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25.01.2022 We are excited to announce that our annual Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by YP Gold Coast and City of Gold Coast, will be returning on 6 March, 2020 A hallmark event on the YP calendar, the fourth annual Entrepreneurs Forum will bring you some of the Gold Coasts brightest minds in business as we discuss all things digital, social media, e-commerce and innovation Join us at Edgewater Dining for an inspiring lunch, purchase your tickets and read more about our speakers here - https://bit.ly/30KBXdC

24.01.2022 LIVE NOW | In the final episode of the first season of YP Connect, we tune in with Shark Tank success story and CEO of the #1 Ethical Online sales training company in the world, Ryan Tuckwood from ISR Training Ryan shared his insights and tips on how to utilise your social media platforms to build your personal brand, as well as invaluable secrets that hes used to help scale nationally recognised brands and close over $1billion in sales revenue, all from his Gold Coast headquarters You wont want to miss this one - download now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

24.01.2022 Our first event of the year, 2020 Reconnect Cocktail Event has officially sold out! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, we cant wait to see you on Friday at the new-look The Miami

24.01.2022 LIVE NOW In this episode of YP Connect, we sat down with Dr Chris Davis, the GM of Griffith Universitys Institute for Glycomics located in the state-of-the-art Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. Dr Chris shares with us some of the ground-breaking medical research and discoveries being made right here in our City, including the discovery of the worlds first vaccine for Malaria - which has put the Gold Coasts biotechnology industry on the world stage Its not all... white lab coats and microscopes - Dr Chris shares how hes combined his love for science and business, which now sees him executing multi-million dollar technology deals with pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world Listen to Episode 5 of YP Connect on Apple Podcasts or Spotify now!

22.01.2022 Gold Coast company Gilmour Space Technologies has signed an agreement with the Department of Defence to develop space technologies. You might recall James Gilmour, Co-Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies, recently joined us as a guest speaker at the 2020 Entrepreneurs Forum to discuss all things digital and innovation in the ever-changing world of SMEs. Congratulations to James and the team on this great achievement

21.01.2022 MEET OUR SPEAKERS | Eden Shirley is a successful local entrepreneur and creative business leader, who has developed and launched several start-ups over the past ten years. In 2015, Eden launched AutoGuru, a booking site for car servicing and repairs which scaled quickly to become one of Australias fastest-growing marketplaces, as a result being recognised in a variety of prestigious business categories As a strong supporter of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, Eden is a... passionate advocate of innovative thinking and delivering epic customer experiences through digital and e-commerce platforms You can hear more from Eden at our annual 2020 Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by YP & City of Gold Coast. Tickets are selling fast, purchase yours now - https://bit.ly/30KBXdC Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast.

21.01.2022 Have you got your tickets? Its just over one week until our first event for the year - 2020 Reconnect Cocktail Event Enjoy an evening of networking while overlooking the ocean at one of the Citys most exciting new venues - The Miami Tickets are selling fast, purchase yours here - https://bit.ly/2rODulB

20.01.2022 As Queensland asserts its position as the nations home of sport, we are excited to announce our upcoming event with the Gold Coast Suns, for an exclusive breakfast at Edgewater Dining. As our first event since COVID, we are really looking forward to seeing some familiar and fresh faces as we hear from Gold Coast Suns CEO, Mark Evans on the rise of the team on the field this season, and the future of the club. Tickets are limited, purchase yours now here: https://lnkd.in/gNHbEwU

20.01.2022 MEET THE SPEAKERS | Criena Gehrke is Chief Executive Officer of HOTA, Home of the Arts. She has a diverse and eclectic background in arts management and a particular passion for the role of arts and culture in building strong and connected communities. She’s worked with all tiers of government on the development and implementation of cultural policy. Under her leadership as the Executive Director of Arts Access Victoria, one of Australia’s leading cultural development organis...ations, she developed a range of key initiatives. These included Australia’s only disability film festival, The Other Film Festival, and an Industry and Audience Development Program that worked in partnership with the arts sector to increase access for disadvantaged communities. She has been a peer assessor for Creative Victoria and The Australia Council for the Arts and is a member of the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research Advisory Group. Criena is also a past recipient of the prestigious Harvard Business Club Victoria Non-Profit Fellowship. Before taking up the reins at HOTA, Home of the Arts she was Executive Coordinator of City of Gold Coast’s Arts and Culture Unit where she was instrumental in the development of the City of Gold Coast’s Culture Strategy 2023. The Cultural Strategy had at its heart a central cultural precinct for the city’s thriving cultural and artistic activity. She’s now bringing this vision to life as CEO of HOTA, Home of the Arts, a vibrant arts precinct and a real home to the arts and artists on the Gold Coast. Hear more from Criena and our other speakers at this week's SOLD OUT | 2020 City Leaders Forum, for more information visit www.ypgc.com.au

19.01.2022 Socially distanced committee selfie it was great to catch up and chat through some of the exciting projects were working on in real life, for the first time since COVID really hit Disclaimer - people in photo appear closer than they actually are

19.01.2022 MEET THE SPEAKERS | Sarah Gardiner has a PhD in Marketing and is the Deputy Director of the Griffith University Griffith Institute for Tourism. She has worked in the private and public sectors of the Australian tourism industry. Her research is published in leading tourism academic journals and she has written several book chapters on the topics of travel consumer behaviour, experience design and innovation. She regularly delivers presentations, consultancies and training fo...r government and industry in these areas. She is especially interested in youth tourism and future tourism travel trends. We can’t wait to hear more from Sarah and our other speakers at this week’s sold out City Leaders Forum. For more information, visit ypgc.com.au

19.01.2022 LIVE Career development, tips for upcoming professionals, and life on million-dollar vessels... Presenting Episode 3 of YP Connect with Cameron Bray, a Griffith University Graduate who has built a successful career chartering superyachts around the world. From Saudi royalty to Australian media moguls, Cameron has worked with some very interesting clientele and reveals what life is like onboard these multimillion-dollar vessels. ... He also provides great insight into how beneficial the superyacht industry is for the Gold Coast and what the city needs to do to attract more of these boats to our shores. Cameron never envisaged his unique and exciting career path and in our chat, he says his Griffith Business degree was crucial for his career development. He also provides some tips for up and coming professionals and students who are aiming to walk a path less trodden, just as he has in his career. Tune in now for Episode 3 of YP Connect, streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode of YP Connect was proudly brought to you by Griffith University.

19.01.2022 Great news to see the City of Gold Coast supporting local e-commerce heavyweight SurfStitch, who are relocating their headquarters from Burleigh to Broadbeach this month SurfStitch is one of Australias leading e-commerce players and employs over 65 people on the Gold Coast.... SurfStitch are passionate about raising the profile of the Gold Coast as an e-commerce hub.

18.01.2022 Its almost here! We cant wait for you to listen to the first episode of YP Connect, which will be LIVE this Wednesday, 1st July Starting off your July with a bang, youll want to mark this one in your calendar as we sit down with an incredible business owner who has been changing the game in the hospitality industry here on the Gold Coast. Any guesses who it could be? Keep an eye out for the announcement tomorrow!

17.01.2022 If youve ever visited Granddad Jacks Craft Distillery, were sure our first YP Connect guest would look familiar! David Ridden, known to many as Riddo, is a hard-working, passionate businessman. Davids entrepreneurial drive had led him to create 8 companies over the past 21 years, riding the rollercoaster of business ownership until the Granddad Jacks brand was born, on Christmas Day in 2017 In record time, David and his team designed and built Granddad Jacks Craft Dis...tillery, opening to the public in August of 2018 and becoming the only commercial distillery in Australia to have opened within 8 months of conception. We sat down with David for a raw and unfiltered look at the highs and lows of running a business, but even more so in the midst of a global pandemic. Tune in tomorrow for Episode 1 of YP Connect, streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

17.01.2022 The 2020 City Leaders Forum presented by YP Gold Coast and Griffith University has officially sold out! Thank you to all of those who have purchased tickets, we're looking forward to welcoming you next Friday at The Island Gold Coast as we host a stellar line up of panellists from a range of key industries including Federal Member for Moncrieff - Angie Bell MP, Founder of Cochrane Entertainment - Thea Jeanes-Cochrane, CEO of Home of the Arts - Criena Gehrke and Griffith University's Deputy Director of the Griffith Institute for Tourism - Dr Sarah Gardiner

16.01.2022 A strong statement from CEO of Destination Gold Coast, Annaliese Battista when discussing rebuilding the Citys tourism economy. Now is the time to compete to r...egain our market share and we certainly will be Catch up on Episode 2 of YP Connect now, available to download on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

16.01.2022 Stress vs Burnout | No matter what stage youre at in your professional career its something weve all experienced, but how do you know what the tipping point is? Tune in to Episode 4 of YP Connect, where LIVINs Luke Foster talks managing your mental health for professional success Download now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

15.01.2022 Do you know of any local businesses that have had to innovate their approach and adapt during Covid-19? The City of Gold Coast has put together a list of some local businesses that have done just that! We love to see innovation and resilience from our local business community Comment below if you know of any other local businesses that should be on the list !... https://wearegc.com.au/articles/gold-coast-businesses/

14.01.2022 SOLD OUT | 2020 Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by YP & City of Gold Coast Thank you so much to all of those who purchased tickets, we cant wait to see you all in two weeks at our fourth annual Entrepreneurs Forum, hosted at Edgewater Dining The 2020 Entrepreneurs Forum is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast.

13.01.2022 Are superyachts a key part of the puzzle on the Gold Coasts journey to economic recovery? We sat down with Griffith University alum Cameron Bray from Team Bray - The Superyacht People discuss what the superyacht industry does for the Gold Coast, and how he found himself working with some of the biggest names in Australia and internationally through this unique career path! Find out more of what Cameron had to say on the latest episode of YP Connect, available to download ...now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode of YP Connect was proudly brought to you by Griffith University.

13.01.2022 NOW LIVE | In Episode 2 of YP Connect, we spoke to tourism heavyweights Annaliese Battista, CEO of Destination Gold Coast, and Adam Rowe, Executive General Manager of Business Development and Marketing for Queensland Airports Limited, including Gold Coast Airport. Its no surprise the topic of discussion was rebuilding our $6bn tourism economy after it was dealt devastating blows by COVID-19, but it was great to hear their thoughts on post-pandemic travel trends and where Gold Coasters will be travelling to as we take to the skies for the first time in months Tune in on your daily commute, YP Connect is available to download on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

12.01.2022 As our city prepares for the long journey towards economic recovery, we stand with businesses and tourism operators calling for certainty as to when our borders will be back open for business. Economic recovery will not happen overnight but allowing time for businesses to prepare for market growth and COVIDsafe openings, and giving holidaymakers the opportunity to plan with certain timelines will be essential for getting the Gold Coast back on its feet. Read more on our thoughts below

11.01.2022 Our sponsor GT Advisory & Consulting are looking to expand by hiring a senior insolvency and restructuring professional (minimum 6+ years experience) to join their dynamic professional services team. If this sounds like you, or you may know someone who is perfect for the role, please contact [email protected]

11.01.2022 While everything has slowed down these past few months, weve been busy behind the scenes pulling together an exciting new project With that said, we are excited to announce our newest project - YP Connect - a podcast delivered by YP Gold Coast: the citys leading advocacy group which aims to motivate, inspire and connect future city leaders Over six episodes, well be speaking to passionate Gold Coasters who are at the top of their fields from CEOs and business lea...ders to entrepreneurs, academics and health professionals representing the industries that will drive our economic success now and into the future. Now we want to hear from you - what do you want to know from some of the citys best and brightest minds? Send us your questions and you might hear it featured in one of our episodes! Let us know below, and stay tuned for more information and release dates soon!

10.01.2022 MEET THE SPEAKERS | Prior to entering Parliament, Angie Bell MP worked across Australia in every State and Territory as a retail consultant and business development specialist. She is an author in the area of rebranding and marketing. As a former professional saxophonist for over 30 years, she has performed throughout the Americas and the Asia Pacific region. Angie served as President of LNP Women in Queensland and is passionate about the Liberal National Party values of rewa...rd for effort, freedom of association and the family as the building block of society. She is a fierce advocate for the people of Moncrieff and is focused on working with local stakeholders to support the beating heart of the Gold Coast during these challenging times. As your member for the central Gold Coast, she continues her work to support the engine room that is small business, tourism and education and for those in our community who may need extra support. In May 2020, Ms Bell convened the City Heart Taskforce to bring Gold Coast industry bodies together to work with the federal government to re-engineer the path forward to create the jobs of the future. In August 2020, she chaired the ‘Gold Coast Reimagine’ jobs, skills and industry forum at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (a COVIDSafe event) that saw peak bodies, politicians and industry work together for all Gold Coasters. We can't wait to hear more from Angie next week at the SOLD OUT | 2020 City Leaders Forum! For more information, visit our website https://ypgc.com.au.

09.01.2022 It was incredible to hear more about the important work that Dr Chris Davis and his team at Griffith Universitys Institute for Glycomics are doing in the vaccination space While the world is watching on in anticipation waiting for the much-needed COVID-19 vaccine, Dr Chris and his team have also been working on a vaccine for Malaria, a disease that cripples African communities each and every year. Hear more about Dr Chris Davis work on Episode 5 of YP Connect, available to download now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

09.01.2022 COVID-19 is presenting unprecedented challenges for businesses and our community. Naturally, YP Gold Coasts events program is on hold until conditions normalise. When its safe and responsible to do so, well recommence our program no doubt well all appreciate the opportunity to reconnect. We understand many local businesses are doing it tough, and the impacts will continue to be felt for months to come. So wherever possible, please support our Gold Coast businesses. The federal government has released a support package for Australian businesses follow the link for more details: https://business.gov.au//coronavirus-information-and-suppo.

08.01.2022 MEET OUR SPEAKERS | Nadine Delahunty, also known as Nadine the Wine Queen, is Sirromet Wines Family Ambassador. Daughter of Sirromet founders Lurleen and Terry Morris, Nadine is passionate about the wonderful world of wine and committed to promoting the Sirromet brand, as well as inspiring and educating women on the intricacies of wine in a fun, casual way Located at picturesque Mount Cotton, Sirromet is home to more than just award-winning wine. A family-owned and run win...ery, just a short drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, incorporates state of the art facilities with exquisite wine, fine dining, tastings, accommodation and a year-round calendar of entertainment. To hear more from Nadine, join us at the 2020 Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by YP & City of Gold Coast. Tickets are selling fast, purchase yours here - https://bit.ly/30KBXdC Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast.

08.01.2022 Were just over a month out from the fourth annual 2020 Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by YP & City of Gold Coast - have you purchased your tickets? This year were excited to bring together some of the Citys brightest minds in business to discuss all things digital, social media, e-commerce and innovation, with panellists including Eden Shirley, Founder and CEO of AutoGuru, Michael Metcalf, Founder of Kynd, and James Gilmour, Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies. Join u...s at Edgewater Dining, for more information or purchase your tickets here - https://bit.ly/30KBXdC Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast.

08.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who joined us at the sold out 2020 Entrepreneurs Forum, presented by YP & City of Gold Coast It was a fantastic afternoon hearing from our four incredible speakers including, Eden Shirley - Founder and CEO of AutoGuru, Michael Metcalfe - Founder of Kynd, James Gilmour - Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies and Nadine Delahunty - Family Ambassador of Sirromet Wines What were your key takeaways from our speakers? Let us know below ... Images by Matt Coleman Film

07.01.2022 LIVE NOW In this weeks podcast we spoke to LIVIN consultant psychologist, Luke Foster on mastering your mental health for professional success. For more than 8 years, Luke served as a psychologist for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), attaining the rank of Major. He currently oversees LIVINs educational program, LIVINWell, and social impact strategy, while continuing his work with the ADF in a part-time capacity where he provides expert mental health advice in variou...s sectors of the Armys training and educational programs. We took so many valuable insights away from our discussion with Luke and have no doubt you will too! Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

06.01.2022 A great snippet from the first episode of YP Connect, where we sat down with David Ridden from Granddad Jacks Craft Distillery Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, before Episode 2 goes live tomorrow

06.01.2022 Been waiting to check out the brand new The Miami? Well weve got the perfect reason! Join us at our first event of the year, our 2020 Reconnect Cocktail Event. Its the perfect chance to ease back in to working year by catching up with colleagues Get your tickets now for just $15, including a cocktail on arrival and canaps. Book now - https://bit.ly/2rODulB ... Image via @onanygivenday_

05.01.2022 Its fantastic to see local football club and YP Gold Coast partner, Gold Coast Suns supporting those in need through their new initiative - SUNS Community Crew meal program During this time of crisis, its initiatives like this, that ensure some of our most vulnerable are supported and feel a sense of community, while also ensuring local jobs Thanks Gold Coast Suns for stepping up and lending a helping hand to members of your community that need it most

04.01.2022 Congratulations to YP Gold Coast President, Mary Grant, on the launch of McTaggart Grant Lawyers. Former top-tier lawyers, Mary and Ben are bringing a more personal and practical approach to legal services, right here on the Gold Coast. Story in todays Gold Coast Bulletin.

04.01.2022 Queensland has been recognised as a global Advanced Manufacturing Hub by the World Economic Forum! The designation will connect the states manufacturing sector with a global network of advanced manufacturers. This is great news for the Gold Coast with the special advanced manufacturing hub status further supporting local manufacturers to continue taking business to world stage Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/2VZMQpY

04.01.2022 BEHIND THE MIC | We were straight to business yesterday, recording with our first two guests for the YP Connect podcast at Poly Studios Well keep tight-lipped for now as to who our podcast guests have been, but we have no doubt youll love tuning into them as we enjoyed listening to them during recording