Forums

The fourth annual Combined Government & Business Forum hosted by Sunshine Coast Business Council will explore key issues in focus for the Sunshine Coast which include investment and jobs particularly relating to the future of work and the challenges and opportunity that will create. Presentations Professor Tim Wess Joann Pyne Photos

The 2018 CGBF looked into how we protect the lifestyle, values and identify of the Sunshine Coast Region as we plan and build the prosperous future we envisage. Forum Program Photos

Session 1 Agenda Speaker presentations: Anna McGrath Brett de Chastel Brad Williams Michael Whittaker Session 2 Agenda Speaker presentations: Brad Williams Carl Nancarrow Greg Smith Henry Pike Session 3 Agenda Speaker presentations: Stephen Patey

Agenda View the Agenda Presentations Regional Highlights Regional Economic Performance 2017 and 2018 Hayden Rudd Sunshine Coast Council – REDS strategy in 2018 Greg Laverty Noosa Council – Economic direction in 2018 Anthony Dow Industry Groups – State and Regional Direction Property Council of Qld – Ben Simpson Master Builders of Qld – Will Wilson…

Agenda Speaker Presentations James Tuma, Urbis Cr Rick Baberowski, Sunshine Coast Council Darrel Edwards, Regional Development Australia (SC) Photos  

Session 1 Agenda Speaker Presentations: Stephen Patey, Sunshine Coast Council Anthony Dow, Noosa Council Andrew Stevens, Project Urban Jen Williams, Property Council of Australia Adrian Allen, Stockland Steven Boyd, USC Session 2 Agenda Speaker Presentations: Greg Smith, Oscar Inc Narelle MacCarthy, Sunshine Coast Environment Council

Annual Strategy Member Discussion Agenda Presentations Regional KPIs Economic Outlook Sekisui House Stockland Overview PCA Presentation Master Builders Tourism Update USC Update CCIQ Noosa Update Photos  

Forum Program Speaker presentations Prof Greg Hill, VC USC Prof Peter Newman Phil Smith, Next Gen Planning Prof Thomas Schlacher Jonathan Chew Prof Tim Smith Media Coverage Sunshine Coast Daily – Private sector should build light rail: Uni expert Forum photos  

SCBC Members getting together to discuss what is happening in the business community and region. Including regional performance, SCBC’s focus for 2016 and hearing from Mayoral candidates.

SCBC is a key business advocate for economic growth and prosperity. In line with the theme of the overarching objective – PROTECTING THE DIVERSITY
AND RICHNESS OF THE SUNSHINE COAST REGION BEYOND ITS ECONOMIC VALUE – Series 2 Think Tank Sessions will focus on a critical element essential to
achieve the overarching objective, that is, the need to improve community engagement.