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25.01.2022 Breakfast at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast with guest speaker, International Strategist and Consultant, James McCarthy

24.01.2022 Kathleen Hope has worked at the coal face of Domestic and Family Violence for almost a decade, with formal education in community services and psychology, Kathleen leads a well-established dedicated team of professionals in one of the Sunshine Coasts leading charities, SunnyKids Social change is not an idea but a commitment. Effecting change to interrupt violence and repair historical trauma is possible and Kathleen believes that every day she is able to work in this space is... a privilege. She is driven to support others to recognise their power for change and worth; to break the cycle of violence. Join Kathleen on the 13th of July at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast for our monthly breakfast event, where we will explore why having a purpose in life and in business can help to live a more meaningful life. TICKETS: www.scbwn.org.au/event-4169884 #SCBWN #sunshinecoastbusinesscommunity #sunshinecoastevents #sunshinecoast #businessbreakfast #womeninbusiness

23.01.2022 For our next interactive Leverage & Learn session we are joined by our print sponsor partners, My Weekly Preview! Online on Wednesday 21st October from 12pm - 1pm, Managing Director Darryl Olson will provide golden tips on: How businesses can create and communicate their point of difference with impact... What the structure of a successful press release looks like What exactly is involved in creating ads that sell Darryl welcomes specific questions from viewers to give them the best takeaways to implement in their own business! This event is critical for those who are looking to fire up their communication tactics and hit the mark with their marketing! Register on our website via www.scbwn.org.au/event-3915345 to receive the viewing link. #SCBWN #MyWeeklyPreview #marketingtips #womeninbusiness

23.01.2022 Join the SCBWN next Tuesday for our July breakfast where we will hear from three inspirational leaders who will share their secrets into how they live a meaningful life in their personal & professional lives. Tuesday 13th July 6:45am - 8:30am The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast... Reserve your spot now - space is limited https://www.scbwn.org.au/event-4169884 #SCBWN #sunshinecoastbusinesscommunity #sunshinecoastevents #sunshinecoast #businessbreakfast

21.01.2022 In partnership with the Sunshine Coast Council, we are beyond thrilled to invite the Sunshine Coast to our much anticipated, November keynote with Sarah Wilson at the freshly opened NightQuarter on Thursday, November 12th! Sarah is a former journalist and TV presenter, author and activist. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers I Quit Sugar and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful. Sarah is also the author of another 11 cookbooks that sell in 52 countries!... Previously, she was editor of Cosmopolitan Australia, host of Masterchef Australia and founder of the largest wellness website in Australia, IQuitSugar.com. In May 2018, Sarah closed the business and gave all money to charity. She now builds and enables charity projects that engage humans with each other and campaigns on mental health and climate issues. Sarah ranks as one of the top 200 most influential authors in the world and has a combined digital audience of 2.5 million. Sarah lives minimally, rides a hand-built bike and is known for travelling the world for eight years with one bag. Sarah’s latest book This One Wild and Precious Life is a soul’s journey through the complexities of climate change, coronavirus, racial inequalities and our disconnection from what mattersback to life. Sarah hikes around the world, meeting wild voices and experts who provide hopeful wisdoms and vibrant solutions to arrive at what she feels is the true path through the despairto our better world. This event is open to all. So, tell your colleagues, your family, and your friends to book their ticket! Whether you are male or female, start-up or corporate, a small business or large, we urge you to come along, check out this wonderous new food and entertainment venue on the Sunshine Coast, and be inspired to uncover and uphold your own personal values. Event bookings and dietaries close Thursday, 5th of November. If you haven't already booked in for this, make sure you grab your ticket now! www.scbwn.org.au/event-3964206 #SCBWN #SarahWilson #sunshinecoast #valuesinbusiness #sunshinecoastevents

21.01.2022 Update from Queensland Government regarding Greater Brisbane lockdown. While we are on the Sunshine Coast it is important to be aware for those who normally travel to the Brisbane area for work or have activities planned.

21.01.2022 The Sunshine Coast Council are looking for Local Business Champions! Aimed at highlighting the success and capability of our local business community. Sunshine Coast Council’s Local Business Champions series was developed to inspire confidence in business and industry, as well as win back consumer trust and confidence, a key theme of the regions’ Economic Resurgence Plan. The series acknowledges local business efforts, whether it’s a change in their business models to grow c...urrent or new business; new business ideas to recover from COVID; or an inspiring story from a local business owner. To find out more and share your story, visit https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/businesschampions #sunshinecoastbusiness #sunshinecoastcouncil #scbwn

20.01.2022 We are excited to find out more My Weekly Preview!!

20.01.2022 We are looking for some awesome businesses to donate raffle prizes for our next breakfast event Could that be you?! When you donate a raffle prize, you are taking the wonderful opportunity for your brand or service to be chatted about in front of many business women of the Sunshine Coast.... If you’re a SCBWN member or sponsor, please email [email protected] if you would like to be involved and we will organise drop off or pick up Also, if you want to pre-purchase your raffle ticket before the event, you can do so via www.scbwn.org.au/Raffle-Tickets-sale #SCBWN #womeninbusiness #finances #creatingrevenue #raffleprize

18.01.2022 The SCBWN Christmas event has a reputation for being a special celebratory event and 2020 will be no different, and our special guest is YOU! We stand in awe of our members and the greater Sunshine Coast community so we have planned a breakfast event that will celebrate your strength, resilience and put you on the map for a powerful 2021. Through an interactive morning we will share your stories, celebrate your wins and most importantly bring joy to the lives of each an...d every person in the room. Inclusions will be: Christmas Markets for shopping from our members stalls Gift Giving Tree to provide presents to the disadvantaged supported by Laurel House A special musical performance from community group, Sunshine Troupe Our annual financial bursary presentation to four inspiring women in our community Storytelling and sharing from stage by members and guests of SCBWN An interactive and very fun (we promise) gift giving giveaway Both members and guests are invited to attend. Prepare yourself to leave the room with a full heart, bright smile and joyous beginning to the 2020 holiday season For more information on this event and to register, please visit www.scbwn.org.au/event-3915424 #SCBWN #womeninbusiness #christmasevent #sunshinecoast

18.01.2022 The SCBWN wants to give a big shout out to the wonderful businesses who donated raffle prizes for our Finding new revenue in uncertain times with James McCarthy breakfast on Tuesday morning We are so grateful and we know our lucky winners are too! A massive thank you to: ... AVA JAXON (Eve Til Dawn) Daisy Cakes and Bakes Etch & Co Officiumns Ray White Maroochydore SRJ Walker Wayland Sunshine Coast Council The Bod Squad The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast Vesi Olo - Fluid Beauty White's IGA Of course, we also thank everyone who purchased raffle tickets!

17.01.2022 Update regarding Greater Brisbane lockdown for those in our community effected.

17.01.2022 Put your business on stage and in the spotlight! We are currently seeking raffle prizes for our SCBWN July Breakfast next Tuesday. A raffle prize can be a particular product from your business, or something you wish to give away - like a bottle of wine or edible treats. If you are interested, please email [email protected] ... #SCBWN #raffleprize #womeninbusiness #sunshinecoastevents

17.01.2022 Wish to understand more about the Federal Budget and what it means for you and your business? Bentleys Queensland are hosting a free post-Budget webinar on Tuesday 13th October from 12:30pm. If you are interested in joining, make sure to register via https://bentleys-2020federalbudget.floktu.com/ #sunshinecoastbusiness

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the team on the launch of Sunshine Coast News!! Huge for the Sunshine Coast community. #sunshinecoast #sunshinecoastnews #sunshinecoastbusiness

15.01.2022 Today the Ministry of Sport in association with Sunshine Coast Council presents the Women in Sport Summit 2021. The purpose of the event was to bring coveted conversations and game changing discussions, all while inspiring women to rise up and dream, believe, create and succeed. This is very much what we strive for and believe in at the SCBWN and so we wanted to extend a friendly welcome and congratulations to all the delegates, participants, speakers and coordinators of the... event and we're thrilled they chose the Sunshine Coast to host this event and that we had our very own Executive Committee Member Kaitlyn Akers in attendance. Thank you for having these powerful conversations, holding such events and empowering more women to succeed. Special mention to Danielle from the Sunshine Coast Lightning pictured here presenting to the group and representing the Sunshine Coast and women's sport with such a highly successful team as well as an incredibly impressive business that we absolutely adore! #womeninsport #womeninleadership #womeninbusiness #empoweringwomen Sunshine Coast Council, Women Sport Australia, USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Sunshine Coast Lightning

15.01.2022 How’s your business been tracking? Let us know, by completing the December Qtr. Pulse Survey of Business Conditions. CCIQ takes the ‘Pulse’ of businesses across the state each quarter to use as an evidence base to generate better business conditions for you and your business.... To make that happen, we need you to have your say. Regardless of which sector, industry, or location your business is in, it counts. Have your voice heard. Complete the survey now via the link below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6PGFXY5

15.01.2022 If you are wanting a jolt of inspiration for a big 2021 in business then start your year with SEVEN of our most successful, influential, c-suite, female leaders on the Sunshine Coast! On Tuesday the 9th of February we will be showcasing our 'Panel of Power' which, we are incredibly excited to announce, consists of: - Clare Stewart, Noosa Mayor... - Danielle Smith, CEO, Sunshine Coast Lightning - Emma Thomas, CEO, Sunshine Coast Council - Feda Adra, CEO, Be (Formally ComLink) - Adj. Professor Naomi Dwyer, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service - Professor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of the Sunshine Coast To add to this, the phenomenal woman behind 4 Ingredients, Kim McCosker, will be the one asking these incredible women what they learnt in 2020, their aspirations for 2021, and how they manage to balance great power with great responsibility. Having these women in the same room, on stage, and open to answering all of your burning questions, is not an opportunity that comes around often - or should be missed! Tuesday 9th February, 6:45am - mark your diary. Save the date and keep your eye out for registrations opening in the New Year. www.facebook.com/events/204885184528503

14.01.2022 Whether you’re looking to develop your personal or business direction, gain a different perspective or dig deeper on your own purpose, than join us next Tuesday morning for reflection & inspiration on how to a live a more meaningful life. Kim Edwards will join our panel, she has more than 40 years’ experience working internationally and is a sought-after conference speaker on business strategies, communication and culture. An outstanding team leader, gifted communicator, and... award-winning businesswoman. Kim began her career in 1980 working in community development programs in the Middle East and Asia. In 1993, she began teaching English and has travelled extensively, championing the cause for positive social change through education. She has trained thousands of teachers and published several books. Visit our website to book your ticket: www.scbwn.org.au/event-4169884 * Please do not attend the event if you have COVID-19 symptoms. We advise you stay at home if unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath. Your ticket will be transferable to another person. * Please be responsible and maintain social distancing with others. * If you start to feel unwell during the event, please let a staff member know.

13.01.2022 Sponsored by USC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia Our Micro/Small Business Woman of the Year finalists are... Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane - Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane - Writer... Jenny Lawson - Successful Grants Kym Cousins - Sprout Business Growth Tamara Skok - Italia Pizza and Pasta Renee Jarrett - Daisy Cakes and Bakes Jordyn Clancy - Burlesque L'amour Cass Connolly - Your Mortgage Coach Ami Bateman - Pleasant State Melinda Uys - Melinda Uys - Words Ellie Degraeve - Go For Zero Australia Congratulations!!! #scbwn #scbwnawards2021 #usc #universityofthesunshinecoast #sunshinecoastbusiness #womeninbusiness

13.01.2022 We have a few last minute tickets available for our breakfast event tomorrow at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast with guest speaker, International Strategist and Consultant, James McCarthy. If you were yet to purchase and thought you may have missed out, jump online now to grab your ticket via https://www.scbwn.org.au/event-3992790 We look forward to you seeing you tomorrow morning! #scbwn #sunshinecoast #sunshinecoastevent #sunshinecoastbusiness

12.01.2022 Crafting a Circular Economy - conversation series - episode 5 For episode #5 of the Crafting a Circular Economy series, we are joined by Jacqueline (Jac) Wilson Smith strategist, collaborator and design-led innovator and founder of Sustainable Innovation Co and Megyn Carpenter strategist, educator, communicator and President of Cleantech Industries Sunshine Coast. Find out about Cleantech solutions, sustainability for profit and impactful innovation!

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11.01.2022 The SCBWN Power Hour with Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane - Writer starts at 12 noon. Have you registered to receive your viewing link yet? www.scbwn.org.au/event-4219522

11.01.2022 Our popular Christmas Shopping Market is back for our A Very Joyous Christmas - A Champagne Breakfast! As a helping hand to get your goods and services in front of our wonderful network after such a tough year for all, our trade tables and pop-up stalls are on offer for a special price! For this event, our trade tables are offered for $90 (usually $120) and our pop-up stalls are offered for $250 (normally $330) ... We encourage our members to book a trade table or pop-up stall to sell their Christmas gift ideas, helping guests tick off their Christmas list while enjoying the morning festivities and supporting local businesses. To secure a pop up stall or trade table, register via: www.scbwn.org.au/event-3915424 For more information on the difference between these two, and their inclusions, visit: www.scbwn.org.au/page-18075 #SCBWN #christmasevent #christmasmarket #memberperk

11.01.2022 We love hearing about women supporting women, especially in our community

10.01.2022 With the 2020-21 Budget being recently released, Ted O'Brien MP - Federal Member for Fairfax has prepared a snapshot summary for both Small Business and Women. To download each document and access the links, please visit https://www.tedobrien.com.au/article/business-support

09.01.2022 Latest restrictions for South East Queensland. Most importantly when out of your home, wear a mask while you’re out and about supporting our wonderful local businesses If you’re yet to check the latest exposure sites please visit https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing #scbwn #covidsafe #supportlocal

09.01.2022 We're excited to share the latest news in the lead up to our 2021 Sunshine Coast Business Women of the Year Awards! This year's Awards co-hosts will be past President and co-owner of White's IGA, Roz White and joining her on-stage is the fabulous Tracey Mathers, leadership expert and granddaughter of the founder of Mathers Shoes It's going to be a fabulous evening celebrating a line up of talented, driven and passionate group of businesswomen.... Stay tune to grab your tickets to this night of nights at the The Events Centre, Caloundra!! #scbwn #scbwnawards2021 #sunshinecoastbusiness #womeninbusiness

09.01.2022 Woohoo! #queenslandHer #empoweringwomen

08.01.2022 Streaming LIVE tonight on our Facebook page is Episode #5 of the Crafting a Circular Economy event series In this episode we will be joined by Jacqueline (Jac) Wilson Smith strategist, collaborator and design-led innovator and founder of Sustainable Innovation Co and Megyn Carpenter strategist, educator, communicator and President of Cleantech Industries Sunshine Coast, who will be incorporating the theme of Cleantech solutions, sustainability for profit and impactful... innovation! Click the event below for more details on how you can be part of the 5th conversation and we look forward to you joining us live online tonight! This series has proudly been initiated through Sunshine Coast Council's Living Smart program. #circularshiftsc #circulareconomy #sunshinecoast #sunshinecoastbusiness

08.01.2022 Shout out to Kate from Kate Langford Career Consulting for taking the time to share your SCBWN journey with us. Receiving feedback like this really makes our day! Seeing you go from strength to strength, take part in our community and engage with fellow members while also attending events that align with your business needs or professional development, has been so rewarding to see and the perfect example of what being part SCBWN is all about. If you've been thinking about jo...ining, be sure to reach out to our Membership Development Coordinator, Natalie Tink via [email protected] or visit https://www.scbwn.org.au/join-us #scbwn #sunshinecoast #sunshinecoastbusiness #womeninbusiness

04.01.2022 Get to know Darryl Olson, tomorrow's SCBWN Leverage & Learn guest speaker. Darryl is Managing Director of My Weekly Preview, Your Time Magazine and salt magazine! Darryl has 38 years’ experience in the media and publishing and specifically the advertising industry ... During this time he has held numerous senior management positions in Australia and abroad, including general manager of The Sunshine Coast Newspaper Company, advertising director of the New Zealand Herald and classified advertising manager of the Courier Mail. At 21 years old, Darryl was given the title of advertising manager and the role to launch a new local newspaper in Brisbane for Rupert Murdoch’s News Ltd. In 2008, he decided to venture into the publishing business for himself. With a team of publishers, they launched My Property Preview; in 2012 the evolution into My Weekly Preview was complete, now boasting a team of over 65 people. MWP has the largest distribution/audience of any publication on the Sunshine Coast and services hundreds of advertising customers and tens of thousands of readers every week! Your Time Magazine is the only gloss monthly magazine on the SC and in Brisbane that specifically targets the baby boomers and beyond age demographic. Salt magazine has been described as one of the finest free magazines in the country. It defines the people and our place celebrating the finer things in life we enjoy here of the Sunshine Coast. The MWP stable of publications is 100 per cent locally owned and is setting new benchmarks in publishing across Australia. Join us online tomorrow 21st October from 12pm - 1pm as we learn from Darryl how to fire up our communication tactics and hit the mark with marketing! Register on our website via www.scbwn.org.au/event-3915345 to receive the viewing link. #SCBWN #MyWeeklyPreview #marketingtips #womeninbusiness

04.01.2022 Have you registered yet for tomorrow's online Power Hour with Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane - Writer? To hear Roxanne's story & gain an understanding of how you too can tell your own story in the most powerful way, register now to receive the viewing link: www.scbwn.org.au/event-4219522 #SCBWN #PowerHour #community #sunshinecoastevents #onlineevent #sunshinecoast #tellyourstory

02.01.2022 We can't wait for this one! Online tomorrow from 12:00pm - 1:00pm is our Special Event: Meet the Member with Erin Barnes from Next Generation Wellness. Join Erin, Nat Tink and other SCBWN to learn from some of the best business women on the Coast.... #SCBWN #womeninbusiness #nextgenerationwellness

01.01.2022 Tune in next Thursday as Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane - Writer takes us through some helpful tips and insights on how we can tell our own story in the most powerful way. Adding to Roxanne's list of achievements over the last 14 years, she has now been announced as a finalist in the Micro/Small Business Woman of the Year category in this year's SCBWN Awards. To hear more of Roxanne's story register online to receive the viewing link: www.scbwn.org.au/event-4219522... #SCBWN #PowerHour #community #sunshinecoastevents #onlineevent #sunshinecoast #tellyourstory

01.01.2022 Join Paul Mergard, CEO of Destiny Rescue on the 13th of July at our SCBWN monthly breakfast. At this event we will explore why having a purpose in life and in business can help to live a more meaningful life. For two decades Paul has fought for the rights of children who are trapped in the most horrific situations both in Australia and overseas. He has seen first- hand the impact human trafficking has on the lives of children and the exhilaration and sheer relief experienced ...by victims when they are freed. Trained as an accountant with KPMG, he has also worked in two of Australia’s largest charities, The Salvation Army and Compassion. Paul joined Destiny Rescue as Executive Partnerships Manager in 2019, before taking the CEO role in April 2021. Paul has a Grad Dip in International Development and has spent many years in the developing world working with people who live in extreme poverty or have been sold into slavery. To hear more of Paul's story, register your attendance here: www.scbwn.org.au/event-4169884 #SCBWN #sunshinecoastbusinesscommunity #sunshinecoastevents #sunshinecoast #businessbreakfast #womeninbusiness