Southern Gold Coast
Chamber of Commerce
Our chamber helps members grow their business and to see the region thrive.
Our SGC Community
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce, established through a strategic 2016 merger, builds on over 50 years of supporting local business. Covering Tallebudgera to Coolangatta, we advocate for economic growth, sustainable development, and the wellbeing of our diverse business community.
With leading industries in education, finance, tourism, health, property, and more, the Southern Gold Coast is a vibrant place to live and work. We connect members to insights, government support, and collaborative opportunities that shape the region’s future.
Discover Our Member Benefits
Beside enjoying exclusive discounts to all our events, discover the many other benefits of being a member of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Business to Business Networking
The Chamber provides both formal and casual settings throughout the year for its members to get access to a large group of like-minded professionals and industry contacts.
Advocacy and Lobbying
The Chamber exists for its members and acts as a unified voice to Local, State and Federal levels of Government and key stakeholders on issues that affect businesses located on the Southern Gold Coast.
Communication
Members are kept up to date with all the latest economic and business news that affects the region via electronic newsletters, social media and our website.
Promotion
Members enjoy exclusive opportunities to promote and lift the profile of their businesses at Chamber events and via our website, newsletters and social media.
Events
The Chamber attracts high quality speakers for its popular monthly business breakfasts and also provides more casual evening events for relaxed networking. Members enjoy discounted rates to all Chamber events.
Education
Develop new skills and grow your knowledge through members access to a wide range of Business Seminars and other educational resources.
Our Upcoming Events
The Chamber hosts regular breakfasts & after hour’s events which attract key local business figures and politicians.
SGC Chamber of Commerce 2026 Masterclass Series – Session One
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 2026 Masterclass Series, a collaborative offering in conjunction with Southern Cross University, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of our members. This series aims to address the key challenges faced by businesses today and provide practical solutions through expert-led sessions.
Program Overview:
There will be 4 sessions held on campus at Southern Cross University, with networking opportunities at the start of each session to foster connections among participants.
These free sessions are open to all Chamber members and their teams and will be delivered on campus at SCU, with time built in for connection and shared learning.
Session 1 | Wednesday 25 February 2026
People Power: Building Resilience in the Modern Workplace
Led by Professor Yvonne Brunetto
Focused on attracting and retaining talent, addressing skills shortages and building workforce capability.
Professor Yvonne Brunetto is a leading authority in Human Resource Management and Organisational Performance. She has over two decades of experience researching the impact of workplace relationships and leadership practices on employee wellbeing, resilience, and productivity. Beyond academia, Professor Brunetto delivers executive training in resilience and change management, helping organisations strengthen performance during transformation.
SGC Chamber of Commerce 2026 Masterclass Series – Session Two
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 2026 Masterclass Series, a collaborative offering in conjunction with Southern Cross University, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of our members. This series aims to address the key challenges faced by businesses today and provide practical solutions through expert-led sessions.
Program Overview:
There will be 4 sessions held on campus at Southern Cross University, with networking opportunities at the start of each session to foster connections among participants.
These free sessions are open to all Chamber members and their teams and will be delivered on campus at SCU, with time built in for connection and shared learning.
Session 2 | Wednesday 25 March 2026
From Strain to Strength: Managing Business Costs with Confidence
Delivered by Dr Jennifer Harrison
Focused on financial wellbeing, performance metrics, budgeting and decision-making confidence.
Dr Jennifer Harrison is a Senior Lecturer who teaches and designs industry-relevant curricula in business finance and accounting. Her recent work includes teaching across units such as Financial Literacy for Business, Finance for Business, and Financial Management for Small Business, ensuring that concepts translate directly to managerial decision-making. Jennifer’s teaching bridges academic rigor and practical insight, supporting organisations to improve financial capability, interpret performance metrics, and make better budgeting and investment decisions.
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