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With International Women’s Day fast approaching on Friday, 8th March, we hope you can join what promises to be a fantastic day of networking as we celebrate the extraordinary contribution of women throughout our community.

City of Gold Coast is putting on sale $300,000 worth of vouchers for Gold Coasters to grab a deal at food & beverage, accommodation and retail businesses in areas impacted by the December and January storm events.

Rebates for energy efficient appliances and equipment are available now to help drive down electricity consumption and costs for small-to-medium Queensland businesses.

The Giving Day is an opportunity for our community to come together and support our hospital and amazing healthcare staff to provide exceptional healthcare services to those in need. They are seeking to fund critical projects, equipment and programs that will benefit our patients and their families. Your support of this very special day will make a significant impact in providing the best possible care to their patients.

Since 2009, the Youth Music Venture has been a youth music initiative run by amazing Volunteers, for the local community. They teach young musicians how to play in a band - for FREE! They have just launched their next program.

The Connections newsletter is designed to provide stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to our region from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Next month the Commissioner will welcome seven councils into our Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) Program. What does that mean for the small businesses in those regions, and what has been achieved by the 33 councils already on the journey?

The Queensland Government has released a ten-year plan to address workforce shortages which would see all Queenslanders who want to work, supported into good jobs. Read more here.

THE Gold Coast Bulletin Women of the Year finalists are in and new category 'Stars of Tourism' features 3 Southern Gold Coast business leaders out of the 4 in the category.

Your chance to help CCIQ identify the future trends in Queensland's workplaces.

The Connections newsletter is designed to provide stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to our region from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

As part of Gold Coast Business Week, you are invited to participate in a Disaster Preparedness for Business forum.

Disasters, including severe weather events, cyclones, bushfires, pandemics or other natural hazard events can have a major impact on businesses.

Overall general business conditions in Queensland improved in the June quarter, new CCIQ data shows, but record high labour and operating costs have deteriorated businesses’ confidence in the economy. Read more here on the latest results from the CCIQ Pulse Survey.

Say Cheers to Dad this Father's Day at Currumbin RSL. Take dad to his favourite place!

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary was 1 of 11 businesses recognised at the South East Queensland 2022 Queensland Training Awards last week, taking out the region’s ‘Medium Employer of the Year’ title.

Chris ‘Choppy’ Close, Billy Moore, Greg Inglis, Trevor ‘The Axe’ Gillmeister, Kevin Campion and Preston Campbell will headline ‘The Lion’s Long Lunch’ will be held at Seagulls Club on August 5. Proceeds from the event will help support community links and the Tom Searle scholarship program.

The iconic Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is turning 75 this year, and to celebrate the Sanctuary is holding a Gala Dinner at The Star Gold Coast to celebrate, along with raising vital funds for conservation programs.

Hospital Open Day is when the doors are opened to share the team's exceptional work to save our precious native wildlife. It's a fantastic opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's busiest wildlife hospitals!

The Wesley Mission Queensland COVID Recovery Border Community Service, funded by Queensland Health, is offering Queensland Border Community small business owners and their staff the chance to complete Mental Health First Aid Training online.

CCIQ want to understand what your business needs to scale and grow, including the most significant costs impacting your business and where you see growth opportunities in the future.

The City Economy team at The City of Gold Coast, are focusing on the business community in the Currumbin precinct and want some feedback.

The Connections newsletter is designed to provide stakeholders with links and updates on information which is relevant to our region from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

The Queensland Government has announced $39.1 million in the State Budget 2022–23 to support small businesses over the next four years to transition from recovery to growth. Read more here.

Currumbin RSL's annual Creekfest kicks off this weekend!

Find out about business restrictions, resources and support. Read about current business restrictions.; Find business health and safety resources including posters to encourage social distancing and good hygiene.; Use the COVID-19 business assistance finder tool to find out what support you may be eligible for.

Online mental health checks. Use Beyond Blue's anxiety and depression checklist to work out how your feelings may have changed. Based on your responses, you'll be given information and contacts to help you take the next step in seeking support.

Beyond toughness and skill, every single player that dons a jersey in the QRLW or the NRLW is filled with passion and pride in the legacy they are creating and who they represent. Chamber Gold Sponsor Seagulls invites you to celebrate their ‘Leaders In League’ Breakfast.

National Trust of Australia (Queensland) has appointed Travis Couch as the new General Manager of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gold Coast business confidence in the future of Queensland and national economies increased more than any other region, with higher economic activity helping to drive employment levels and capital expenditure.

Recongnise excellence by entering yourself or someone else into one of the 11 categories for this year's National Retail Awards.