Enrol Now for Fee-Free TAFE in 2023 on the Gold Coast

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 100 Year Gala

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.

CCIQ ecoBiz Webinar: Understanding your Carbon Snapshot with ecoBiz

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

Spread the word - 2023 Queensland Training Awards now open!

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

CCIQ Webinar: Understanding New Family & Domestic Violence Paid Leave Entitlements

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.

SER Connections Newsletter - January 2023

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.

CCIQ Pulse Survey

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

TAFE Queensland Launch the Australian Virtual Business College

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.

Message from the Minister

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

Update from the Queensland Small Business Commissioner - November 2022

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.

Special Announcement | 12 Plays of Christmas Campaign

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!

Business Basics Grants Program Round 4

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.

Small Business Connect: November 2022

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.

Youth Music Venture Takes Top Awards

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

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary wins Business Excellence Award!

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, Opening Special

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

South East Region Connections Newsletter: November Edition

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.

CCIQ IR Alert - IR Reform Bill - 18 November 2022

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

Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 (Tugun to Coolangatta)

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.

CCIQ IR Alert - IR Reforms - December

Welcome to the December edition of CCIQ's IR Alert

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

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

Small Business Connect: October Wrap Up

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.

Small Business Connect - Indigenous Business Month Edition

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.

CCIQ IR Alert - IR Reforms - 1 November 2022

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

Watch CCIQ's chamber webinar: Mental Health and Wellbeing

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

Study in March: $5,000 scholarships in Lismore

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

Business Basics Grants

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.

Your Checklist for Purchasing Solar

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 is out now | Access your copy to see the findings and resources

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.

Queensland’s Best Major Tourist attraction 2022

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

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