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Griffith University is seeking your help in understanding the impacts businesses faced during the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. This knowledge will assist with designing future strategies and agendas aimed at supporting businesses in the city.

For the past seven years, the City has kept rate increases to record lows. Gold Coasters now have the chance to shape the City's $1.5 billion budget.

International property and infrastructure group Lendlease has been appointed to deliver Gold Coast Airport’s southern terminal expansion – the next phase of the $370 million airport redevelopment, Project LIFT.

Currumbin RSL celebrated the 15th birthday of its entertainment hub, Soundlounge in February.

For the first time in Australia, through a partnership with Magic Light Pictures, The Gruffalo will come to life at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary via The Gruffalo Trail experience and a new augmented reality app.

Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.

News Xtend outlines how to start advertising on Facebook. Read on to learn more.

Work has started on a $50 million Rydges-branded hotel at Gold Coast Airport, which is a milestone in the development and activation of the precinct.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has announced a new suite of Community Courses, endeavouring to provide wildlife skills to community members.

Read up on the latest works and events happening on the Southern Gold Coast from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill.

We're welcoming in the new year with a brand new website packed full of updated and new features. We have worked closely with our community partner Inology to create an exceptional online experience for everyone. Continue reading for an overview of the new website.

The City is preparing a place based master plan for the Coolangatta and Kirra business centres that will improve public spaces and enhance the lifestyle within the area.

The Small Business Entrepreneur Grants Program is now open for applications. The Grants help new small businesses to get off to a better start with access to planning, coaching and training.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary was recently awarded excellence in bilateral trade with Hong Kong by the Hong Kong-Australia Business Association Limited (HKABA) Queensland Chapter.

The way has been cleared for work to start on the $50 million Rydges-branded hotel at the Gold Coast Airport precinct after the Federal Government approved the iconic project.

Do you know a digital champion? Someone who helps others learn and adapt to new digital technology.

The Queensland Government is calling for nominations to be a part of Queensland Community Digital Champions program.

To celebrate the 15th birthday of Tugun Community Bank(r) Branch, we are giving away up to $15,000 in Community Project Funding. Expressions of interest are now open to all community groups/clubs and organisations for project funding which has a broader benefit to the community of Tugun and surrounding areas or directly to the organisation.

NORTH KIRRA BEACH 25 MARCH – 2 APRIL

The Aussies is not simply Australia’s largest annual sporting competition. It’s a whole lot more. From swimming to skis, from boards to boats, everything they do, every event in which they compete is there for a single purpose, to save lives on the beach. With over 7,000 competitors from 313 Clubs competing in 451 events over nine action packed days – it’s an event not to be missed! Its where Surf Life Savers come together and test what they do best.

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce has had a long standing relationship with the local high schools during Australian Business Week. ABW is a project where year 9 pupils take a week out of school lessons to run their own company.

The Creek to Creek and Southern Gold Coast chambers are considering a merger between the two Chambers. A small group from each Executive Committee have been meeting regularly and we are close to calling for EGM’s to occur to move us to the next phase.

Our next meeting is hosted by The Central Chamber, who are facilitating a Meet the Candidates for Breakfast on 14 June at the Palmer Colonial Gold Course.

The most recent Chamber meeting was the breakfast on Thursday 2 June at the RSL. The June meeting was a joint event hosted by the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. The Gold Coast Airport recently announced Project Lift and is also currently master-planning for the next 20 years.

On 17 May the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce members were invited to a joint breakfast hosted by the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce at the Coolangatta Surf Club, where Karen Andrews MP, Assistant Minister for Science and the Federal Member for McPherson was guest of honour.

On 7 April we held our April breakfast at Currumbin RSL. The event was a joint breakfast with the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. Following the Council Elections it seemed fitting that we welcome our new Division 14 Councillor to talk to us all about her vision for the Division.

During the 2016 Local Council election process each candidate for the two local Divisions, 13 and 14, and the Mayoral candidates, were offered the opportunity to put their platform for election into 500 words for posting on our website. Sadly some didn’t respond and perhaps that was a measure of their hopes of being elected.

The AGM was held in February.

As the election approaches who will represent your views and needs and best articulate what you want to see happen to our community for the next four year?

It’s time to have your say on the future extension of light rail for the southern Gold Coast.

Connecting Southern Gold Coast (CSGC) is calling for local small business owners to join a subsidised business workshop training program to enhance their business skills, commencing in November.

Several of the city’s Chambers of Commerce have come out in support of the installation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Gold Coast Airport.

Representing the business community in regions under the proposed ILS flight path, the Southern Gold Coast, Creek to Creek and Gold Coast Central Chambers of Commerce have written letters to the Airport supporting the installation of an ILS.

On Friday May 8th a number of the Creek to Creek Committee members were invited to join a group of other interested parties to discuss and workshop the concepts being considered for the development of the Palm Beach commercial zone. Ian Grace and Chris Ward joined Hilary Jacobs at this important developmental meeting.

Early in May, our new President, Hilary Jacobs and re-elected Vice President, Chris Ward, took time out to meet with Mayor Tom Tate at his offices in Southport. The meeting was a great success with the new President introducing herself and acquainting the Mayor with the issues which the Chamber sees as vital to the growth of the Creek to Creek catchment.

Recently a programme for Skilling Queenslanders was announced by the Premier. The aim to help long term unemployed and younger people to find a path to meaningful work.

Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd and Airservices Australia are seeking feedback on the proposal to install an instrument landing system (ILS) at the airport.

Our long time Creek To Creek Chamber President Darren Mackintosh stood aside at the recent AGM following 10 years of sterling service to the Chamber and the local business community. In recognition of his dedication to the Chamber he was awarded a Life Time Membership.

Anne Stovin is the CEO of the Currumbin RSL. Anne is yet again orchestrating what is always a major event for the RSL, The Anzacs Day Dawn Service at Elephant Rock.

The main event of the April breakfast was an opportunity for our members and guests to suggest how the Chamber can improve and the issues which the Chamber should champion on behalf of the local community.

Our last breakfast highlighted that the links between heavy rail, light rail and the Airport were important to our Chamber.

As part of the Chamber continuing to strive to provide better services we have now adjusted our online booking service for events.

Winner of Survey Competition

On the 25 March, Council endorsed the Palm Beach Shoreline Project (PBSP) moving into the next stage of the project – detailed design.

This means that the concept chosen as the best solution for Palm Beach will now be modelled physically and further numerically to test the assumptions and findings made during concept design.

There are over 2 million small businesses in Australia, employing over 7 million people. That’s over 60% of our workforce. Yet, for too many years, small business here has been overtaxed, over regulated and overlooked by government.

The Palm Beach Shoreline Project feasibility study has reviewed research data and reports about coastal management and the Palm Beach environment to assess the feasibility of coastal management schemes. 18 management options were identified. These were assessed and the following seven schemes were shortlisted for further assessment.

Council has developed the Draft Ocean Beaches Strategy 2013-23 which outlines the preferred approach to managing the city's 52 kilometres of ocean beaches. This strategy will guide how we protect, enhance and fund the management of our iconic beaches over the next 10 years.

Held at 7am on 7th March 2013 at the Currumbin RSL, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin.

Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2012.

This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act . The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

The iAwards program is Australia’s premier technology awards program. It boasts the most comprehensive array of awards which recognise the achievements and contributions that ICT makes across all facets of the Australian economy.

We are seeking business mentors for the 2013 Australian Business Week Program at Elanora State High School.

Surf World Gold Coast offers Southern Gold Coasters FREE entry on weekends from Australia Day January 26th to February 17th 2013.

Member for Currumbin and Minister for Small Business, Hon Jann Stuckey MP and Member for Burleigh, Michael Hart MP are challenging residents to participate in the 100% Local Christmas Challenge.

Since the announcement of the Cruise Ship Terminal proposal for the Southern Gold Coast was announced, we have received many comments via email and verbally as to business support or lack of support for the idea.

You may recall, that we also took a vote for the proposal in the presence of about 24 members a few months ago, and there was a large majority against the concept.

It is only a matter of time before the media, government and others, will ask our Chamber for our stance on this issue.

Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce President Darren Mackintosh has congratulated the Chamber’s first ever Life Members at the 2012 annual awards night.

“The Creek to Creek Chamber (C2C) is pleased to announce its inaugural Life Members, the Honourable Jann Stuckey MP and Roger Campbell,” Mr Mackintosh said.

Thank you once again for your support and sponsorships at this year's Chamber of Commerce Business Awards our 7th Annual Awards.

We are pleased to advise that this year was the most successful in the seven years since the awards commenced. Thank you also to the Southern GC Chamber for sharing the night with us.

The National Network of the School Business Community Partnership Broker Program, a federally funded program around Youth Attainment and Transition, is looking to pilot “Work Inspiration” in Queensland and would like to invite the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce members to participate.

Would you like more information on making your business mine ready? Does your business correctly provide products or services to the mining and resources sector? Would you like to provide products, services or labour to the mining and resources sector?

Currumbin RSL is conducting a survey about our Anzac Day Dawn Service and your response would be greatly appreciated as we always strive to make the event better.

By simply filling in the survey, you go into the draw to win one of five $100 Currumbin RSL Club cards to be used on your next visit.

The Currumbin RSL would like to work in tandem with local businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships. Based on that we would like to offer selected businesses a FREE corporate membership to the Currumbin RSL in return for an exclusive discount or special offer. The FREE corporate membership would give your business access to a wide variety of discounts and free offerings..

A new website, "Product of Gold Coast", has been launched to help promote local Gold Coast businesses.

The 2011 Creek to Creek Business Chamber Awards Night was a huge success. This awards night recognises the achievements of local businesses of the southern Gold Coast. From start to finish the awards celebrating southern Gold Coast business success were a treat for all concerned.

Gold Coast locals to converge on fundraising beach walk and create a giant heart formation to send a visual message of support to those affected by the QLD floods.

The Palm Beach business community has their say as The Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce put forward a request to Australia Post to halt plans for immediate closure of Post Office and boxes.

Creek to Creek have created a new Twitter account so members can find out news on events and chamber happenings. Follow us today and get the latest Chamber tweets at http://twitter.com/creektocreek

Trailblazers and top performers in the Gold Coast business community were recognized and celebrated last night at the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce

2010 Business Awards.

The Palm Beach Youth Music Venture (PBYMV) will reveal sweet musical talents in their first public performance at the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Awards, tonight Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Currumbin RSL.

The Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Awards is fast approaching, and here are the outstanding local businesses, youth achievers and not-for-profits announced as finalists.

The Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce has a brand new LinkedIn group - join us online to discuss local topics, find out about the latest Chamber news, events and more.

The full outline of the Chamber survey results and suggestions for the Palm Beach LAP

In a pro-active move to represent local business and community interests, The Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce presented ideas for the Local Area Plan (LAP) to Gold Coast Mayor, Ron Clarke, at the latest Chamber meeting (May 6) at the Tarrabora Room, Palm Beach Parklands.

For those who missed our AGM the new Chamber Committee is as follows:

The weekend Gold Coast Bulletin (Saturday March 6) featured an interview with Chamber President Darren Mackintosh about the recent sidelining of the proposed rail extension into the Southern Gold Coast

Members are encouraged to submit their nominations for a new Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce management committee before 5pm Friday Feb 26, 2010

The results from our Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach Business survey have been tabulated and are now online for you to view! The findings will allow us to compile suggestions for a local area plan to present to council in the New Year

The Creek to Creek Chamber Christmas Party photos have been loaded onto the site, along with photos from our recent Industrial Relations breakfast.

Eight outstanding Gold Coast business and non-profit entities were crowned as official local standouts at the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business Awards.

The crème of southern Gold Coast businesses have been announced as Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce unveils finalists for the 2009 Business Awards.

What crisis? Southern Gold Coast business achievements to be celebrated in style at the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business Awards.

The Queensland Treasurer The Honourable Andrew Fraser MP has delivered a keynote speech at the April meeting of the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce on the Southern Gold Coast.

The Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new management committee for 2009.

The Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce has become the first chamber of commerce on the Gold Coast to have a Facebook page.