Destination Gold Coast - Tourism Matters - 28 February 2022
A message of support and business resources.
Kickstart Graduate Program - Applications Closing 11 March 2022
Do you have newly graduated employees in your team? Or team members who are due to finish their studies in the next 6 months? If so, you might like to consider Study Gold Coast’s Kickstart Graduate Program.
Small Business Connect - February 2022 edition
Updates from the Queensland Government's Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
Beachfront dining never looked so good
A radical new beachfront dining destination has opened on the Gold Coast marking a significant evolution for an iconic Kirra beachfront site.
Help celebrate the heroes in our community
City of Gold Coast wishes to recognise those people that are changing lives and our community for the better.
Helping businesses stand out through creative tendering
Join a free webinar on how to improve your chances of tendering success.
Queensland business confidence crash as reopening boost falls flat
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) Pulse Survey data for the December 2021 quarter shows business confidence in the next 12 months fell 16.9 points to the lowest reading since the start of the COVID economic crisis in March 2020.
Opening to the world with a $200 million aviation attraction package
The Queensland government has announced that it will commit $100 million towards an aviation attraction package. This dollar figure will combine with an additional $100 million contributed by the state's four international airports.
Impressive line up to kick off a series of events for the year
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce kicks off the events calendar with a stellar line up of guest speakers including Laura Gerber MP, Alfred Slogrove and Professor Julie Jomeen for the first event on the 17th of February 2022.
Mental Health Coaching program
NewAccess, developed by Beyond Blue, is a free and confidential mental health coaching program for small business owners and sole traders.
2022 Queensland Training Awards now open
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Queensland Training Awards – celebrating excellence in training and the transformative power of skills.
Queensland business is everyone's business
Now is the time for Queensland consumers and businesses to be depending on their communities and local supply chains for goods, services, stock and resources.
Small Business Connect - January 2022 edition
Updates from the Queensland Government's Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
Something ROARsome has arrived at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s new experience, Extinction Trail, has been 100 million years in the making! A permanent, immersive outdoor adventure, Extinction Trail’s special effects and lifelike models will transport you to a time when dinosaurs and megafauna ruled the earth!
Managing COVID-19 in workplaces
Understanding COVID-19 close contact rules for workplaces and critically essential workers
How has your business recovered from the Covid-19 economic crisis?
CCIQ's December quarter Pulse Survey is your chance to have your business voice heard and help us advocate to government on behalf of businesses across the state for better business conditions in Queensland.
Gold Coast City Business Feedback - Coolangatta/Kirra precinct
The City Economy team at the City of the Gold Coast would like your feedback around recent business trading conditions in the Coolangatta – Kirra precinct.
New Year - New Me (Brand)
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce has launched into the New Year with a new look, new name and even a new website.
Queensland’s border changes
The Premier has announced that from 1am Saturday (15 Jan), Queensland’s domestic border restrictions are being lifted.
Do the right thing and step up to clean up this Clean Up Australia Day
Businesses are invited to run a Business Clean Up event as part of Clean Up Australia Day again in 2022.
CCIQ Quarterly Pulse Survey now open - Have you business voice heard
CCIQ’s December Pulse Survey is now open!
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary named Queensland’s Best Tourist Attraction
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has won Queensland’s most prestigious tourism accolade, named Best Major Tourist Attraction at last Friday nights Queensland Tourism Awards.
HoneyWorld re-launches on the Southern Gold Coast
Gold Coast Icon Honeyworld has been renovated and reopened with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Now available - CCIQ and ACCI's COVID-19 vaccination employer guide
Need more detail on how the COVID-19 vaccination impacts your business?
See CCIQ's and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's COVID-19 vaccination and the workplace employer guide (August 2021).
FREE WORKSHOP! Digital Marketing 101: Connecting with your ideal customer
Do you struggle with Digital Marketing? Need to get online but not sure where to start?
With a simple guide to the world of digital marketing, let Sarah Davis from Business Station show you how to reach your ideal customer organically (free). From free tools like Google My Business, to social media and online selling, Sarah will show you what you need and what you don’t need!
An update from Crowley Calvert & Holmes Chartered Accountants
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.
Manufacturing Hubs - Round 2 of Grant Program
The Gold Coast Manufacturing Hub are about to open a round ($2.5m) of grants for local SME operators, designed to help them adapt and adopt new technologies in their manufacturing process.
Clean Up Currumbin Day - 21st November
Currumbin RSL has teamed up with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and created 'Clean Up Currumbin Day' to help Clean Up Currumbin on Sunday the 21st November from 9am.
The Queensland Government has announced new public health and social measures linked to vaccination
These new social measures will come into place on 17 December 2021 or when Queensland reaches 80% double vaccinated status.
Wrap for Good at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital’s Christmas Fundraiser
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is calling on accomplished and amateur gift wrappers alike to donate their hands and hearts this festive season to raise funds for animals in need.