Forums and Events
On Monday 6 July, 150 members and their guests enjoyed a fabulous breakfast at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast. They were provided with a rare opportunity to hear from the Premier, The Hon. David Crisafulli MP, on the Post Queensland Budget. Seldom at the same place at the same time, he was joined by the Deputy…
Following on from Think Series 9 held in August 2025, the same group of 24 participants participated in a workshop on 25 May 2026, to review and update items raised in Series 9 including the status of Sunshine Coast Council draft planning scheme and actions taken since the 19 September 2025 submission date. SCBC TT…
Retaining the Essence and Vibe in a fast-growing region Thursday 5th February 2026 12.00pm to 5.00pm Over the past decade, SEQ has experienced some of the fastest population growth in Australia. Sunshine Coast region included. This rapid growth is projected to continue, especially in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, placing sustained pressure…
More than 100 people attended to this “invitation only” event that is held each year. This is the only event that brings together – in the one room at the same time – the regions’ political and business leadership to discuss the prosperity and future of the region. This year the focus was on the…
Think Tank Overview In partnership with PCA Sunshine Coast and UDIA Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) has indicated it has a plan for growth consistent with ShapingSEQ and its own regional development strategies. The delivery of its regional strategies is supported and enabled through the Sunshine Coast Council Planning Scheme. SCC has advised the…
Think Tank Overview In partnership with PCA Sunshine Coast and UDIA Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) has indicated it has a plan for growth consistent with ShapingSEQ and its own regional development strategies. The delivery of its regional strategies is supported and enabled through the Sunshine Coast Council Planning Scheme. SCC has advised the…
It was a full house as Queensland’s Minister for Transport and Main Roads the Hon. Brent Mickelberg shared the vision for Sunshine Coast transport infrastructure, with regions business leaders, governments representatives, organisations, and educators. During the lunch, attendees heard first-hand insights into the State Government’s transport vision for the Sunshine Coast region, with an update…
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…
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…
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