Forums and Events
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Members and guests who participated in this year’s AGM and Christmas Drinks were welcomed by Member, Scanlon Property Group, to their new Essence Boutique Hotel at Peregian Beach complex. Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2023 Chair’s Annual Report for CY 2023 Notice of Annual General Meeting Sunshine Coast Business Council Sunshine Coast…
The Combined Government & Business Forum is a by invitation annual event to bring 3 tiers of government and business leaders together. The 2023 theme is “Delivering Regional Infrastructure Priorities”. Combined Government & Business Forum 2023 – Brochure
Think Tank Series 7 focussed on Talent Attraction Strategies allowing the Sunshine Coast region to compete nationally and internationally. The series was held over four months – May, June, July and October 2023. A final session to review action items and future strategies are planned for March 2024. Click the links below to view and…
We are all aware of the housing crisis being experienced throughout Australia and in the Sunshine Coast Region. There is a lot of publicity and talking around housing affordability and availability putting pressure on businesses seeking to attract staff, students wishing to study on the Coast and the vulnerable trying to find affordable housing to…
The Sunshine Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland and is forecast to grow to 600,000 people by 2046. Public transport infrastructure has not kept pace with population growth and is fast becoming a limiting factor to this region’s future sustainable urban development. Download presentations below: Conference Brochure The transport / economic…