How was your business directly or indirectly impacted during the recent Queensland floods?
CCIQ want to understand how your business was directly or indirectly impacted from the recent natural disaster in Queensland.
Southern GC backs Light Rail Stage 4
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
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.
2022 Australian Police Bowls Carnival at Coolangatta
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.
Update from Laura Gerber MP, State Member for Currumbin
Laura provides an update on grants that have become available along with an update on what has been happening in the electorate.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary wins Silver at 2021 Australian Tourism Awards!
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.
Discount offer for new headshots
Is it time for some fresh new images? The team from Fotoforce are offering a 10% discount for Chamber members.
Presentations from March 2022 breakfast
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.
Disaster recovery funding now open
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.
Natural disaster support for businesses
A range of support and information is available for businesses impacted by the recent rainfall and floods.
South East Queensland Natural Disaster Business Survey
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.
Property Council of Australia - Advocacy Alert
Updated flood information for QLD based Property Council Members (at 1 March 2022)
Destination Gold Coast - Tourism Matters - 28 February 2022
A message of support and business resources.
Kickstart Graduate Program - Applications Closing 11 March 2022
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.
Small Business Connect - February 2022 edition
Updates from the Queensland Government's Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
Beachfront dining never looked so good
A radical new beachfront dining destination has opened on the Gold Coast marking a significant evolution for an iconic Kirra beachfront site.
Help celebrate the heroes in our community
City of Gold Coast wishes to recognise those people that are changing lives and our community for the better.
Helping businesses stand out through creative tendering
Join a free webinar on how to improve your chances of tendering success.
Queensland business confidence crash as reopening boost falls flat
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.
Opening to the world with a $200 million aviation attraction package
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.
Impressive line up to kick off a series of events for the year
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.
Mental Health Coaching program
NewAccess, developed by Beyond Blue, is a free and confidential mental health coaching program for small business owners and sole traders.
2022 Queensland Training Awards now open
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Queensland Training Awards – celebrating excellence in training and the transformative power of skills.
Queensland business is everyone's business
Now is the time for Queensland consumers and businesses to be depending on their communities and local supply chains for goods, services, stock and resources.
Small Business Connect - January 2022 edition
Updates from the Queensland Government's Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.
Something ROARsome has arrived at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s new experience, Extinction Trail, has been 100 million years in the making! A permanent, immersive outdoor adventure, Extinction Trail’s special effects and lifelike models will transport you to a time when dinosaurs and megafauna ruled the earth!
Managing COVID-19 in workplaces
Understanding COVID-19 close contact rules for workplaces and critically essential workers
How has your business recovered from the Covid-19 economic crisis?
CCIQ's December 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.
Gold Coast City Business Feedback - Coolangatta/Kirra precinct
The City Economy team at the City of the Gold Coast would like your feedback around recent business trading conditions in the Coolangatta – Kirra precinct.
New Year - New Me (Brand)
The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce has launched into the New Year with a new look, new name and even a new website.