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25.01.2022 Well it's hard to keep a good secret, now everyone knows! Sunshine Coast claims Queensland's top spot for property investors in a recent Ryder Property Report. Not hard to know why with job, major infrastructure and economic growth as key factors. Read the article below for more details. ... #ryderpropertyreport #investsunshinecoast #topspot
25.01.2022 Yet another gong for the Sunshine Coast! For the sixth year, the Sunshine Coast has been recognised as a global leader by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) in its Smart21 Awards. The Sunshine Coast was chosen from hundreds of submissions from around the world. The region demonstrated excellence against six ICF indicators: broadband, knowledge workforce, innovation, digital equality, sustainability and advocacy.... Click the link below to read the full media release
24.01.2022 Start spreading the news ... Sunshine Coast will soon be just one stop away from New York! Air New Zealand has announced that the iconic destination will be accessible via the Sunshine Coast's existing connection into Auckland, followed by a direct flight to NYC from April 2021. Not only will local holiday makers benefit from the new connection to the Big Apple, the route will further open up the Sunshine Coast to its fastest growing international visitor market, the USA.
24.01.2022 What an amazing result for Helimods and the Sunshine Coast! Will Shrapnel and Helimods have won the 2018 Queensland Telstra Business Award, as well as the Medium and Making Waves Award. Yet another example of the innovation and success that is growing out of the region. Story first published 2 August 2018.
23.01.2022 Did you know the #SunshineCoast has more than 80 public and private schools and one of Australia's fastest growing economies? Just one more reason why Australians are now deciding to go north and prosper. According to the ABC, "Families from Victoria and NSW are uprooting their lives and moving to Queensland's Sunshine Coast, with schools there reporting a spike in enrolment enquiries from interstate parents." #SmartPlaceForBusiness #HealthySmartCreative #GoNorthAnd...Prosper Read the full story below.
22.01.2022 Sunshine Coast company Naturo Technologies makes headlines with its world-first 'super milk'! It's being called the 'biggest breakthrough in the global milk industry since pasteurisation' due to its innovative process which makes 100% natural milk safe for human consumption for more than 60 days. The potential for tapping into the global export market is huge as the product's extended shelf life allows it to be shipped, rather than flown, to markets worldwide. ... Congratulations Naturo on this ground-breaking, local innovation! For more information, view their website below. https://www.naturotechnologies.com/milk/ #SmartPlaceForBusiness #InvestSunshineCoast #innovation #FoodAgribusiness
21.01.2022 The Sunshine Coast food and agribusiness industry is valued at $700 million, with more than 900 companies calling the region home. Support our local farmers and growers by celebrating National Agricultural Day. Story first published 22 November 2018.
20.01.2022 Check out this great report from CBRE's Viewpoint Australia Research called 'Sunshine Coast - The lifestyle market: Sun, surf and smart business'. An aptly named report with figures that speak for themselves! Whether you're a local or a business looking to relocate or expand to the region, this report is a great resource with metrics, market insights and more.... Click the link below to read the full report. #SunshineCoast #SmartPlaceForBusiness https://www.cbre.com.au//Australia-Viewpoint---Sunshine-Co
19.01.2022 Are you yearning for a regional life but your business demands capital city infrastructure? Consider all the reasons why the Sunshine Coast is the answer to your needs, a digitally connected, slice of heaven. #BusinessWithBenefits Get some VitaminSC in your life! Fasted fibre connection to Asia on East Coast of Australia A new city centre with approx. 21 hectares of waterways, parks and plazas $12.5 billion in infrastructure projects underway ... Medical teaching hospital International airport World-class university Click below to watch the 30 second video and download the ebook. #investsunshinecoast #BusinessWithBenifits #Fastestfibre #VitaminSC
19.01.2022 The Sunshine Coast welcomes Huddle Insurance to the region! As a technology-led challenger brand in Australia’s $42 billion general insurance market, Huddle Insurance uses artificial intelligence and chat bots to help deliver its service offering. The infrastructure and connectivity that will be available from the Sunshine Coast with the International Broadband Submarine Cable offers a competitive location for a business of this sophistication and scale. ... A great achievement for Huddle and the Sunshine Coast! #smartplaceforbusiness #entrepreneurship #innovation #disruptors Story first published 22 May 2019.
18.01.2022 Thinking about taking your startup to the next level in the global marketplace? The Landing Pads Program provides market-ready startups and scaleups the opportunity to land and expand in one of five global innovation hubs. Click below to learn more and apply!... Story first published 12 February 2019.
18.01.2022 Congratulations to Auscom, a Sunshine Coast family-owned business, for being awarded a contract that will provide a key part of the International Broadband Submarine Cable Network. The $1 million contract will deliver the land side fibre network which will connect the beach landing to the cable landing station at Maud Street, Maroochydore. Once the network is operational in mid-2020, the Sunshine Coast will provide the fastest international connection point from Queensland and east Australia to Asia a significant step-change in the Sunshine Coast’s attractiveness as an investment location.
17.01.2022 Congratulations to these crafty locals who have recently opened a new brewery and restaurant, Your Mates Brewery in Warana. The pair appeared on Shark Tank last year and recently had their Pale Ale, Larry, ranked #13 in Australia. The new brewery and restaurant will employ 20 local staff with more expected in the future.... Story first published 21 February 2019.
17.01.2022 One small, exciting step for technology that will lead to a giant leap for the Sunshine Coast’s digital readiness. Story first published 1 December 2017.
17.01.2022 From bone broth and pavlovas to bath salts and outdoor showers, these 11 Sunshine Coast companies are taking on the world with their interesting and useful ideas. Story first published 21 August 2018.
14.01.2022 The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm's energy retailer Diamond Energy has been awarded a 5-star energy rating by the 2018 Green Electricity Guide. It’s great to see that the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm is one of the biggest generators of renewable energy in Australia! Story first published 6 June 2018.
14.01.2022 New Sunshine Coast Airport CEO, Andrew Brodie, talks about the region and the airport's exciting future. Brodie expects the new runway will open up the Sunshine Coast to the rest of Australia as well as to overseas destinations. Story first published 5 April 2019.
12.01.2022 Exciting times ahead as the Maroochydore CBD reaches a new milestone! The next stage of release now calls for expressions of interest from experienced urban development capital funding partners. Independent assessors have estimated the new CBD will create more than 15,000 permanent jobs on the Sunshine Coast, with construction likely to generate $5.9 billion in output. ... Impressive numbers for both the region and the Maroochydore CBD!
11.01.2022 The Sunshine Coast is again shaping itself to be the food innovation capital of Australia with its inclusion in this years Regional Flavours food and wine festival. A collaborative initiative between the Food and Agribusiness Network and Visit Sunshine Coast, the event held over the weekend saw the Sunshine Coast promoted as a smart place for innovative food and produce business. Story first published 23 July 2018.
11.01.2022 All the world's a stage and what better way to celebrate this than a new, purpose-built convention centre on the Sunshine Coast! The Shakespeare Property Group recently purchased Novotel Twin Waters and has announced a total $10 million to expand the existing convention and event facilities. Story first published 17 October 2018.
09.01.2022 The results are in and business confidence is high! 83% of Sunshine Coast business survey respondents say they expect their business to perform the same or much stronger over the next six months. A great reflection of the positive business outlook here on the Sunshine Coast.... Story first published 13 December 2018.
08.01.2022 More jobs for the Sunshine Coast as Gluten Free Bakehouse expand their operations! This dynamic family business has just opened a new state-of-the-art facility at Kunda Park with construction already injecting just under $1 million into the regional economy. Congratulations Gluten Free Bakehouse!... Story first published 12 December 2018.
08.01.2022 Sunshine Coast will see its first five-star eco hotel and conference facility built after the Badderam Eco Luxe Resort & Spa proposal was approved by council yesterday. Planning Portfolio Councillor Christian Dickson said it is predicted that around 385 jobs are likely to be provided both directly and indirectly as a result of the construction of this development. About 3000sq m of vegetated escarpment land will be transferred into public ownership for bushland reserve purpos...es to link with other publicly-owned environmental lands. The Buderim resort is projected to attract some 55,000 overnight visitors to the resort per annum, contributing some $35 million in expenditure to the local economy each year. Story first published 20 April 2018.
07.01.2022 Monday night's event at Circa Rooftop Bar was a great opportunity to thank some of our many valued Sunshine Coast Ambassadors and the local business community, for their contribution to our regions prosperity. Council also launched the new Invest Sunshine Coast app which provides a wealth of information about doing business on the Sunshine Coast. Whether you're looking at expanding or relocating, this app will help you discover what makes the Sunshine Coast the smart place fo...r business. Share it with a friend !! Please use the links below to download the app. App Store: https://hubs.ly/H0kfF0T0 Google Play: https://hubs.ly/H0kfF0V0 Story first published 20 February 2019.
07.01.2022 At the CIO* Magazine Summit in Melbourne this week, the executive council was thrilled to hear about Sunshine Coast’s imminent go-live of Australia’s newest international data connection. A state of the art fibre connection for state of the art business technology needs. Download the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network whitepaper, launched at this week’s CIO Summit in Melbourne. (*chief information officer)... #investsunshinecoast #fastfibre #businesswithbenifits #hqwithiq https://hubs.ly/H0lXzwt0
07.01.2022 Another exciting milestone has been reached for the Sunshine Coast's International Broadband Submarine Cable Project! Australian-based contractor Vertiv has been awarded the contract to design and construct the $6.6 million cable landing station in Maroochydore. This commitment from Vertiv helps to ensure that the submarine cable is on track to be operational in 2020. Story first published 3 December 2018.
07.01.2022 Watching the magic unfold ... A great time-lapse video of the international cable landing station construction in the Maroochydore City Centre. This milestone building has the capacity to cater for four submarine cables, houses 24 data cabinets and has electricity supplied from two different power sources!... The landing station serves as the connection point for the undersea broadband cable and the landside communication networks: a vital piece of digital infrastructure for our region. Click the link below to read more about yesterday's official opening. https://hubs.ly/H0kZPLT0
06.01.2022 Congratulations to Helimods Pty Ltd, Sunshine Coast's very own world-class aerospace technology company, for winning the 2019 Premier of Queensland's Regional Exporter of the Year award! Also a big shout out to our other Sunshine Coast star, Advanced Aquarium Technologies for being recognised as finalist in the same category!! What an incredible example of world leading ingenuity in our very own backyard. Click the link below to learn more about HeliMods and their amazing achievement.
05.01.2022 All power to Heidi Walker from Sunshine Coast based Walker Seafoods, named as a Women in International Business finalist for the 2018 Premier of Queensland Export Awards. Heidi is in good company with three other local businesses making the finals: Aussie Red Crab, HeliMods and Typefi. Story first published 2 October 2018.
05.01.2022 Are you an outstanding Sunshine Coast business? Maybe it's time to gain some great recognition with a 2019 Sunshine Coast Business Award? Applications are now open! Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the region’s most prestigious awards are designed to recognise business success and celebrate the efforts and achievements of the Sunshine Coast’s business community. ... Find out more by clicking below. https://hubs.ly/H0kfDDT0
04.01.2022 Congratulations to local business Real Support Choices on the recent launch of their NDIS and Aged Care digital solution! A first for Australia - and straight from the Sunshine Coast... the tech platform assists self-managed NDIS and Aged Care participants by removing some of the technical and financial barriers they may face. Another example of why the Sunshine Coast is the smart place for business.
04.01.2022 Make a cuppa, sit down and watch why the Sunshine Coast is the place for business.... with a lot of other benefits! Story first published 10 January 2019.
02.01.2022 Congratulations to Taoyuan, Taiwan for taking out the top position in the Intelligent Communities of 2019! The Sunshine Coast made history by being named as one of the Top7 Intelligent Communities of 2019, as rated by the Global Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). From a pool of hundreds of submissions, the Sunshine Coast was the only Australian city and the only location in the southern hemisphere named in this year’s Top7. We shared the global spotlight with communities ...from Canada, Taiwan and the United States of America, including Chicago. Great work by Mayor Mark Jamieson, Sandra Arico from Helimods and Mark Paddenburg from the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast, showcasing our innovative, healthy, smart and creative region at the recent awards ceremony in New York! Story first published 18 June 2019.
01.01.2022 Congratulations to Sunshine Coast based accounting start up CFO One who have been named as finalists in the Australian Accounting Awards. This is a first for any Sunshine Coast start up accounting firm, who are just four years into their young journey. Another impressive example of innovative locals growing on the Sunshine Coast! ... #InvestSunshineCoast #business #SmartPlaceForBusiness https://hubs.ly/H0kfD_n0
01.01.2022 Another day, another international award for the region doing smart things! Sunshine Coast Council won the 2019 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) award for its marketing of the broadband submarine cable. It's good to know that not only does the Sunshine Coast have world class business doing world class things, council is holding up its end of the bargain too. Local firm Macneil & Co. worked with Council to produce the award-winning campaign. Again showing... the globally competitive talent this region possesses. The agency’s digital specialist Kali Blunt was in the US to collect the award on behalf of Council. Lets all now smash the 2020 awards !! #investsunshinecoast #globalbestpractice #sunshinecoastaustralia
01.01.2022 Maroochydore City Centre has released their latest video newsletter and it's pretty impressive! The video contains key construction updates and new images of the buildings planned for the first stage within the City Centre including the new City Hall. Exiting times as the CBD comes to life.... #SmartPlaceForBusiness #HealthySmartCreative #business #investment Story first published 27 June 2019.
