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In honour of International Women's Day 2021, here is your list of Southern GC women who dared to #ChooseToChallenge and as an effect has shaped the Southern GC we know and love.

To celebrate the 15th birthday of Tugun Community Bank(r) Branch, we are giving away up to $15,000 in Community Project Funding. Expressions of interest are now open to all community groups/clubs and organisations for project funding which has a broader benefit to the community of Tugun and surrounding areas or directly to the organisation.

The crème of southern Gold Coast businesses have been announced as Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce unveils finalists for the 2009 Business Awards.

The results from our Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach Business survey have been tabulated and are now online for you to view! The findings will allow us to compile suggestions for a local area plan to present to council in the New Year

The 2011 Creek to Creek Business Chamber Awards Night was a huge success. This awards night recognises the achievements of local businesses of the southern Gold Coast. From start to finish the awards celebrating southern Gold Coast business success were a treat for all concerned.

A new website, "Product of Gold Coast", has been launched to help promote local Gold Coast businesses.

Thank you once again for your support and sponsorships at this year's Chamber of Commerce Business Awards our 7th Annual Awards.

We are pleased to advise that this year was the most successful in the seven years since the awards commenced. Thank you also to the Southern GC Chamber for sharing the night with us.

Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2012.

This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act . The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

Here is your chance to see the work of our local chamber throughout the 2019/20 period and to hear the latest from our esteemed Treasurer, John Forrester

Here's what you need to know about tax cuts, JobMaker and the deficit.

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce wants to know which issues are important to you and your business as we move towards the next Council and State elections, and a possible by-election in Currumbin in March.

The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation is calling for your support in their 2020 Tax Appeal.

We're keen to hear from you about your reaction to the release of the State Budget announcement. Take a quick survey so we can continue to advocate for the issues that matter to you.

Study Gold Coast are excited to announce that the 2021 Gold Coast Careers Festival is being held on Thursday to Saturday, 6-8 May 2021 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach.

City of Gold Coast is seeking our community’s views on safety from 27 April to 17 May, with participants getting the chance to win one of 5 x $250 Eftpos vouchers.

The Queensland Police Bowls club in partnership with Coolangatta Bowls & Recreation Club will be hosting the 62nd Australian Police Bowls Championships from 28 April to 5 May 2022 and is looking for support.

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Queensland Training Awards – celebrating excellence in training and the transformative power of skills.

Nominations are now open!

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

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.

Do you know a community group with a great project idea that will make a positive difference in your local area? This year as part of ETC’s 30th birthday celebrations they are delighted to be in a position to increase the ETC Community Support Fund funding pool to $300,000!

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

Is your business doing the right thing? After a Gold Coast business was fined an eye-watering amount for allegedly failing to comply with COVID-19 rules, see how you can do the right thing.

The Palaszczuk Government has announced as part of Queensland Small Business Month (May) a $6.75 million package to support the mental health and wellness of small business owners.

The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments have reached a 50/50 funding agreement that will see the value of the Queensland COVID-19 Business Support Grants rise from $260 million to $600 million.

The Federal and State Government have announced $70 million for tourism and hospitality grants as part of the $600 million Business Support Package. This is positive news that will strengthen support for Gold Coast’s 4,600 tourism businesses.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has cemented its reputation as one of the country’s most environmentally friendly businesses, after successfully renewing its EcoTourism Accreditation.

Read the latest news in brief from Minister for Industry, Science and Technology & Federal Member for McPherson: Hon Karen Andrews MP

Australia Post is working hard to move more parcels for you and your customers during these challenging times. We’re currently processing over 2 million parcels every day which is even than our busiest period at Christmas.

Two adventurers took on the ultimate outdoor challenge in July, walking the 10 Great Walks of Queensland in just 10 days for the National Trust Q10 Challenge.

On Friday 2 July 2021, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the National Cabinet have agreed to halve international arrivals and create a four-phase plan, aligned with vaccination targets (which are still to be determined by scientific modelling).

The recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce, held on 26 September 2024 at Currumbin RSL, marked significant transitions in our leadership.

Passengers would likely be compelled to undergo rapid COVID-19 tests before and after flights when overseas travel returns. Tracking and tracing will also have to be “significantly improved".

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

The Queensland Government has made further amendments to the restrictions on businesses and activities relevant to the tourism and events industry.

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.

Eight outstanding Gold Coast business and non-profit entities were crowned as official local standouts at the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business Awards.

Trailblazers and top performers in the Gold Coast business community were recognized and celebrated last night at the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce

2010 Business Awards.

Crowley Calvert & Holmes have joined Kelly + Partners.

Who has been awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce?

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

It's November already and apparently that seems to be the perfect time to implement a range of changes from the ATO, ASIC and other Government bodies.

Crowley Calvert & Holmes Chartered Accountants have compiled a shortlist of the most important below to keep you on top of everything being introduced before the Christmas break.

Currumbin RSL is conducting a survey about our Anzac Day Dawn Service and your response would be greatly appreciated as we always strive to make the event better.

By simply filling in the survey, you go into the draw to win one of five $100 Currumbin RSL Club cards to be used on your next visit.

Anne Stovin is the CEO of the Currumbin RSL. Anne is yet again orchestrating what is always a major event for the RSL, The Anzacs Day Dawn Service at Elephant Rock.

Local businesses are encouraged to apply for the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards, the region's leading honours for business achievements.

Tomorrow is… your new career, your next promotion, finally starting your Masters.

Whatever you want for your tomorrow, start making it happen today at Southern Cross University.

The way has been cleared for work to start on the $50 million Rydges-branded hotel at the Gold Coast Airport precinct after the Federal Government approved the iconic project.

On 7 April we held our April breakfast at Currumbin RSL. The event was a joint breakfast with the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. Following the Council Elections it seemed fitting that we welcome our new Division 14 Councillor to talk to us all about her vision for the Division.

Chamber President, Hilary Jacobs, asks if the proportionality of economic harm, when compared to current COVID cases both in QLD and NSW, maybe getting lost in the apparent rush to be “the best” at something.

In response to the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Queensland Government is providing rent relief for holders of tourism leases, licences and permits to occupy on state land.

The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will take place from 30 April to 4 May 2023, bringing together Australian tourism operators and international buyers from around the world to meet and do business on the Gold Coast.

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce has had a long standing relationship with the local high schools during Australian Business Week. ABW is a project where year 9 pupils take a week out of school lessons to run their own company.

Youth Music Venture has just completed its 24th successful program at Emmanuel College [and a very great honour to be included as part of their Arts Academy]!

Laura Gerber MP invites you to her upcoming Small Business Forum with special guests Karen Andrews MP and Brent Mickelberg MP.

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.

With the introduction of the proposed the wage subsidy solution from the Commonwealth Government, many operators are not in a position to come up with the cash to pay wages until May when the federal funding arrives.

Business Chamber Queensland member newsletter | Your business update

A radical new beachfront dining destination has opened on the Gold Coast marking a significant evolution for an iconic Kirra beachfront site.

Surf Life Saving Australia has announced a new event is coming to Coolangatta and Kirra Beach during the Coolangatta Gold in October. Beach Warrior is an obstacle course featuring 25 challenges over a 4km course open to everyone aged 12 and over.

The Creek to Creek Chamber Christmas Party photos have been loaded onto the site, along with photos from our recent Industrial Relations breakfast.