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International engagement

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.

Council's international engagement activities are undertaken in accordance with council's international relations policy. The program of activities undertaken on an annual basis encompass many aspects of 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.

Export program

Export program

Sunshine Coast Council encourages business owners and leaders to consider exporting nationally and internationally as a pathway for increased success.

Council delivers training programs, industry news, resources and networking events with experts for businesses wanting to export both domestically and internationally.

Sunshine Coast export network

Connect with export-oriented businesses and consultants on council’s Export LinkedIn Network. Share tips, contacts, resources, experiences and post your questions to the group.

Generating export-ready businesses and market responsive industries will continue to better enable our businesses to respond successfully to domestic and global demand.

The Sunshine Coast regional economic development strategy is well on its way to achieving four clear goals:

  • A$33 billion economy
  • 100,000 new jobs in high value industries
  • 20% of goods and services produced for export
  • household incomes that exceed the Queensland average.

Upcoming events

Council continues to provide programs to help local businesses grow and expand in the global market. The process is often complex and requires substantial resources, the right knowledge and skill, and networks to succeed. Stay tuned for more programs in the coming months.

Austrade

Austrade

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)

Trade and Investment Queensland is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency for international investment and trade:

Export opportunities

Export opportunities

Exporting is an exciting, dynamic activity that can open significant opportunities for Sunshine Coast businesses to grow and profit.

The Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033 identified local to global connections as a critical pathway to position the region in key national and global markets as a competitive source of high-demand goods and services.

Engaging with these markets has the potential to strengthen business resilience, generate wealth and lead to new employment opportunities for our local community.

For more information about exporting, please call 0439 786 824 or email: [email protected].

Sister Cities

Sunshine Coast Council recognises the long-standing and underlying concept of goodwill that underpins international relationships.

Council has 1 sister city relationship and 3 friendship city agreements which foster business, cultural and educational exchanges for the Sunshine Coast community.

Sister city agreement

Tatebayashi, Japan Tatebayashi and Sunshine Coast Council (and the former Maroochy Shire Council) have had a sister city friendship agreement since 9 July 1996. The renewed sister city agreement between Sunshine Coast Council and Tatebayashi City was signed on 6 October 2017 for a further period of 4 years. In 2019 Council hosted an official delegation from Tatebayashi Ministry of Education during their visit to Palmwoods and Woombye schools, with whom they signed an MOU supporting student exchanges.

Mutual friendship agreement

March, Fenland District, England March has had a friendship city agreement with council (and the former Maroochy Shire Council) since 22 September 1997. Cr Mike Cornwell of Fenland District Council attended Nambour Museum’s Jim Hocking Remembrance Day on 19 July 2014. Mayor Mark Jamieson and Cr Cornwell unveiled a new commemorative tribute to Jim Hocking which is on permanent display at the museum. Mayor Jamieson visited March in Cambridgeshire on 1 September 2017 for the signing of the renewed friendship city agreement for a further 4 years. On 6 October 2017, Cr Cornwell attended the launch of the 2nd edition of Dot Wittington’s book March Hero in Nambour.

Xiamen, China Xiamen has had a friendship city agreement with council (and the former Maroochy Shire Council) since 29 September 1999. The renewed friendship city agreement between Sunshine Coast Council and Xiamen was signed on 14 August 2018 for a further period of 4 years. Xiamen No 2 High School has hosted the Sunshine Coast Youth Football team in Xiamen for the International Youth Football tournament in 2016, 2018. In August 2019 Sunshine Coast Football will host the Xiamen No 2 Football team on the Sunshine Coast.

Mont Dore, New Caledonia Mont Dore has had a friendship city agreement with council (and the former Maroochy Shire Council) since 2006.