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| View in browser Hi there The latest report card is out for the Sunshine Coast's Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) and it shows stunning results for the region's economy. Underpinning the Sunshine Coast's status as one of Australia's strongest regional economies is the fact that household incomes are now almost on par with the Queensland average, when just over 10 years ago they were more than 20% below. There has also been major growth within high value industries, especially health and wellbeing, aviation and aerospace and tech. The aviation and aerospace industry had the highest average annual income across the seven high value industries. With Bonza Airlines’ head office now at Sunshine Coast Airport and council's investment in the new runway, the airport’s international capability has untold potential. During the 2022 financial year, Sunshine Coast Council assisted in securing $64.5 million in direct capital investment, creating 754 new jobs. The flow-on effect of this investment creates a $602 million economic impact and nearly 2000 jobs.     Be sure to download a copy of the REDS 2021/22 Annual Report to see the full results. View report card Read on for this month's news and features ... High value industries driving income through global connections Vitamin SC gives Coast a healthy dose of success as EDA Award finalists Local Business Champion: Mick Fielding, RAIDER Targetry Feeding time frustrations sparked award-winning baby business Starting or running a business is now easier in Queensland   This month's featured stories High value industries driving income through global connections Learn more Vitamin SC gives Coast a healthy dose of success as EDA Award finalists Read more Local Business Champion: Mick Fielding, RAIDER Targetry Watch video Feeding time frustrations sparked award-winning baby business Read more Starting or running a business is now easier in Queensland Learn more Catch up on the stories you might have missed - view the Invest SC blog Read more   Get in touch!  At Sunshine Coast Council, we're approachable. For example, you can call us (or we can call you!) about your business location plans. Did you know that we offer the following services?  Concierge tours of key business locations (in real life!) Site selection assistance Business case support Development approval support Connections to supportive contacts and networks Relocation assistance To find out more about business expansion or relocation opportunities on the Sunshine Coast, please do not hesitate to get in touch.      Alex Alex Lever-Shaw Head of Investment Attraction Economic Development Branch \| Sunshine Coast Council    Email: invest@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Phone: +61 407 753 645 Visit our blog page or access a wide array of information online   Want to share this email? Click below!  Sunshine Coast Council - Economic Development Branch, Locked Bag 72, Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, QLD 4560, Australia, +61 407 753 645 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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