Events

The Retail Evolution Conference Brochure Speaker Presentations Gary Mortimer – Time, Touch & Technology Jonathon Ingle – Digital Disruption Photos

How to conceptualise the economic contribution of regional universities. Brochure

Urban Evolution Brochure Presentations Michael Shadforth Kate Meyrick Malcolm Snow Stephanie Wyeth John Knaggs Ben Simpson Photos  

2016 has been a much better year for the Sunshine Coast. Recent reported figures suggest the Sunshine Coast is enjoying stand out economic prosperity (as measured against other Queensland regions) and in several cases, performing better than the State average.

The Sunshine Coast started the year with an annualised average unemployment rate of around 7.4%, one point above the state average of 6.4%. It now looks like finishing the year with a declining annualised averages of 6.7% (September) and 6.4% (October), more in line with state averages of 6.5% and 6.4% respectively. (Source – ABS 12 month averages).

Gender equality is important for everybody – and for our economy. Yet it is proving painfully difficult to achieve. We know that unconscious bias is costly. It causes us to make decisions that are not objective. It deprives us of talent and causes us to miss opportunities. Strong leadership is essential if we are to address the impacts of unconscious bias.

Hear from some of Australia’s most respected leaders in their fields as they discuss the key issues affecting regional investment.

Think Tank Session 1 – Establishing the challenge and options, 30 March 2015 Agenda Session 1 Participant bios Speaker presentations: SCBC Prof Mike Hefferan Prof Tim Smith Katie Dean Opinion Piece 1 by Sandy Zubrinich, Chair SCBC Think Tank Session 2 – Drilling down on some of the ideas / options, 4 May 2015 Agenda…

 Held at the TAFE Mooloolaba The Annual Sunshine Coast Business Council Annual General Meeting and Christmas Drinks was well attended by more than 50 members and invited guests. The AGM also included a presentation on the findings of a recent survey commissioned by the Council on Investment Markets.  The findings and research will be the…

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 Presentation – 25…