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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 - July 2021

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

Eased restrictions, COVID Safe Industry Plans removed and new checklist for events

More businesses must use the Check In Qld app, including supermarkets, beauty and personal care services, leisure and recreation facilities including gyms, campsites, caravan parks, aquariums and zoos, public facing government services, higher education institutions, adult entertainment venues, hotels and other short-term residential businesses.

2021-22 State Budget

We're keen to hear from you about your reaction to the release of the State Budget announcement. Take a quick survey so we can continue to advocate for the issues that matter to you.

Fotoforce promo

Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce members are able to receive 10% off headshots through member business - Fotoforce Photography.

Business Accelerator Workshops

LVL Up Consulting, have two new business accelerator workshops that they are bringing to the Gold Coast business owners from July.

Gold Coast Holiday Dollars launch

The Palaszczuk Government will deliver 30,000 tourism vouchers to entice visitors to head to the Gold Coast as part of the next stage of Queensland’s successful Holiday Dollars program.

BUSY Ability invites you to the Launch of Employ-Ability 100 - Inclusion at Work

Did you know 1 in 5 people experience a disability in their lifetime, yet they are 30% less likely to be employed in work?

Member Spotlight: Lee's Environmental

They're proud to be an Australian owned and operated family business supplying liquid waste services since 1980. But there is something even more impressive about this new member.

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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.

Best of Qld Experiences results released

The It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar is enjoying one of its busiest months of the year, with around 30 events across May set to bring visitors to destinations all around the state to experience our events.

Origins of Success Luncheon

Tweed Seagulls RLFC has the pleasure of inviting the community together to join us for lunch which is to be held on Friday the 11th of June 12:30PM – 2:30PM.

SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM IS DRAWN NEXT WEEK!

Want solar for your house AND the ability to support local Young Veterans for potentially only $5?

NOMINATIONS OPEN - 2021 Australian Training Awards

It's time to highlight the hard work of our students, apprentices and trainees, as well as their teachers, trainers and employers.

Division 14 Councillor Newsletter - June 2021

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

2021 Safe city survey

City of Gold Coast is seeking our community’s views on safety from 27 April to 17 May, with participants getting the chance to win one of 5 x $250 Eftpos vouchers.

Tourism showing signs of recovery

We have seen green shoots of recovery for Gold Coast’s tourism sector in the second quarter of 2021. The federal governments half-price flight program is proving to be very popular with hundreds of thousands choosing to holiday here over winter.

OneStepFurther are Here To Help!

Let the team assist you by filling the gap between JobKeeper and or check out the wage subsidies of up to 50%.

Member Spotlight: Burleigh Heads Dry Cleaners & Laundry

Having been a part of the Burleigh community since 1947, this business has remained within the family since 1999. A rarity in today's modern and fast-paced world.

MEMBERS 30 SECOND 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.

Review of Qld’s industrial relations laws

Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a review of the state’s industrial relations laws, saying every worker should be safe from sexual harassment and bullying.

REMINDER: You MUST implement the Qld App for all hospitality based businesses

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

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.

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