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Fast-tracking of the Sunshine Coast Airport’s expansion took out the number-one position in the wish-list at recent Sunshine Coast Business Leaders Round Table. The suggestion was among a number of similar proposals to help stimulate the Coast’s economy and underlined a passion among business leaders to find positive solutions. The conference, involving more than 60 business, industry and government representatives and hosted by Sunshine Coast Council, opened to hear a "state of the economy" report by demographics compiler AEC Group. The report noted that according to the 2011 Census, the Coast’s population was closer to the 307,000 mark – which suggests the rate of population growth is slowing. Reassuringly however, was the report suggested that the Coast’s economy - when compared to other non-mining regions - was in competitive shape on many counts.

Nominations are open for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.  The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the efforts and achievements of the diverse and dedicated Sunshine Coast business community. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to nominate a business or person that they believe excels at what they do or to self-nominate. On Saturday 10 November the winners will be announced at the Gala Celebration Function to be held at the Innovation Centre at University of the Sunshine Coast. The Awards Gala has been hailed as the’ hottest business party in town’ and attracts close to 650 guests. Guests include the region’s business, community and government leaders and is a fitting tribute to the Awards program. For more information on how to nominate phone 5443 5661, or nominate online .

SCENE – the Sunshine Coast Events Network, consists of a series of educational event management workshops and networking evenings. These workshops and evenings are available for anyone to attend and are held at various locations throughout the year with the following objectives: to strengthen the quality and enrich the diversity of events in the region to increase job opportunities within the region's events industry to provide a forum for discussion and innovation in the events industry to provide an opportunity for event management students to network and volunteer. The educationals are event management workshops for those who are new to event organisation, are looking to run a new event or would like to further develop existing events or skillsets. A variety of topical subjects are addressed by presenters with valuable knowledge and experience in the relevant area.  Networking evenings are held after each educational and provide an opportu...

Small- to medium-sized tourism operators are encouraged to complete a CSIRO survey to assist in identifying strategies to minimise impacts and take advantage of opportunities that arise from future climate change and variability. The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand the different perceptions of climate change across the tourism industry in the Sunshine Coast.  This questionnaire is completely voluntary and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The questionnaire is being administered to a large sample of tourism businesses in the Sunshine Coast region to yield representative views of the industry.  When completed, you will be invited to include your address for the chance to win one of three Coles Group & Myer vouchers, each worth $100.00 (only one chance per business). Your address will not be linked to your responses in order to protect your identity. The survey will close at 9am on 11 June 2012.

Celebrate all things eco-friendly by getting involved in Green June, the biggest environmental event month of the Sunshine Coast calendar year.  The month-long festival includes a range of events to help Sunshine Coast residents reduce their environmental footprint and contribute towards a more sustainable future for our region. Discover the latest in green technologies, practical hands-on solutions, relevant local information and a diverse range of fun-filled events and activities.  This extensive program of events is centred on a number of signature ‘green’ events including: Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival, The Living Smart Glossies Awards EcoFlicks, The Green June Movie Festival, Lake Macdonald Festival of Water, Treeline, and workshops galore! Check out the events listings for all the Green June event details.

Businesses, residents and community groups now have until Monday 21 May to enter the 2012 Living Smart Glossy Awards. Sunshine Coast Council had extended the date to give businesses more time to enter. This extra week should allow sufficient time for the region’s sustainability champions to enter, whether they are a business, individual or part of a community group. The Awards, due to take place on Friday 15 June, celebrate achievements in sustainability and offer great promotional opportunities for winners. The 2012 Living Smart Glossies Awards are hosted by Sunshine Coast Council and sponsored by University of the Sunshine Coast, TAFE, Noosa Biosphere, Seven Network, and Sunshine Coast Daily. Visit Living Smart  website  to nominate by Monday 21 May.

WHERE: Complete Property Training Office, Unit 5, Capital One Building, Capital Place, Birtinya Qld DATE:  Wednesday 27th June 2012. TIME:  6.00pm to 7.30pm COST:  Free of charge - sponsored by MPP Management Rights Seminar nights provide general information on this exciting and rewarding industry, with expert guest speakers from the areas of Accounting, Law, Finance, Training and Experienced Managers telling it like it is. Phone 5477 1989 / 0410 343 219 to contact Matt Campbell for bookings or send an email to  info@managementsales.com More information   http://www.completepropertytraining.com.au/blog/?p=656