Reform of the training sector: $7 billion injection
The Morrison Government’s skills reform agenda has committed almost $7 billion this financial year to Australia’s vocational education and training sector.
2020/21 Federal Budget Breakdown
Here's what you need to know about tax cuts, JobMaker and the deficit.
🚧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.
Online Grant Writing Information Session
Local groups are invited to develop their grant writing skills and find out how to apply for sources of funding.
Wildlife Recovery Raffle
2019 was one of the toughest years yet for wildlife, and the busiest on record for the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. To raise much needed funds to support the hospital, a raffle is being held with some amazing prizes!
Community Group Mentoring Opportunity
The City of Gold Coast recognises the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our community. To support our not-for-profit groups, the City is offering a Community Group Mentoring Program.
SCU Campaigns to Help Build Skills Post-Covid-19
You're invited to attend an exciting webinar with the founder and director of VIVO, Salman Nouri.
Member Spotlight: Worthview Marketing
Helping businesses to build or enhance their brand and digital presence through what has quickly become a broad range of reliable marketing activities.
Member Spotlight: First Class Accounts – Palm Beach
With a motto like “more than bookkeepers”, this local business can help you identify and apply for grants in order to ease your burdens during tough times.
Chamber President calls for common sense
Having only been reappointed as President in early September, Hilary Jacobs has hit the ground running as she calls on local candidates to 'fess up' on their stance regarding restrictions.
🚧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.
JobKeeper 2.0
The JobKeeper Extension has now begun. We have a brief overview of the extension below for you.
Lease assistance extended
Framework to uphold rental relief for business and for tenants and landlords to negotiate reduced rent payments/settle disputes is now running until 31 December 2020.
Beer Is Back - Restrictions ease
With the long weekend set to bring locals out to market, SLSC's, pubs, bars and restaurants are welcoming the good news, you can stand and have a beer.
Take Care: The message from the south
Cr Gail O'Neill has teamed with Theory to create a lasting reminder of the COVID-19 crisis and to celebrate how the Southern Gold Coast and border communities have pulled together to navigate the pandemic.
CCIQ Gold Coast Pulse Survey is now open!
The CCIQ Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce Pulse survey is now open and we need YOUR voice.
New coffee table book showcases 'Our Border Region'
Local Gold Coast publisher Headline Publishing has produced a 75-page book on the best of the Southern Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales.
City of Gold Coast supports local businesses through eMarketplace
Council officers provided an update on the City of Gold Coast's newest initiative at the recent Chamber of Commerce breakfast. eMarketplace is making it easier to do business with the City.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary staff member releases children's book
A new children’s book authored by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s Koala Specialist and Mammal Supervisor Sarah Eccleston is helping to raise the next generation of Koala conservationists.
Member Spotlight: Evolve Chiropractic GC
To evolve is a peaceful, harmonious transition to a new state of being. The team at Evolve Chiropractic GC want to help you not just feel better, but to be truly different.
Member Spotlight: Greenmount Beach Surf Club
Located at the beautiful and picturesque Greenmount Beach. The Greenmount Beach Surf Club offers a forward-thinking business model with a pragmatic team who are ready to tackle every challenge.
2019/20 in review: snapshot of the Chamber's AGM
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
SWELL Sculpture Festival: Brings the beach to life
The spellbinding beauty of our Currumbin shoreline was the perfect setting to showcase creativity and delight visitors from across the city.
Air NZ boss bursts travel bubble idea
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".
Pandemics strange affect on shopping market shelves
As the pandemic continues to curb the nation's lifestyles, surprise items are selling out, while other 'essentials' are languishing on the shelves.
DSDTI Stakeholder Update - COVID-19 | September 2020
The Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation recognises the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to severely impact Queensland industries and businesses.
Pacific Motorway (M1) Varsity Lakes to Tugun upgrade
Notification #10 - Project update and upcoming construction activities
Online Grant Writing Information Session
Local groups are invited to develop their grant writing skills and find out
how to apply for sources of funding.
‘Ocean Fiesta’ is making waves at Palm Beach Surf Club
Palm Beach Surf Club doubles down on its commitment to sustainability with ‘Ocean Fiesta’, an epic celebration of all things ocean and marine life running until the end of October 2020.
Member Spotlight: ANZ Mobile Lending GC South & Tweed Coast
Need help with your Home and Business Loans? see this dedicated local team who bring the bank to you!