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title: Sunshine Coast named one of the Smart21 Communities for the ninth time in 10 years | Latest Invest Sunshine Coast newsletter
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| View in browser Hi there In yet another great achievement for the Sunshine Coast, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has again recognised the region as one of the international Smart21 Communities. That's the ninth time the coast has received the gong in 10 years!    This award is a testament to the Sunshine Coast region's commitment to leveraging technology, innovation and connectivity. It also adds to the announcement last year of the Sunshine Coast as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which recognises the region's sustainable approach to growth and the value given to its people and places.  Bolstered by the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network, Queensland’s fastest direct international data and telecommunication connection to global markets, the Maroochydore CBD continues mark growth milestones. The newest commercial building, A1, opened this month, counting an international tech company as its anchor tenant, alongside accountants, design firms and specialist eateries.   Read on for more of the top news this month ... Sunshine Coast named a Smart21 Community by the ICF for ninth time New $20 million A1 building opens as Maroochydore CBD continues to grow Sunshine Coast ranked third most-loved destinations in the world Airline hits bookings milestone as flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns launched The uni avoidance tactic turned major success story that coast will soon experience Please feel free to contact me if you'd like to know more about doing business on the Sunshine Coast!   Alex   Alex Lever-Shaw Head of Investment Attraction Economic Development Branch Sunshine Coast Council    Email: invest@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Access a wide array of information online This month's featured stories Sunshine Coast named a Smart21 Community by the ICF for ninth time Watch video New $20 million A1 building opens as Maroochydore CBD continues to grow Read more Sunshine Coast ranked third most-loved destinations in the world View rankings Airline hits bookings milestone as flights from Sunshine Coast to Cairns launched Read more The uni avoidance tactic turned major success story that Coast will soon experience Read more Read the latest investment stories and download the Investment Prospectus View blog In case you missed it Demand for hotel development   A steady entry of new hotel rooms across key commercial and leisure precincts is required to meet the growth of both domestic and international visitors to the region. Download the new Sunshine Coast Investment Prospectus 2022: Hotel Edition or find out more on our website.  Learn more Are you looking to achieve your dream of establishing a business on the Sunshine Coast…  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 with our Investment Lead, Wendy Macdonald, on 0408 731 999 or wendy.macdonald@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Give your business a boost of Vitamin SC (Sunshine Coast)!   As more city businesses look to the regions to establish, relocate or expand, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is firmly in the spotlight, with attractive business benefits and lifestyle advantages. 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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