Currumbin RSL: Reopening
The Currumbin RSL has officially reopened its doors. Their first guests were lucky enough to experience the newly renovated bar and dining areas.
Queensland Government Investing into Tourism
$5 million to 15 Queensland airports to secure new domestic flights & $11 million to support Gold Coast tourism icons to continue to pay workers through the COVID-19 pandemic. See more here.
Cucina Vivo and Kiyomi restaurants reopening after coronavirus shutdown
Restaurants at a major Gold Coast venue are opening again after being forced to close due to coronavirus restrictions.
Queensland Border Update: Tom Tate calls for re-opening
Gold Coast businesses still waiting on border relief and Mayor Tom Tate has joined them
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Re-Openning
After the longest extended closure in its 72-year history, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will be reopening its doors to the public and is excited to welcome you back.
‘Local As Qld’ tourism initiative: how you can benefit
A central campaign will flow into over 30 local chambers spread across the state, empowering each area to represent and speak on behalf of their local & small businesses, unveiling the hidden gems that seldom few ever find.
BlueOcean Web Hosting: supporting you in a digital world
A fully online business offering micro, small and medium sized businesses the opportunity of a secure and simple online presence. They Speak your language and keep your business online.
Streamline For Success: Offers this advice for you
Running an efficient operation is more pressing now than ever before. At Streamline For Success, we partner with small businesses to help them automate, scale and grow.
NEW Small Business Commissioner: Maree Adshead
Queensland’s Small Business Champion, Maree Adshead has been announced as the Queensland Small Business Commissioner, to help small business recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crowley Calvert & Holmes Pty Ltd: Getting EOFY ready
Gold Member, Crowley Calvert & Holmes Pty Ltd, advice for the coming EOFY.
There’s still time to nominate for the 2020 Queensland Training Awards
Nominate Today!
Submissions have now been extended until the end of the month.
NEW Industry specific advice
Check out your Southern Gold Coast, industry-specific, latest public health direction.
2020 Tax Appeal: Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
The Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation is calling for your support in their 2020 Tax Appeal.
Road to Recovery Southern Gold Coast Mini-Series
As we all start moving into the Post-COVID 19 recovery phase the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce will be leading the discussion about how recovery and growth can be achieved.
Southside Legal Gold Coast Lawyers: Soldiers Onward
Not burdened by big firm bureaucracy, Southside Legal is able to swiftly put into process the necessary action to achieve results. Down to earth advice is always provided as soon as possible.
Rydges Gold Coast Airport: COVID-19 won't stop this $50 million investment
Opening in 2020, the four-star hotel touts 192 rooms, sweeping views over Kirra beach and a few more surprises to come. Rydges Gold Coast is prepared to surprise once COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Tourism can start the road to recovery
The tourism industry has welcomed the weekend's announcements by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk about the next stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions for the state.
Small Business Grant: CLOSED
Did you miss out? You're not alone. SGC Chamber President Hilary Jacobs stands up for small business and explains the $100 million scheme was simply not enough.
Tourism Restart Taskforce
To help guide a more certain timetable for tourism restart, and with input from the ACCI Tourism Policy Committee, the Tourism Restart Taskforce has proposed a timetable for tourism restart.
Iconic Sanctuary Markets to open on the first friday of winter
On Friday 5th June, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes back the locals with the return of the iconic Sanctuary markets.
Time to rethink with Southern Cross University
There's never been a better time to reset with a flexible Southern Cross University degree.
St. Helens Bar & Kitchen: Almost ready to welcome you back
While Chef Jess tinkers with the menu and Front of House Manager Brendan sets the tables, locals wait patiently for a chance to get back into everyone's favourite bar & grill.
SGC President takes a stand on QLD border
As the call to open Queensland’s borders amplifies, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) and SGC President Hilary Jacobs calls to open travel to support local businesses.
Gold Coast March PULSE Survey results are in and it’s not pretty
The latest Suncorp Pulse Survey for the March Quarter shows that business confidence and conditions for Queensland and on the Gold Coast are now at their lowest levels ever recorded with the worst not yet being realised.
Compliance made easy
If you are looking to re-open your doors, here is a simple break down of what's required to be compliant with all Queensland Government regulations.
NEW Small Business COVID-19 Grant
The Palaszczuk Queensland Government has announced $100 million in grants and training.
Adapting to improve your deliveries through COVID-19
Australia Post is working hard to move more parcels for you and your customers during these challenging times. We’re currently processing over 2 million parcels every day which is even than our busiest period at Christmas.
The road to recovery with Mylestones Employment
Employers are now on the front lines of the recovery phase, here is how you can help with rising unemployment.
Three Southern Gold Coast businesses team up to spread the word to trade
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary together with Southern Gold Coast partners, Tropical Fruit World and Jellurgal Aboriginal and Cultural Centre have put together a Southern Gold Coast shout out to tourism industry trade to let them know that even though you can’t travel right now, that they are all still thinking of them.
How your training standards could attract future customers with help from Ignite Education
We all knew training was important internally, now it's vital externally in these unprecedented times.