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“Sunshine Coast political leaders often talk about transformative and game-changing projects to highlight the importance of major infrastructure. In the past this has been an effective strategy for the Sunshine Coast region’s mayors and politicians to garner support for specific infrastructure projects, but we wonder if it is enough going forward or if we need…

For a decade, Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) members have answered the call for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, sleeping rough for a night at Maroochydore Beach to raise funds to combat homelessness, and this year the team is challenging more fellow business and community leaders to join them. With 47,000 Sunshine Coast locals accessing Vinnies…

As the Federal Government prepares to hand down its budget on Tuesday, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich will be scrutinising the numbers to see whether additional funding is allocated for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line Project (DSC), as per the advocacy group’s request to the Prime Minister in April this year. Ms…

The Sunshine Coast Business Council’s ‘Outlook for Business Investment’ conference hosted last Friday (3 May) provided the 130-plus attendees from the Sunshine Coast business community, as well as representatives from local and state government, with an insight into the challenging investment climate being experienced both nationally and locally. The conference, hosted at the Maroochy RSL,…

The Sunshine Coast Business Council’s upcoming ‘Outlook for Business Investment’ conference, slated as a reality check on business investment in Australia and Queensland, promises expert insights into the national economy and the flow of business investment vital to economic growth. Presented in partnership with sponsors Property Council of Australia, Walker Corporation, Stockland and Sunshine Coast…

Whilst Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich has welcomed the investment commitment made by Queensland Premier Steven Miles in  Sunday’s announcement regarding the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, she has expressed disappointment that the much-anticipated rail connection will not extend into the Maroochydore CBD ahead of the 2032…

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…