2026 SGC Masterclass Series Session 4 – Competing with Confidence: Tools to Protect and Grow Market Share
In a crowded market, standing out is not just a nice-to-have. It is survival.
The final session of the 2026 SGC Masterclass Series brings together strategy, marketing and innovation to give Southern Gold Coast business owners and their teams the tools to protect what they have built and grow their market share with confidence.
Whether you are competing against larger players, navigating a shifting digital landscape or simply wanting to sharpen your brand and marketing approach, this session is designed to give you practical, actionable strategies you can take back to your business immediately.
What’s Next
Breakfast with the ATO
Tax time is here. Payday Super lands on 1 July. And if you are like most small business owners, there is a good chance you have questions you have not had the chance to ask.
This is your opportunity.
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce is proud to host Breakfast with the ATO, a practical, no-jargon morning bringing together our local business community, the Australian Taxation Office and one of Australia’s sharpest legal and governance minds for a genuine conversation about the things that matter most to your business right now.
Over breakfast at the Currumbin RSL, our presenters will walk you through the tools, resources, legal frameworks and programs available to help you meet your obligations, protect your business and grow with confidence.
After Hours at Hard Fizz
Some venues just have the right energy. Hard Fizz is one of them. Join us for an evening of great conversation, cold drinks and genuine connection as the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce takes over one of our region’s most exciting new venues for our next casual networking evening.
This is the no-agenda, no-formalities version of Chamber membership at its best. Whether you are a long-time member, a recent joiner or simply curious about what the Southern Gold Coast Chamber is all about, you are warmly welcome to pull up a seat, grab a drink and meet the people who make this business community so special.
Switched On AI, Business & What’s Coming Next
Artificial intelligence is no longer coming. It is already here, already reshaping how Australian businesses operate, how teams work and how leaders make decisions. The question is no longer whether AI will affect your business. It is whether you are ready.
This breakfast is designed to cut through the noise and give Southern Gold Coast business owners a clear, practical and genuinely useful picture of what AI means for them right now and what smart businesses are doing about it.
SWELL Art Party
We invite you to join us for a special experience at this year’s SWELL Sculpture Festival at our Members Exclusive – SWELL Event.
SGC AGM Breakfast
Please join us for our 2026 AGM on Wednesday, 28 October at the Currumbin RSL, commencing at 6:45am for 7:00am start.
Twilight in the Valley
Step into the magic of Twilight in the Valley. Set against the breath taking backdrop of The Valley Estate, this exclusive end-of-year celebration invites the Southern Gold Coast business community to come together for an evening of connection, celebration and festive indulgence.
Past Events
Winning Work | Real Support, Real Answers
Running a small business in 2026 is genuinely tough.
If you own or lead a small or medium business on the Southern Gold Coast and you are feeling the pressure of the current environment, this afternoon is for you. Whether you are chasing funding, navigating ATO obligations, preparing your business for payday super, trying to hold onto your team or simply wanting to know what support is actually available right now, Winning Work is built to give you real answers and connections you can use immediately. Join us at the beautiful Currumbin Homestead for a sumptuous two course lunch.
Cups & Connections
This morning Southern Gold Coast Chamber event brings together local business owners, councillors, and state and federal representatives in a relaxed morning setting for the kind of open, honest conversation that actually moves things forward.
Over coffee and pastries, you’ll hear directly from a panel of elected officials on the infrastructure projects, regional developments and policy decisions shaping our corner of the Gold Coast, and what they mean for you and your business.
You can expect a 20 to 30 minute panel discussion with local councillors and state and federal representatives, followed by open networking in a warm and welcoming setting. No formalities, no jargon. Just real conversation over great coffee.
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.