The appointment Queensland’s first small business commissioner
The Southport Chamber fully supports this initiative by the QLD Government. Ensuring that landlord and tenants can reach equitable agreements will be key to the post-COVID recovery, getting all small businesses trading again as quickly as possible. We will continue to track the establishment of the commission and provide updates and assistance where we can.
(COVID-19) impacts on the Broadwater Parklands
The Broadwater Parklands remains open with visitors encouraged to take recommended health and social distancing precautions while exercising. The rockpools, bouncy pillows, BBQ’s, outdoor gym equipment and aquapark are closed. The Fish Shak and Café Rockpool are open for take away only.
JobKeeper and Government Assistance for Employers
The Government has announced a $130 billion JobKeeper payment to help keep more Australians in jobs and support businesses affected by the significant economic impact caused by the Coronavirus.
GCCC - THE CITY OF GOLD COAST - LOCAL GOVERNMENT PACKAGES
All per our previous email, all levels of the government within Australia have released a number of packages to assist you as businesses in this unprecedented time.
However, it is likely these packages will change over the next few days and months.
Australian Government Announcements and Assistance
With both our State and Federal Governments releasing some support packages to help. Whilst, we have been seeing these released within the media, I thought it is important to share with you an email that I have received in which summarises the support packages and important facts of what is available.
Presidents Update
These are unprecedented times for all of us. Small and medium businesses on the Gold Coast will be some of the hardest hit by the flow down effects of dealing with the pandemic and the resulting economic consequences.
COVID-19 Infection Control on-Line Training by the Health Department Department
This is a no charge COVID-19 infection control training
This 30-minute online training module is not just for health care workers in all settings. It covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19.
The Gold Coast Votes on Saturday the 28th March 2020
Gold Coast City Council elections gives you the opportunity to help choose your candidate for your Gold Coast - Don't forget voting is compulsory
Corona Virus ( COVID-19) Information for Employers
An update on the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Be Alert Not Alarmed
The health, safety and well-being of our members their staff and clients is a priority to us here at the Southport Chamber of Commerce.
The Southport Community Consultative Committee
The Southport Chamber of Commerce now administer and continue to Chair the meetings and they will now be held at the Boardroom at Gold Coast Business Hub, Scarborough Street, Southport also being the location of the Chambers office.
Social Media - Like Follow and Share Welcome to our Social Media Platforms
Keep up to date with your local Southport Chamber of Commerce and we invite you to Like, Follow and Share
Our new member focused website provides you, the member, with a lot of great functions as well as the launch and update our all our Social Media Platforms of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Advocacy Alert: Coronavirus - Immediate Industry Recovery Package for Qld Businesses
“Your President Ian Kennedy was recently interviewed by Seven Gold Coast News about the impact on local businesses of Coronavirus and he added the Southport Chamber of Commerce’s voice to calls for the Queensland State Government to implement an Emergency Relief Package for business.
City's First Public Ferry Trial
The City of Gold Coast, together with local business Ferry I, are proud to launch the city’s first public ferry service called Hopo.
From 8 December 2019, residents and visitors will be able to get around the city via our beautiful waterways on the Hopo ferries.
With a Ferry Stop at the Broadwater Parklands at Southport
Launch of our SCOC New Website and Social Media Platforms
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website which provides you, the member, with a lot of great functions as well as the launch and update our all our Social Media Platforms of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Building Our City: Southport PDA 2017 Status Report
Southport is the Gold Coast’s Central Business District and while it may be smaller in comparison to other capital city CBD’s, Southport has seen enormous growth over the past few years as it transforms into an active and vibrant commercial hub for the Gold Coast.
End of Year Funding for Women's Leadership Development Available
Residual funding is available to support the development of female leaders in QLD.
The initiative is providing women with grants of between $2,000 and $7,000 to enable participation in one of three programs that cover such things as reinforcing resilience and wellbeing, engaging with challenge and conflict, creating future focus, leading authentically and driving performance.
Presidents Report
2019 Annual General Meeting
Southport Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc .
Presidents Annual Report
This is the end of my first year as President. It has been a year of quite significant change for the Chamber.
Notice: 2019 Annual General Meeting
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019 and Call for Nominations.
You are hereby notified that the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Southport Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be held on Friday 13 September at 5.00 pm.
The Spit Masterplan Update
The Executive of the Chamber has been active in the ongoing consultation by State Government into the future of the Southport Spit, through former president Laird Marshall, vice president Noel Grummitt and Executive member Brett James.
Presidents Update: By Ian Kennedy
Southport Chamber of Commerce (SCOC) has a new President - Ian Kennedy.
Is the Southport Chamber of Commerce Moving?
Update on the planned merger of Southport Chamber of Commerce with Surfers Paradise Chamber of Commerce.