Southern Gold Coast
Events

Our First meeting in 2016, will be our AGM on 4 February at the Currumbin RSL. This will also include a presentation by Soldier On.

Join us for the first networking breakfast of 2015 and discover all you wanted to know about the Proposed Gold Coast Integrated Resort & Cruise Ship Terminal direct from ASF Consortium.

The AGM meeting will as usual be in two parts with a short presentation this year from the Currumbin RSL about their extensive plans for events both on Anzac Day itself and around the 100th Anzac Commemoration. This year will see many activities and opportunities for everyone to remember all of our Anzac history over the last 100 years. This presentation will be given prior to our main business being the AGM.

April Networking Breakfast & RSL 100th Anzac Day presentation.

How to use Social Media for Business (speaker Chris Hogan from ME Media).

Bonus Speaker –Two speakers now confirmed for This week’s breakfast! We hope you can join us for our June breakfast with speakers, Senior Sergeant Chris Ahearn, Officer in Charge of the Palm Beach Police Station, and Senior Constable Rob Finlay from Pol-Air.

On Thursday 2 July we are welcoming the Gold Coast Airport to our breakfast. They will be presenting on Airport Developments – Including the Proposed Instrument Landing System (ILS).

We are pleased to have The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Federal Member for McPherson and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry & Science, as our guest speaker on 6th August 2015.

Instead of our September breakfast, we've decided on an after hours get-together, similar to last year's very successful event here – a perfect, informal networking opportunity.

Come to see this Master Plan revealed and have it explained in detail by the Planning Consultants and Council.
Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to ask any questions and HAVE YOUR SAY!

Special guest speaker: Mark Peters - Chief Executive Officer Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation.

Our First meeting in 2016, will be our AGM on 4 February at the Currumbin RSL. This will also include a presentation by Soldier On.

Following on the success of our 2 events last year, instead of the March breakfast we are holding another after hours event - a perfect, informal networking opportunity.

The April 2016 breakfast is a combined event between the Creek to Creek Chamber and the Southern Gold Coast Chamber.

This month we are invited to join the Southern Gold Coast chamber’s breakfast to meet Karen Andrews MP Assistant Minister of Science and Federal Member for McPherson. This event will replace our normal breakfast in the first week of May. The breakfast will be at the iconic Coolangatta Surf Club on Tuesday 17 May 2016 at 7.00 am. We look forward to seeing you there as our Chambers move closer together. Bookings essential.

Antonio Tolo from Queensland Airports Limited will be presenting on Project LIFT (Lets Invest for Tomorrow), a $300 million terminal expansion and redevelopment in the southern portion of the airport.

Join us at one of our favourite locations for an informal get together to celebrate the merger of the The Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce Inc. and Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc. to form the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc.

We welcome guest speaker Helen Moore General Manager Finance and Business Services for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), to give us an update on progress and opportunities for local business in this massive event for the city.

We welcome guest speaker Helen Moore General Manager Finance and Business Services for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC), to give us an update on progress and opportunities for local business in this massive event for the city.

The rights and responsibilities of businesses in the QLD Marketplace

The rights and responsibilities of businesses in the QLD Marketplace

Join the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce for our Inaugural Annual Dinner, which will be held at the Currumbin RSL on Thursday 1st December

Join us for an evening of networking together with Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce, Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce, Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce and Southport Chamber of Commerce at Stingray QT.

Mayor Tom Tate will be our first speaker of 2017 on 2nd February. Mayor Tate has now been the Gold Coast Mayor since 2012 following his re-election last March and we are fortunate to have him take time out of his ever busier schedule to address the chamber.

Mayor Tom Tate will be our first speaker of 2017 on 2nd February. Mayor Tate has now been the Gold Coast Mayor since 2012 following his re-election last March and we are fortunate to have him take time out of his ever busier schedule to address the chamber.

Mayor Tom Tate will be our first speaker of 2017 on 2nd February. Mayor Tate has now been the Gold Coast Mayor since 2012 following his re-election last March and we are fortunate to have him take time out of his ever busier schedule to address the chamber.

Join us for a Joint breakfast with the SGC Chamber and Currumbin RSL to learn about how these two groups working in our community are planning their year ahead and to learn something more about the depth of work the Currumbin RSL puts into this community.

Jann Stuckey and her family moved to Currumbin Waters from Adelaide 30 years ago and she has lived in the electorate ever since. Together with husband Richard, Jann operated a small business for many years and understands the difficulties faced on a daily basis, especially when it comes to red tape.

Councillor Gail O’Neill was elected Councillor for Division 14 in March 2016. Her division includes parts of Elanora and Tallebudgera and the suburbs of Tallebudgera Valley, Currumbin Valley, Currumbin Waters, Currumbin, Tugun Heights, Tugun, Bilinga, Kirra, Rainbow Bay and Coolangatta.

Kerry brings to this key role 27 years of public sector experience, having worked across multiple Queensland Government agencies with more than a decade in senior leadership roles. She started her career in the public service as an architectural cadet after studying for a Bachelor in Architecture, graduating with Honours.

Karen Andrews brings her extensive experience in engineering, industrial relations and running her own business to her roles as Federal Member for McPherson and Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills.

In April 2018 the Southern Gold Coast will host the Athletics (Race Walk), Cycling (Time Trial), Cycling (Road Race) and Volleyball events as part of Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, which will affect your business and the way you operate.

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc AGM will be held on Thursday 7 September at the Currumbin RSL commencing at 6.45 am for 7.00 am.

Join us in the heart of Coolangatta for an informal get together at our latest “Business After Hours” event. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow Chamber Members, meet new people and to network.

Please join us for what is sure to be a very informative and important conversation regarding Commonwealth Games Security measures and what this means for local business operators.

Join the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Dinner, which will be held at the Currumbin RSL on Friday 15th December 2017

Challenges facing the Gold Coast post the Commonwealth Games and how the Gold Coast Bulletin & Chamber can work better together.

We are thrilled to have Kate Jones, the Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and the Commonwealth Games in the Queensland Government, as our main speaker on March15.

Join us in the heart of Coolangatta to unwind after the Games at first “Business After Hours” event for 2018.

We are happy that Mayor Tate has taken time out of his busy schedule to address the Chamber during our June 2018 Breakfast meeting.

Join us again at the iconic Currumbin Vikings Surf Club for an informal get together at our latest “Business After Hours” event. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow Chamber Members and to make new contacts at one of the Gold Coasts most spectacular locations.

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce Inc AGM will be held on Thursday 9th August at the Currumbin RSL commencing at 6.45 am for 7.00 am.

We are fortunate to be able to bring to you a breakfast where you will updated on the progress of the Coolangatta/Kirra Core Business Masterplan project by Patrick Duigan, a City Place Making Officer from the City of Gold Coast.

A sumptuous buffet style breakfast will be prepared by the Hospitality Faculty & Students, so please join us for what
promises to be a very informative morning as Chris outlines his vision for how businesses and schools can work together
to make a better community.

Thank you for your interest, however due to circumstances beyond our control our guest speaker is unavailable to attend, so this event has been postponed until a new date to be decide in the new year.

Join the SGC Chamber of Commerce to unwind, relax & celebrate 2018. Fantastic music provided by well-known & sought after local entertainers Mark Watson & Emma Lancaster.

Delivering for Small Business – a summary of how the Coalition backs local businesses.

Join us at the Kirra Beach Hotel for an informal get together at our latest “Business After Hours” event. Meet your fellow Chamber Members and make new contacts at one of the Southern Gold Coasts iconic locations.