Local business champions 2022
In 2022, the Local Business Champions series celebrated the community minded business landscape on the Sunshine Coast. Several businesses that demonstrated incredible support for fellow local businesses were highlighted. Their local support entailed sourcing locally, local partnerships and collaborations, recruitment and more.
This year, the series showcases businesses that have demonstrated incredible support to local industries through sourcing, partnerships, collaborations, recruitment and more.
Find our Local Business Champions and more on Buy Local Sunshine Coast.
See the Local business champions of 2021.
Moffat Beach Brewing
Matt and Sharynne Wilson's relocation to Moffat Beach from Sydney in 2012 was spurred by an endeavour to leave the city, live the coast lifestyle and open a beachside café.
Sunshine Coast First Nations business
The Sunshine Coast is home to a diverse range of incredible First Nations businesses. These businesses significantly contribute to a positive local economy. The 2nd Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day provided these businesses an opportunity to showcase what they have to offer.
White House International
Min found her initial support through the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network where she met like-minded people and secured some of her initial events.
Retail Express
Businesses on the Sunshine Coast are receiving international recognition as they export quality goods, services and skills to global markets. The contribution these businesses provide to local industries has seen an influx of skilled workers and innovation.
SRJ Walker Wayland
‘Paying it forward’ - the Sunshine Coast business community has operated with this ideology for decades. It’s a concept practised by SRJ Walker Wayland that’s helped them develop meaningful relationships with clients and create a local network that thrives on each other’s success.
Saltair Modular
Saltair Modular is a Coolum Beach based business that provides modular home and accommodation options across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
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Smartline Medical
Smartline Medical is a Yandina business that has been supplying medical equipment to hospitals and medical practices on the Sunshine Coast for decades.
Raider Targetry
Raidar Targetry is a Kunda Park based business that develops and builds high tech military targetry.
Eniquest
Bells Creek based business Eniquest, really showcases the local industry’s ability to bring international manufacturing to the Sunshine Coast. Eniquest will build 1350 diesel generators after recently securing a $47.4 million contract with the Australian Defence Force.