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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Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033
Find out more about the 20-year vision and blueprint for sustainable economic growth.
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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.
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ASPIRE - circular economy marketplace
Re-purpose unwanted waste and make new business connections with the ASPIRE tool.
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Level Up Your Business
Level Up is your central hub for business support, offering tools, programs and connections to networks and procurement opportunities to help you grow.
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Starting a food business
Starting a new food business or taking over an existing food business? You may need a food licence.
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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 the unexpected.
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.
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.
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
Connect, trade and save on ASPIRE
Find out how your business or community group can help save money and the planet.
Asian Food Festival heats up The Curated Plate
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated food events is back on the menu this winter, with the Asian Food Festival at Spicers Tamarind Retreat returning to The Curated Plate - and this year’s chefs are going to really spice things up.
Cyber guns join forces to tackle emerging threats
Cybersecurity experts will examine emerging threats and how best to respond to them in a fascinating event coming to our region.
Sunshine Coast to host heroes, The Aussies 2027
Surf Life Saving Australia have confirmed that the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will return to the Sunshine Coast in 2027.
Sunshine Coast jets off to the world
A historic milestone as Sunshine Coast Airport officially welcomes its first international service to Singapore via Bali, connecting the region directly to two of Asia’s most desirable tourism and business hubs.
Island Fire to ignite The Curated Plate
Titled 'Island Fire', the opening event for The Curated Plate 2026 has been announced by festival ambassador Peter Kurivita for the Alsahwa Estate on Friday 24 July.
Connect, trade and save on ASPIRE
Find out how your business or community group can help save money and the planet.
Asian Food Festival heats up The Curated Plate
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most anticipated food events is back on the menu this winter, with the Asian Food Festival at Spicers Tamarind Retreat returning to The Curated Plate - and this year’s chefs are going to really spice things up.
Cyber guns join forces to tackle emerging threats
Cybersecurity experts will examine emerging threats and how best to respond to them in a fascinating event coming to our region.
Sunshine Coast to host heroes, The Aussies 2027
Surf Life Saving Australia have confirmed that the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will return to the Sunshine Coast in 2027.
Sunshine Coast jets off to the world
A historic milestone as Sunshine Coast Airport officially welcomes its first international service to Singapore via Bali, connecting the region directly to two of Asia’s most desirable tourism and business hubs.