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The Sunshine Coast is one of the most exciting business destinations in Australia. The region offers a skilled and educated workforce, focuses on innovation, an increasingly diverse economy and well-planned areas for business growth. Council provides services to enable local business to thrive and to support investment in the region.
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Invest Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast offers an unrivalled mix of quality investment opportunities, prime commercial and coastal locations, a dynamic, innovative ecosystem and an idyllic lifestyle and environment.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Discover how Council is supporting innovation and entrepreneurs through events, programs, grant opportunities and industry introductions.
The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) provides a 20-year vision and blueprint for sustainable economic growth – prioritising development through innovation, research and digital participation.
Major Events Sponsorship Program
Council aims to position the Sunshine Coast as Australia's premier regional major events destination.
Tenancy opportunities
We have a number of tenancy opportunities in council-owned and managed properties throughout the region.
International relations
Fostering local to global connections in order to raise awareness of the region's investment and export opportunities and better position the Sunshine Coast in key international markets.
Business News
Buy Local Day: supporting local jobs
Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to shop, dine and spend locally as part of Buy Local Day on Saturday, 27 June 2026 – a region-wide initiative supporting the more than 39,000 small and medium businesses that power the local economy and provide local job opportunities.
Business heavyweights announced as FWD>FEST headline speakers
Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs and innovators will connect with some of Australia’s most influential business leaders, as part of the FWD>FEST multi-day business festival this May.
Major milestone as $150m Crowne Plaza Maroochydore commences
Sunshine Coast Council fast-tracks project through Hotel Investment Incentive Scheme to support economic growth and address shortfall ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
Tickets on sale: Sunshine Coast curated food experiences
Early release tickets are now available for The Curated Plate 2026, the Sunshine Coast’s premier 10‑day food and drink festival running from 24 July to 2 August, showcasing local chefs, producers and venues.
Help us celebrate those creating a better future
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards are closing soon: enter now or nominate someone to celebrate people, groups, businesses and organisations building sustainability and driving change.
Buy Local Day: supporting local jobs
Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to shop, dine and spend locally as part of Buy Local Day on Saturday, 27 June 2026 – a region-wide initiative supporting the more than 39,000 small and medium businesses that power the local economy and provide local job opportunities.
Business heavyweights announced as FWD>FEST headline speakers
Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs and innovators will connect with some of Australia’s most influential business leaders, as part of the FWD>FEST multi-day business festival this May.
Major milestone as $150m Crowne Plaza Maroochydore commences
Sunshine Coast Council fast-tracks project through Hotel Investment Incentive Scheme to support economic growth and address shortfall ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
Tickets on sale: Sunshine Coast curated food experiences
Early release tickets are now available for The Curated Plate 2026, the Sunshine Coast’s premier 10‑day food and drink festival running from 24 July to 2 August, showcasing local chefs, producers and venues.
Help us celebrate those creating a better future
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards are closing soon: enter now or nominate someone to celebrate people, groups, businesses and organisations building sustainability and driving change.