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The consumer marketing campaign for Australia’s symbol for quality tourism, the T-QUAL Tick , will be launched on 6 December 2011. The Tourism Australia led campaign will encourage travellers to book T-QUAL products when planning their next Aussie holiday. Activities of the campaign include: A dedicated T-QUAL micro site within the TripAdvisor Australia website showcasing T-QUAL endorsed businesses; Advertising across numerous Australian travel planning sites directing consumers to the TripAdvisor micro site; Preferential listing on Australia.com for T-QUAL endorsed businesses that are part of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW); and  A supporting PR program that will highlight quality tourism experiences throughout Australia.

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) is inviting you to attend next FREE industry development workshop - Crisis Communication. A crisis communication strategy should be an essential part of your business plan. Once you're in the midst of a crisis, it's too late to start thinking about how you will deal with the media, upset customers and stressed staff. Presented by:  Kerri Anderson, Communications Manager, Tourism Queensland and Katie Toney, News Producer, Seven Local News. Date: Tuesday 29 November 2011 Time: 5pm - 8.30pm Venue: Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, Corner Esplanade & Venning Street, Mooloolaba Cost: FREE REGISTER HERE by Friday 25 November 2011 .

Sustainability is the hot topic of today. Give yourself a boost with accredited short courses being offered online at Sunshine Coast TAFE. The best part is these courses are 100% FREE and are a perfect opportunity to enhance your existing qualification, or get an insight into an interesting new area. You don't even have to be a current student to enrol - Take a look at the courses being offered until December 2011 below: Implement Sustainability in the Workplace- Sustainable Work Practices Online Introduction to Sustainability in the Workplace Online

Noosa Boardroom, in partnership with Quest Community Newspapers, is giving back to the local business community with a $10,000 Business Expansion Giveaway in a State-wide competition. The winner of the competition will receive six months free office space and services at the Noosa Boardroom business centre and serviced office complex in Noosaville.  Along with the free office space the winner will also receive all major office on-costs such as use of internet, phone answering, reception services, furniture and use of meeting rooms. The competition forms part of the Quest newspapers ‘Jobs for the Coast’ campaign with both Quest and the Noosa Boardroom encouraging all business types from all Queensland regions to participate.  Businesses are encouraged to demonstrate how they would contribute to the local Sunshine Coast economy in a short simple online form. The competition closes on Monday 21 November and is open to anyone with an Australian Business Numb...

On 1 July 2012 the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax will take effect. What will this mean for your business? Sunshine Coast Council has invited Dylan Byrne, Partner BDO and expert advisor on the carbon tax, to share the most up to date information on: the opportunities and implications for your business some strategies to assist your SME to address the issues surrounding the new tax the Government’s Clean Energy Future plan. Dylan will be available to answer your questions. When From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 3 November 2011   Where  Caloundra Events Centre, Function Room 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra When From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 10 November 2011  Where  Maroochy Events Centre, Maroochy 3 Room Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore When From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 17 November 2011  Where  The J, Foyer 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Contact details  economicdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

The Sunshine Coast Environment Awards - Froggies, recognises the significant contributions made by members of the Sunshine Coast community, businesses and community groups in achieving positive environmental outcomes in the Sunshine Coast region. In previous years͕ the Froggies have been awarded in categories based on the issues a project sought to address (waste, water etc). This approach did not do justice to the interrelated nature of many of these issues͕ nor to the ability of many past nominees to respond to multiple issues.  This year the categories have been re-written along organisational rather than environmental  boundaries. This year the Froggies seek to recognise a champion in each of the following categories: Government  Small/Medium Business  Large Business  Individual School  Not for Profit Association  Nominees in each category will be judged on their success in minimising negative i...

The Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards celebrate the contribution of individuals, community organisations and businesses in the region. These prestigious awards are designed to pay tribute to those who make extraordinary contributions to society or who are outstanding achievers in the community. Council is calling for nominations of outstanding locals to be recognised at the fourth annual Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards.  How to nominate: The awards will be presented in the following categories Business Creative Community Environment Sport and recreation Senior Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Make a nomination online . Nominations will be assessed in accordance with the categories, criteria and conditions of entry.