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To celebrate 20 years of SWELL, for the first time ever they are offering exclusive experiences, beachside, at SWELL SCULPTURE FESTIVAL.

The Connections updates is designed to provide stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to our region.

These grants offer $5000 to eligible new or emerging businesses to improve their operations, such as upgrading websites, improving skills or adopting best practice.

CCIQ's March 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.

The Gold Coast Film Festival will be holding free ‘Cooly Beachside Cinema’ over 2 nights in Queen Elizabeth Park (next to Cooly Surf Club).

Laura provides an update on what's been happening in politics along with an update on what has been happening in the electorate.

Join some networking with a twist, where you’ll meet other local small businesses, Karen Andrews Minister for Home Affairs / Federal Member for McPherson and, Laura Gerber MP Currumbin, in a fast-paced and structured networking setting.

Join 3 industry experts who will be giving businesses the tools, resources and confidence to elevate your business.

CCIQ want to understand how your business was directly or indirectly impacted from the recent natural disaster in Queensland.

Independent market research has revealed 63 per cent of residents surveyed support the proposed Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 down the Gold Coast Highway.

Legends of Surf 72 exhibition takes you on a wave of nostalgia following a phenomenal year of surfing events in 1972, celebrating the 50th anniversary of surfing and a celebration of the legendary 1972 Australian Team.

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.

Laura provides an update on grants that have become available along with an update on what has been happening in the electorate.

After taking out the Queensland Award last year, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has walked away with silver in the best Major Tourism Attraction in the country at the 2021 Australian Tourism Awards.

Is it time for some fresh new images? The team from Fotoforce are offering a 10% discount for Chamber members.

Two fantastic presentation were delivered by both the Gold Coast Airport and the City of Gold Coast. If you missed it or want to find out more, we have uploaded these for you.

Small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations in the defined disaster areas who were directly impacted by the recent South East Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, 22 February - 7 March 2022 may now apply for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants.

A range of support and information is available for businesses impacted by the recent rainfall and floods.

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training would like to connect with business owners impacted by recent rainfall and flooding to identify what help they need during this challenging time. It is important we can support them to recover and get back on track quickly.

Updated flood information for QLD based Property Council Members (at 1 March 2022)

A message of support and business resources.

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.

Updates from the Queensland Government's Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

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

City of Gold Coast wishes to recognise those people that are changing lives and our community for the better.

Join a free webinar on how to improve your chances of tendering success.

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.

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.

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.

NewAccess, developed by Beyond Blue, is a free and confidential mental health coaching program for small business owners and sole traders.