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Hi there. Read on for the latest Sunshine Coast business and investment news.

| View in browser Hi there 2023 has certainly kicked off to a flying start!   Bonza, Australia's only independent low-cost carrier and newest airline, has been granted its licence to fly by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).    The launch of the airline follows a bumper season for Sunshine Coast Airport, which according to the Courier Mail forecast it would have more than 150,000 visitors through the terminal in December 2022, compared to less than 62,000 in December 2021.   Tourism and aviation are two of the Sunshine Coast's seven high-value industries. According to the Courier Mail, tourism businesses have recorded an “off-the-charts” season, contributing to continued growth in the region.  In other news, Sunshine Coast innovators continue to impress. Read on for the latest business investment news.   Read on for the top news this month ... Purple seal of approval: Bonza achieves its licence to fly Australia’s first B Corp cleaning brand sparkles from Coolum HQ Health tech Rediroom awarded TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions 2022 Metroll expansion reflects confidence in Sunshine Coast growth How a dip into Greek roots created a hinterland brewpub fit for the gods Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub connecting industry to local talent   This month's featured stories Purple seal of approval: Bonza achieves its licence to fly Read more Australia’s first B Corp cleaning brand sparkles from Coolum HQ Read more Health tech Rediroom awarded TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions 2022 Read more Metroll expansion reflects confidence in Sunshine Coast growth Read more How a dip into Greek roots created a hinterland brewpub fit for the gods Read more Sunshine Coast Jobs Hub connecting industry to local talent Find out more   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. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous new year.   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   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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