Media Releases & News

Regional group established to retain and create jobs

18 June 2020

While the COVID-19 health crisis is largely deemed under control, local business leaders have acknowledged that the extent of the economic crisis impacting some industries in the region is only just becoming evident. Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich believes the true economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will only be revealed when government…

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Sekisui House Decision to Bolster Jobs During Economic Downturn – Commentary from Sandy Zubrinich, Chair, Sunshine Coast Business Council

28 May 2020

Job creation from the $900 million Sekisui House development at Yaroomba couldn’t come soon enough according to Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich, following the announcement that the Planning and Environment Court rejected the appeal by a local community group to block the development. “The Sunshine Coast is facing a significant economic challenge due…

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Covid-19 Reopening of State Borders To Reignite Economy – Commentary from Sandy Zubrinich, Chair, Sunshine Coast Business Council

21 May 2020

As Queensland prepares to further ease COVID-19 restrictions over the coming months, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich is calling on the State Government to reconsider the decision for state borders to remain closed until September 2020 due to the significant impact this will have on economic recovery. “While we don’t underestimate the continued…

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The Sunshine Coast Region – Digital Transformation Workshop Postponed from March – Pending due to COVID-19

04 May 2020

Digitalisation is at its infancy in this region and SCBC is accepting responsibility to help other regional stakeholders maximise the take up of transformative digital technologies across industries. Industry and the three layers of government are working together to build on the work already undertaken in 2019 (Conference in June 2019 focusing on digitalisation and…

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Local Government Election Results – Commentary from Sandy Zubrinich, Chair, Sunshine Coast Business Council

22 April 2020

As eight new Councillors and a new Mayor take their positions at the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Shire Councils this week, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich looks forward to the significant role that local government will play in restoring the economy, protecting jobs and working collaboratively with state and federal governments and with…

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ELECTION STABLITY AMIDST COVID-19 CRISIS – Sandy Zubrinich, Chair, Sunshine Coast Business Council

27 March 2020

Sunshine Coast and Noosa residents will have a chance to vote on a new local government in the council elections on Saturday 28 March but with that comes a huge responsibility according to Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich. Ms Zubrinich said the Sunshine Coast Business Council isn’t usually in the business of endorsing…

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Five election priorities to keep mayoral candidates on track

18 March 2020

The Covid-19 local response, infrastructure priorities and a casino made up for a robust discussion at the Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) Meet the Mayoral Candidate forum on Thursday 12 March at the Surfair Beach Hotel Marcoola. Five mayoral candidates attended the forum, including Chris Thompson, Mark Jamieson and Donald Innes for Sunshine Coast and Tony Wellington…

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Olympic Bid Commentary

16 December 2019

Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich said yesterday’s confirmation that South East Queensland will bid for the 2032 Olympic Games was great news for the Sunshine Coast. “Firstly, I’d like to recognise our Federal Member Ted O’Brien and Mayor Mark Jamieson for their hard work in getting us to this point — their level…

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Member AGM & Christmas Drinks

01 November 2019

Join us for the Member AGM & Christmas Drinks. Please note this event is for members and invited guests only. To book, click on the image or links below. Member AGM & Christmas Drinks flyer Book at https://www.trybooking.com/BGGKL  

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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…

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