Updated roadmap for easing Queensland's restrictions

The roadmap to easing Queensland's restrictions has now been updated to reflect Stage Two commencing from Monday, 1 June 2020.

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.

Support for business and workers: latest updates for businesses impacted by COVID-19

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training wants to keep you informed of the latest assistance from the Queensland and Australian Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

PBC re-opens to record attendence

Where the usual student groans at the idea of another day at school, PBC is recording record attendances in their first week back.

TAFE Queensland offers business support and upskilling opportunities

TAFE Queensland offers excellent opportunities to support your business and to upskill your staff as part of its COVID-19 response.

Currumbin RSL update on trading

A message to all their members and guests in regards to the impact of the government's recently released recovery roadmaps.

Support for business and workers: latest updates for businesses impacted by COVID-19

The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training is keeping us informed of the latest assistance from the Queensland and Australian Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CWS plays staring role in Tourism Australia's latest campaign

'Live from Aus' brought some of Australia’s best tourism offerings ‘live’ into the living rooms of hundreds of thousands of Australians. It highlighted the best that Australian tourism has to offer, from Australia’s unique culture to stunning natural beauty, world class food and drink and exceptional wildlife.

Currumbin State MP Laura Gerber shares her views on all things Southern Gold Coast

Newly elected Currumbin State MP Laura Gerber talks to SGC Chamber Board Member Michael Kelly about her thoughts on the Southern Gold Coast and how she plans on helping small business.

QTIC expands its endorsed Micro-Credentials program

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) endorsed micro-credentials offers alternative current skilling solutions that provides direct benefit to tourism and hospitality businesses, and their workforce.

Palm Beach SLSC: Now is the time to come together.

Palm Beach SLSC is encouraging business to connect in order to learn and sustain.

Sun Gold Coast: Focused on the journey ahead

Sun Gold Coast's response to Covid-19: rise to the occasion.

Global Wave Conference 2020 Achieves Stoke Certification

The 6th biennial Global Wave Conference held in February 2020 at Southern Cross University in Bilinga has become the first Australian event to be STOKE certified.

JobKeeper Exemption from Payroll Tax a WIN for Queensland Business

Businesses across Queensland are relieved to hear the announcement that JobKeeper payments will be exempt from Payroll Tax

Division 14 Councillor Newsletter - May 2020

Read the latest news from Division 14 Councillor Gail O'Neill

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Virtual Benefit 2020

This year the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation invites all SGC member businesses to a first of its kind – 2020 Virtual Benefit Under the Stars.

The Surf Club Coolangatta: Prepared to adapt

From learning how to cook, getting your monday motivation or keeping up with your CPR Refresher: there is a lot to learn from The Surf Club Coolangatta and its response to current times.

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