SCBC supports regional economic growth by working closely with its members and key stakeholders to determine an agreed position on key issues. We then craft a narrative around the issues to guide media comments and a plan to deliver a successful advocacy agenda.
2021 Priorities
SCBC held its 2021 strategic workshop with members in March 2021 with strong attendance by members and invited guests. The workshop focused on the economic and employment position of the region during this COVID period, the activity to enable and sustain a pipeline of Regional Projects enabling jobs as well as discussion regarding the development of the next Planning Scheme as a fit for purpose enabling instrument for the regional economy and the lifestyle of its communities.
SCBC Priorities
Regional priorities
Focus on improving industry and business productivity and growth through innovation and adaption of Transformative Digital Technologies (TDT), prioritizing food manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and identifying the ‘next wave’ opportunities.
Next Generation Planning Scheme
Working with Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) and industry groups to ensure new regional planning schemes support the delivery of bold regional economic development and population growth strategies. Areas include; addressing undersupply of housing, future urban development - including new precinct strategies, and height, density, and land supply questions raised from the SEQ Regional Plan.
Advocating through numbers
Advocating to 3-tiers of government to prioritise significant regional projects for investment or funding. By members standing together and promoting the Business Council’s goal to ‘speak with one voice’, will champion the Sunshine Coast region’s national value, its economic and population growth potential, major infrastructure needs, and funding requirements.
Achievements
The SCBC has contributed to Thought Leadership for the region since 2010, ensuring attention is draw to the key focus areas of investment, infrastructure and employment. This thought leadership combined with our Advocacy role has helped initiate, influence or expand discussions and ideas for industry, business members and the community.
Read more about our current and past achievements.