Gold Coast 2021/22 City Budget UPDATE

What should members expect from the coming 2021/22 city budget and the discussion surrounding the impending vote.

EOFY accounting has begun

As businesses begin focusing on EOFY accounting and developing next year’s budget during uncertain times, CCIQ's ecoBiz program is here to help.

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERTS 🚧

Check out the latest news on all things road works, local council investment and planning. Keep up to date with what happening in the local area and plan ahead for your small business.

REGISTER HERE for QLD Check In COVID tracing app

From 1 May 2021, all Queensland hospitality businesses must use the Check In Qld app when signing in patrons to their premises.

Where is Jann Stuckey Now? | Member Spotlight

Building her communications consultancy firm, Serving as MP for Currumbin from 2004 to 2020, and serving as a Minister in Government; Jann Stuckey may have retired but she's still a proud life member of the SGC Chamber of Commerce.

Members Communications survey

The chamber is striving to do better and be better for our members. Let us know how by completing this 30-second members-only survey.

Leadership scholarships available for women in Australia

Women & Leadership Australia is currently offering professional development scholarships for the SGC staff and members. The scholarships are open to women across Australia, and we encourage our members to partake in this opportunity.

MBA’s Charity Golf Day

The MBA Partnership has partnered with the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation to support the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit and raise money for a lifesaving piece of equipment they desperately need, the Kanmed Bed.

President's open invitation to the Mayor

President Hilary Jacobs has written to Mayor Tom Tate to invite him to speak with members directly following the City of Gold Coast Budget delivery 2021. Read her invitation here.

Gold Coast Beach Parade - MAY 16 2021

Working to set the World Record for the world's biggest beach parade & save our city’s koalas!

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERTS 🚧

Check out the latest news on all things road works, local council investment and planning. Keep up to date with what happening in the local area and plan ahead for your small business.

Pulse Survey is now open

The March Quarter CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Conditions is now open, and we need your voice.

Division 14 Councillor Newsletter - April 2021

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

One Step Further is here to help YOU!

Not sure how? Contact the team to find out the ease of this process and if they can bring this support to your business regardless of size.

Currumbin Sanctuary see's opportunity in extension of the zoos and aquarium program

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary GM, Michael Kelly, welcomed Federal Members and Ministers as to show support for their national $1.2 billion tourism package and extension of the zoos and aquarium program by six months.

🏆 Two southern GC clubs and proud SGC Members take home gold! 🏆

Following a tough year, two SGC members have stood out as leading examples of how to adapt, change and push-on. Now Clubs Queensland have recognised them for their efforts and named them Clubs of the Year.

⚠️ HEAVY RAIN & FLOOD WARNINGS

With heavy rain happening around the Gold Coast the chamber wishes update its members on current warnings and necessary information.

2021 Gold Coast Careers Festival

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.

Nominations for the 2021 Queensland Training Awards EXTENDED

Nominations for the 2021 Queensland Training Awards have been extended by one week, now closing midnight Sunday 28 March 2021.

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Fast-track construction of the light rail’s Burleigh Heads-to-the-southern border extension

Mayor Tom Tate used the recent SGC Chamber event to announce he wants to build the light rail to the airport as fast as possible.

10 Southern GC Women who #ChooseToChallenge

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.

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERTS 🚧

Check out the latest news on all things road works, local council investment and planning. Keep up to date with what happening in the local area and plan ahead for your small business.

Division 14 Councillor Newsletter - March 2021

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital unveils new extension

More than $300,000 has been spent extending the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, after a record-breaking number of admissions last year.

Currumbin RSL ANZAC Day 2021 Update

As you may have heard with the recent announcements that attendance restrictions and additional requirements will be minimised based on the current environment for ANZAC Day 2021.

Queensland Government launches new check-in app for hospitality sector to stay COVIDSafe

The Queensland Government has released a new, free, check-in app making it much easier for the state’s hospitality businesses and their customers to stay COVIDSafe.

Member Spotlight: Black Diamond Modular Buildings

Black Diamond Australia is a leading provider of modular buildings, both in Australia and around the world.

Chamber member starts first of it's kind Rotary club

Rotary International District Governor, Andy Rajapakse, and Founder Club President, Zac Revere, are proud to commence a new styled action-oriented Rotary Club to be formed in Australia to focus on saving the iconic “Koala”.

HOSPITAL OPEN DAY! 🐨

On Saturday 27 February 2021, you will be personally escorted around the Hospital to learn about the medical care each animal receives. There will also be wildlife veterinary demonstrations, face painting, food stalls, giveaways and more!

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