Forums and Events
With an upcoming election, Ted O’Brien and Andrew Wallace shared their views on how a Federal LNP government, would benefit our region, delivering better regulations and policy solutions to stimulate private sector investment, deliver regional infrastructure, support regional industry and business, and create jobs. The lunch, attended by over 100 guests, focused on the current…
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The new LNP Queensland State Government is in full swing working and delivering on its First 100 days plan. In the background is the responsibility to fund and deliver the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games and an enduring legacy. More than 140 guests from local businesses, organisations, and regional councils, attended the Lakehouse in…
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25 Members and guests participated in the Annual Strategy Direction Workshop who met to set the scene for the Sunshine Coast Business Council’s Advocacy Agenda in 2025. The sessions included presentations on key projects with the current status, expected outputs in 2025 and 2032 implications for the region. Agenda Maroochydore City Centre UniSC
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More than 20 Members and guests participated in this year’s which preceded the Annual Combined Government & Business Forum held on Friday 22nd November 2024 at the Maroochy RSL. The 2025 Board consists of the following members: Sandy Zubrinich – Board Member and Chair Kevin Covey – Board Member Kylie Ezzy – Board Member Jason…
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The Combined Government & Business Forum is an annual event to bring three tiers of government and business leaders together. 75 people attended this year’s event. The 2024 theme was “The Road Back to Economic Growth & Prosperity”. Combined Government & Business Forum 2024 brochure Presentations: Paul Riga Stephen Walters Michael Campbell
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2024 is an election year – Local Government elections held on March 2024, State Government elections on 26th October 2024 and potentially, a Federal Election within the next 6 months – a crucial time for this State’s economy, industry transition and growth, business prosperity, and jobs. The region of the Sunshine Coast needs business regulation…
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The recent appointment of two new mayors and the continuation of Moreton Bay and Gympie’s leadership, provides a crucial opportunity to hear the vision and strategies of our local government leaders. How will they continue down the path of economic growth and sustainability, address productivity within local government, housing affordability and attract business investment in…
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Investment spending is critical for the long-term economic sustainability of our nation and our regions. SCBC have been highlighting the signs of slowing private investment in the Sunshine Coast Region and the need to ensure regional investment signals are working to attract and increase the flow of investment and not act as a barrier. This…
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The Sunshine Coast Business Council held its annual Strategy half day workshop to set the scenes for the year ahead on Thursday 8th February, 2024 at the morning session at the UniSC Auditorium at Sippy Downs. The agenda and copies of presentations are included below. Workshop Agenda Caloundra Chamber – Regional competitiveness: Our chance to shape a stronger Sunshine Coast Property…
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The Sunshine Coast Business Council recently held a Meet the Mayoral Candidates Forum leading up to the 16th March 2024 local elections. Regional mayoral candidates were invited to participate and discuss key issues facing the Sunshine Coast, particularly relating to business. Download forum papers: Forum Agenda Candidates statements summarised from their websites Candidates responses to…
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