A very proud moment for Youth Music Venture!

Youth Music Venture has just completed its 24th successful program at Emmanuel College [and a very great honour to be included as part of their Arts Academy]!

Business Chamber Queensland's Pulse Report June quarter is now available

Business operating costs and labour costs in Queensland are at record highs, new Business Chamber Queensland Pulse data shows.

City of Gold Coast joins Small Business Friendly Councils Program

Hilary Jacobs (Past President - Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce) was thrilled to present at the official event when the City of Gold Coast Council became the 46th Queensland council to become a signatory to the Small Business Friendly Councils Program.

Women of the Year Awards

Four Staff Members for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Nominated for Woman of the Year Awards

Currumbin RSL appoints new CEO!

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Daragh Murphy as the new CEO of the Currumbin RSL Group!

FREE BRANDING WEBINAR - WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST 2023

Discover the art of crafting a compelling brand that resonates with your audience. From defining your brand's essence to creating a consistent visual identity, you'll gain actionable insights to take your business to the next level.

Southern Cross University open day!

Explore your future campus and experience all Southern Cross University has to offer at an upcoming open day.

Palm Beach Surf Club leads by example with the release of a bold sustainability strategy

Palm Beach Surf Club has unveiled a bold, five-year sustainability strategy, setting a new standard for environmental stewardship on the Gold Coast.

Business Chamber Queensland | IR Alert

This IR Alert provides members with important details of: Upcoming IR changes: Royal Assent has occurred | Unpaid parental leave and flexible work arrangements – variation to modern awards | New product: redundancy template letter kit | Are you ready for the workplace round-up? | HR health check – do you need to check your compliance?

What could your community group do with $35,000?

New funding round for Queensland’s community groups to open Monday 17th July | Grants can be used for a range of projects such as new vehicles, machinery, renovations, training, and other equipment.

Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation - Flood Recovery & Rebuild Program of Works

Opportunities are available for local businesses to participate and support Northern NSW businesses and workforce in the flood recovery and rebuild program of works.

You're invited to the Managing your Cyber Security Webinar - 27 July 2023

The Queensland Government is offering a series of cyber security webinars to Queensland businesses and stakeholders. This free webinar is the first of three.

Update from the QSBC - June 2023

EOFY spotlight - overdue lodgements | Small business friendly showcase | Licencing and regulations made easy | Resolution through mediation | Cyber security spotlight - malware | VET survey for small business owners

Summerland Credit Union attains B Corp certification

BCorp is a certification awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Business Chamber Queensland | June quarter 2023 pulse survey is now open

We need your insight to better understand business conditions in Queensland.

Tweed Seagulls Lion's Long Lunch

Tweed Seagulls are thrilled to announce a special event that brings together sports enthusiasts, community leaders, and longtime Tweed supporters!

Business Chamber Queensland: Upcoming webinar

Your invitation to our ‘Supporting your business mental health and wellbeing' webinar.

SWELL Sculpture Festival 2023

Volunteer applications for SWELL 2023 are now open!

ETC Business Insights

EOFY checklist, tips to prioritise your goals, Refugee Week, Pride Month, and more!

Business Chamber Queensland | IR Alert

This IR Alert provides members with important details of: The rationale behind the Fair Work Commission decision on its Annual Wage Review 2022-23 | The 1 July 2023 increase to superannuation guarantee payments.

What the State Budget FY24 means for business

Download Business Chamber Queensland's State Budget FY24 Summary Report to understand what this budget means for business.

Building Queensland’s future together: Harnessing new growth in financial services

The Hon. Cameron Dick MP, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment, has launched the new Building Queensland’s Future Together: Harnessing new growth in financial services report commissioned by the Queensland Finance Council.

Nominations Now Open: Community Awards

Get your nominations in now for the Currumbin Community Champions Awards 2023!

State Budget FY24 | Still work to do to meet long-term business needs

An update from Business Chamber Queensland regarding the State Government's recent budget announcement for FY24.

Upcoming webinar: Learn how Cooperative Workplace Bargaining can help your business

A reminder to join Business Chamber Queensland’s webinar in partnership with Gilchrist Connell to understand changes in the Enterprise Bargaining process to support multi-employer bargaining and what this means for your business.

Gold Coast Business Portal

Maximise opportunity for your business through workforce sharing. It is free to sign up & free to source!

SBF Member Update from the QSBC - New program guides + templates

At the 2023 Small Business Friendly Annual Conference in late April, some changes were announced for the Queensland Small Business Commissioner’s Small Business Friendly (SBF) Program.

Update from the QSBC - Highlights from 2023 SBF Conference

This year’s SBF Program Conference was built around the theme of ‘ignite - ideas into action’ with a significant focus on place-making. This included ideas for activating local areas to increase spending, creating attractive public spaces, and providing small businesses with new opportunities!

Business Chamber Queensland | IR Alert

Contained in this edition is: New IR Reforms Agenda: Member Feedback sought | New Member Fact Sheet: Pay secrecy| Enterprise Agreement Webinar – Register now | Welcome to the team Chloe and Maddie.

Business Chamber Queensland's Pulse Report March quarter is now available

Business Chamber Queensland’s Pulse Survey of business conditions for the March quarter is now out and shows while retaining and recruiting employees is still the most significant constraint for business, interest rates are having the highest impact on growth in more than a decade.

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