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Our March breakfast was held at Coolangatta Surf Club, where Greg Arnold provided an update on IR legislation changes affecting businesses. We also heard from TEG LIVE CEO Tim McGregor, organiser of the Out 2 Lunch music festival.

Candidates Forum breakfast event held at the Currumbin RSL, an engaging and pivotal gathering designed to spotlight the Division 13, 14 and Mayoral candidates for the Gold Coast City Council elections.

Our end of year bash "Kirra Christmas" at the newly re-launched Kirra Beach Hotel.

A breakfast event held at Currumbin RSL on R U Okay Day, Thursday 14 September 2023, focusing on mental health awareness and support for business.

Held our 2023 AGM on Thursday 12th October at the Currumbin RSL with a presentation from Karen Andrews MP who spoke about the Challenges &. Opportunities in the Southern Gold Coast

In partnership with the Gold Coast Junior Chamber of Commerce, a fun and relaxing night of networking was held on Thursday 17th August 2023 at the feel-good venue, Burleigh Barrels.

An insightful breakfast was held at Currumbin RSL on Thursday 27 July 2023, with City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate as our key speaker, who provided an overview of the final City of Gold Coast budget for 2023-2024, and how it is proposed to affect Southern Gold Coast businesses.

An awesome night of networking was held at Little Cooly, with the opportunity provided to hear from a guest speaker from Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) on flood recovery and rebuild program of works and opportunities available for local businesses to participate and support Northern NSW businesses and workforce.

To celebrate Queensland Small Business Month, breakfast was held at Coolangatta Surf Club on Thursday 11th May, with speakers Dominique Lamb (Queensland Small Business Commissioner) and Dean Gould (Chief Marketing Officer, Southern Cross University) sharing with us their unique insights and recognising the importance of small business operators to the Gold Coast economy.

An inspiring breakfast was held at Currumbin RSL, with speaker Michael Humphreys (President of the Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Sub Branch) highlighting the activities that Currumbin RSL has planned on and in the lead up to ANZAC Day 2023, as well as the many services provided through its Veteran Support Centre.

This was a great opportunity to wine down and network at Tugun’s exciting new wine bar, Le Blanc’s. Founded by Gavin White, owner of neighbouring venue “Backbone Bar and Kitchen”, Le Blancs promotes itself as an upmarket but laid back watering hole.

A great breakfast was had at Currumbin Wildlife as we heard from the leader of the Opposition Mr David Crisafulli, and our local member Laura Gerber about the key issues facing our local community & economy.

We farewelled the year that was and enjoyed some early Christmas Cheer!

We heard from the Honourable Meaghan Scanlon, State Minister for the Environment & the Great Barrier Reef * Minister for Science & Youth Affairs.

Held our 2022 AGM on Thursday 25th August at the Currumbin RSL with a presentation from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary as they celebrate an amazing 75 years of being open to the public.

Great opportunity networking and rewarding the team at a relaxed and informal evening at Tallebudgera SLSC.

A wonderful breakfast event was held at the iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Thursday July 14. We heard from Tim Baker, the new CEO of the City of Gold Coast, with an introduction by Mayor Tom Tate. Tim providing an overview of his first 5 months in the new role.

A positive and engaging morning at the Coolangatta Surf Club with guest speaker Heidi Cooper, CEO of Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) talking about sustainable business growth & making the most of opportunities.

What better way to kickstart your Friday than to Network and Connect with professionals from across the Southern Gold Coast on the top Deck of Vikings SLSC, checked out the spectacular 180 degree views of Currumbin and enjoyed a free coffee on us.

Great evening of casual networking at Burleigh Brewing with a brief address from Peta (co-founder) followed by a tour of their brewery.

Great morning at Currumbin RSL where we learn about all the exciting developments taking place at GC Airport as well as the newly launched Gold Coast Business (GCB) Portal.

A great turn out for the first event of 2022 at Rydges Gold Coast Airport as we heard from three industry experts on what lies ahead for one of the most important industries on the Southern Gold Coast.

We farewelled the year that was and enjoyed some early Christmas Cheer at our final event for 2021 at the Salty Fox rooftop bar located on the 7th Floor at the spectacular Rydges GC Airport.

A delicious breakfast was had at this stunning new hotel as we heard from The Honourable Di Farmer MP, the Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development.

A delicious breakfast in glorious Coolangatta was had, as we heard from Gold Coast Titans CEO Steve Mitchell, on lessons learned about resilience in the world of elite sport & how they translate into lessons for business in these trying times. We also heard from Anthony Mitchell Director of the Clontarf Foundation.

Photos by Annie Noon of Fotoforce.

There was a formal element to the morning as the Chamber held its annual AGM and we also had a couple of special guest speakers with insightful presentations on topics relevant to all Businesses and were joined by Karen Andrews MP.

This was a great opportunity to network and reward the team at a relaxed and informal evening in a great location, Balter Brewery, a modern industrial space located in the heart of Currumbin.

Mayor Tom Tate briefed us on the City of Gold Coast budget and we also heard from Cr Gail O’Neill on the impact of the budget in Division 14 and some exciting project updates.

With special guest speakers including Patricia O’Callaghan, CEO Destination Gold Coast, Jan McCormick, CEO Major Events Gold Coast and City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.