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Approximately 45 members and key stakeholders of the Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) had the opportunity to hear from mayoral candidates for both the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Councils at the advocacy group’s forum hosted at Youi headquarters in Sippy Downs last Thursday. SCBC Chair Sandy Zubrinich facilitated the panel discussion including eight of the…

Members of the Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) met at the advocacy group’s Annual Strategic Workshop to confirm the priorities for 2024 and to gain insight into the region’s current and projected performance in regards to the economy, housing, population growth and job creation. The members-only workshop attracted around 30 attendees who benefitted from national…

With both local and state government elections in 2024, we will see leadership changes happening at both levels of government.  This is major pivot point.  A time to reflect on where we are as a state and a region, looking beyond the headline numbers to the qualities we require in our leaders and the style…

The Sunshine Coast Business Council held its annual AGM and Christmas Drinks in Peregian Beach last night, taking the opportunity to bid farewell to long-serving board members, celebrate the appointment of new faces and reflect on another successful year. Re-elected Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich said she was delighted to welcome three new…

More than 75 invited guests attended the Sunshine Coast Business Council’s Combined Government & Business Forum to encourage collaboration across all levels of government and the business community on a shared regional vision and the economic and social infrastructure required to deliver the vision. The annual forum, hosted at the UniSC Innovation Centre on Tuesday,…

SCBC Annual General Meeting and Christmas Drinks Date: Thursday 23rd November 2023 RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/CMPNX Downloads: Agenda Nomination form Proxy form

The Sunshine Coast Business Council, in collaboration with sponsor Regional Development Australia, hosted a corporate luncheon to discuss regional housing strategies at the Maroochy RSL on Friday 15 September. Attendees included council representatives, local business leaders and community representatives who gathered to hear from the two regional councils’ Chief Executive Officers on how their housing…

The Sunshine Coast Business Council recently conducted its 7th annual Think Tank Series with more than 20 industry, academic and government participants coming together at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC). The series provided a platform to discuss talent attraction and retention strategies to ensure the Sunshine Coast region is in a strong position…

CORPORATE LUNCHEON: Regional Housing strategies to accommodate growing population and address homelessness Friday 15 September 2023 12.15pm to 2.15pm Maroochy RSL      Download the program Register

Sunshine Coast, [4 August 2023] – The Sunshine Coast Business Council’s upcoming ‘Importance of Transport to Regional Urban & Economic Growth Conference’ is set to provide an insightful platform to examine how transportation systems will affect the Sunshine Coast’s urban and economic development. Presented in partnership with sponsors TAFE Queensland, UniSC, Maroochydore City Centre, Property Council…