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Contained in this edition is: 'Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 22/23', 'Easter Public Holidays – what you need to know', 'The importance of a request when scheduling Public Holidays work', and 'Psychosocial hazards – Business Chamber Queensland BLOG'

We need your insight to better understand business conditions in Queensland.

Join the 2023 Small Business Friendly Conference on April 28, virtually. This conference is a complimentary event and we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and network with other passionate councils and chambers across Queensland.

Big community wins, flooding update and more...

We have a new name, new brand and new services designed to ensure Queensland businesses have more opportunities to learn, connect and thrive.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has teamed up with Andrew and Damian from LEGO Masters to offer some amazing Brick Masters Wildlife Workshops these school holidays.

Position your business to become a "Supplier of Choice for Major Projects" - Webinar 22 March 2023

The conference provides opportunity to meet and speak with the key procuring agencies involved in the reconstruction including NSW state agencies and local councils and will cover the pipeline of work, including the Resilient Homes Program and public infrastructure pipeline.

Community consultation on a proposed active transport bridge over Currumbin Creek opens this week (3 March).

February 2023

How do business fees, charges, and legislative requirements impact you?

A great opportunity for the community to come together to support each other, raise awareness to those veterans who have lost their lives from the battle within, break the silence on mental illness and contribute to the funding of programs that are making a difference to veterans.

The City of Gold Coast recommends bringing together Destination Gold Coast, Major Events Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast, and Placemakers under one new entity called Experience Gold Coast.

Nominations are now open!

December quarter is now available | Access your copy

The City of Gold Coast (Council) is currently developing an “Outdoor Dining Guidelines” reference document for business operators. The target audience is businesses that currently hold a City roadside (footpath) dining permit and those seeking to apply for a permit to operate footpath dining in areas administered by the City.

Welcome to the February edition of the South East Region Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Connections.

Our Connections newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.

Effective Workplace Solutions is offering you the opportunity to attend our ‘Back To The Future’ Employment Law Reforms Seminar. Register Today for our ‘Back To The Future’ Live Seminars presented by Greg Arnold.

Gold Coast recent school leavers and other locals looking to upskill or change careers are being encouraged to enrol in one of the 37,000 Fee-Free TAFE places available across Queensland in 2023.

Palm Beach celebrates 100 years of the community since its early origins as ‘Palm Beach Estate’ on the Gold Coast.  The Palm Beach Gala is supported by Division 13 Councillor Daphne McDonald – City of Gold Coast & Currumbin RSL.

ecoBiz Webinar: Wednesday, February 8th | 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Queensland Training Awards – celebrating excellence in training and the transformative power of skills.

Understand how to protect your business from risk, comply with new rules, and create a safe work environment for your team with CCIQ's free webinar: Understanding new family and domestic violence paid leave entitlements.

The Monthly Connections newsletter is designed to provide our stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to the South East Queensland Region. Bought to you by the Queensland Government Department of Small Business, Employment and Training.

December quarter is now open | Contribute to the latest Pulse Report

The Australian Virtual Business College is a state-wide business initiative from TAFE Queensland, delivering the Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) including streams in Administration and Medical Administration.

Announcement from the Minister: Queensland's permanent Small Business Commissioner has been appointed.

Businesses have been raising a particularly broad variety of queries and issues with our office lately, so this month’s newsletter will attempt to address some of the common themes.

Give the gift of experience this season! Destination Gold Coast, Gold Coast Bulletin and 92.5 Triple M have profiled a handful of tourism operators and experiences on the Gold Coast which will be spread across 12 days, kicking off from today!

The Queensland Government is continuing to show its support for the small business sector with the launch of Round 4 of the $5 million Business Basics Grant program.

The monthly Small Business Connect newsletter keeps you up to date with all the latest information for Queensland small businesses. Brought to you by the Queensland Government Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Local volunteer organisation and chamber member has recently taken out two awards.

It’s been a huge year for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 2022 marks 75 years since the iconic attraction first opened to the public. Once again this year, staff and volunteers are celebrating, with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary recognised as an industry leading organisation.

TreeTop Challenge at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is launching a brand-new product on the 15th of December after undergoing a $1M makeover.

The Monthly Connections newsletter is designed to provide our stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to the South East Queensland Region. Bought to you by the Queensland Government Department of Small Business, Employment and Training.

Welcome to the 18 November edition of CCIQ's IR Alert, the e-alert from the Workplace Services team.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is commencing community consultation on the Tugun to Coolangatta section of Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4.  

Community consultation will take place online and at various locations in Tugun, Bilinga, and Coolangatta until 25 November 2022.

Welcome to the December edition of CCIQ's IR Alert

An update from Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ)

The monthly Small Business Connect newsletter keeps you up to date with all the latest information for Queensland small businesses. Brought to you by the Queensland Government Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

October is Indigenous Business Month. This year’s theme is Actions Today, Impact Tomorrow, recognising the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s contribution and aiming to inspire the next generation of First Nations business owners and leaders.

Welcome to the 1 November edition of CCIQ's IR Alert, the e-alert from the Workplace Services team.

Empowering chambers to support your business community's mental health and wellbeing

Southern Cross University is offering a $5000 scholarship for every business student studying in Lismore

Business Basics Grants return with $5M to assist Queensland small businesses; supporting them to improve the foundational skills that will help their day-to-day operations and set them up for future growth.

Solar systems have long lives - up to 25 years. It really pays to choose a system engineered to maximise lifetime savings.

When you’re considering installing a solar system, here are the crucial questions to answer.

The Future of Work Report, supported by Australian Retirement Trust, is a valuable asset in supporting Queensland businesses to strategically plan for future opportunities and trends in workforces, workplaces and work lives.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary named Queensland’s Best Major Tourist attraction 2022

A massive congratulations to this year's winner and the finalists...

A summary of what is coming up next and some of the business support initiatives

Amplify your corporate Christmas party game and take part in Urban Sport Fest’s Gold Coast Adrenaline-Charged Corporate Xmas Fest

Through the Currumbin Veterans Support Centre and the Currumbin Clinic, local veterans are able to sign up for a 9-week program, which sees them go behind the scenes at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary one morning a week.

An update from Laura Gerber MP on a Health forum, light rail, and land tax

The Monthly Connections newsletter is designed to provide our stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to the South East Queensland Region. Bought to you by the Queensland Government Department of Small Business, Employment and Training.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled the state government's new 10-year energy plan in her CEDA State of the State address.

CCIQ uses the quarterly Pulse Survey, Queensland's most established, comprehensive and trusted survey of business sentiment, in advocacy efforts to shape state and federal policies on behalf of businesses.  Pulse measures employment levels, turnover, business profitability and business confidence. This is your chance to have your business voice heard and help us advocate to government on behalf of businesses across the state.

The City of Gold Coast, in partnership with Quintessential, will be delivering a tailored workshop to understand current challenges and emerging opportunities to develop future Place-based investment priorities within the Currumbin-Tugun precinct.

The monthly Small Business Connect newsletter keeps you up to date with all the latest information for Queensland small businesses. Brought to you by the Queensland Government Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Gold Coast Airport is ready to welcome the rest of Australia and the world when its $260 million terminal expansion opens to travellers from the first week of September

Crowley Calvert & Holmes have joined Kelly + Partners.