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Need help accessing information on what grants are available and relevant for your business? The Australian Government has recently updated their Grants & Assistance Finder tool on their small business website business.gov.au The free search tool helps businesses look for a wide variety of government grants and assistance programs. Over 600 programs are listed in areas such as climate change, innovation, education and business development. The new ‘Open to apply’ function displays all grants and assistance programs open for application, giving business owners a more targeted search. Start your search today by accessing the Grants & Assistance Finder .

On 1 December 2011 a  State Government Waste Levy  came into force across Queensland. The industry waste levy is a charge on each tonne of commercial and industrial waste or construction and demolition waste that is added to landfill. It aims to encourage better diversion or recovery of useful resources by everyone in the waste process. Waste levy charges Businesses are required to pay from $35 per tonne extra when depositing landfill waste at council facilities and anyone with a commercial general waste bin service will notice the extra charge in their rates notice from January 2012. Recycling does not attract the levy. This state government levy is implemented by local governments across Queensland and is an action from the  State Government’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategy 2010–2020  . What can I do? Businesses can reduce their exposure to the levy by rethinking their waste and recycling practices. Council is already working ...

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) is a member-based organisation responsible for the marketing, management and development of tourism for the benefit of the Sunshine Coast community and visitors to the region.  SCDL has recognised the challenges the industry has faced and have developed a membership program that will provide value for all operators.  As a member of SCDL, you will have the opportunity to participate in dynamic marketing campaigns, subsidised activities and have access to the latest research and development reports, all designed to assist you in growing visitation to the Sunshine Coast and your business. For more information on membership levels or becoming a member, click here .

Between 4.00 pm and 8.00 pm everyone can help reduce peak electricity demand by making simple changes to the way electricity is used in the home. Sunshine Coast residents now have an exciting opportunity to earn up to  $600 in rewards  and save on electricity costs by joining the free  Sunshine Coast Energy Conservation Community program (ECC). The program is administered by ENERGEX and supported by council as part of its  Energy Transition Planning . All Sunshine Coast households are invited to participate by taking the following steps: Step 1 – read the  letter  [PDF 270KB] and brochure posted to all households on the Sunshine Coast in October 2011. These explain what the Sunshine Coast ECC is and how you can take part. Step 2 – visit the  ECC website  to find out how to participate. The website has information about the program, the range of offers you can choose from, what's involved when you enrol and frequently asked ...

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