passenger demand.
The Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) has commended the University of the Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Council for hosting the Sunshine Coast Futures Conference on Friday, 7 November, which brought together key regional stakeholders, academics and professionals from a broad range of industries to address critical issues facing the Sunshine Coast.
Representatives from one of Australia’s most influential business groups, the Business Council of Australia (BCA), will journey to the Sunshine Coast on Thursday, 14 August to discuss its Action Plan for Enduring Prosperity and how the report’s recommendations can impact on the growth of regional areas like the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Business Council board members are just some of almost 80 locals getting ready to rough it this month for the 2014 Sunshine Coast Vinnies Community Sleepout.
More than 50 agribusiness industry representatives from across the region will come together today to identify opportunities for industry expansion as part of The Future of Agribusiness on the Sunshine Coast conference to be held at the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast Business Council presents the Future of Agribusiness on the Sunshine Coast conference. This event will bring together local industry representatives from across a wide range of sectors to contribute their expertise and knowledge in planning the future of agribusiness in terms of expansion and investment opportunities. Click here to view the Agribusiness Conference brochure Click here…
A RECENT forum on the Sunshine Coast has highlighted the shocking statistic that up to 44 per cent of the region’s 15-19 year olds are unable to find sustainable employment. In addition, while the state’s youth unemployment rate (15-25 year olds) hovers at six per cent, on the Sunshine Coast the average rate is 17…
Today over 100 local representatives met at the Sunshine Coast Business Council’s Youth Prosperity Forum to tackle the over 17 per cent youth unemployment rate in the region and to secure commitment from government and the business community to take responsibility for the issue.