Business
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.
Supporting local business
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Starting your business
Find out what you need to know to start your business on the Sunshine Coast.
Supporting your business
Resources, tools and support for your business.
Preparing your business
Find out how to prepare your business for emergencies or disaster.
Business news and events
Stay up to date with the Sunshine Coast business community.
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.
Regional innovation
Discover how Council is supporting innovation and entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
Business News
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Connect, trade and save on ASPIRE
Find out how your business or community group can help save money and the planet.
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Find new travel mode to The Curated Plate
It’s almost time for the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival to tantalise your taste buds. So get ready to plan your trip – whether you’ll be on wheels or on foot.
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Why investing in this industry is so vital
Sunshine Coast Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the vibrant industry for which our region is famous across the nation and the world.
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Council urges State election parties to commit
Council has developed a small number of core commitments we are seeking at the 2024 Queensland State Government election. These will shape the future of Queensland, and the future of our Sunshine Coast.
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Doctors tackle health issues - and each other
Hundreds of doctors from around the globe will explore new fields in a unique event to be held on the Sunshine Coast.