City Economy Business Luncheon

The Economic Strategy 2022 – 2027 together with the State of the Economy Report 2022 were officially launched on Friday 18 November at the City Economy Business Luncheon. 

Keynote, Mr Koukoulas, provided insights on the challenges facing the local and broader economy and shared his optimistic view on the economic outlook for the Gold Coast.

You can access the full report and the prelude (which answers key questions from the local business community) here.

Singapore Trade Mission

The City of Gold Coast along with eight local Gold Coast businesses, attended the largest international food trade show, Food & Hotel Asia - Food & Beverage Singapore.

The show is a valuable platform for our local food and beverage exporters looking to expand into the Asian market. Visitors from Southeast Asia attend to source and buy products. For export support speak to a TradeStart Adviser.

Gold Coast pet business, Hemp Pet to go global

Hemp Pet began in the Gold Coast and will remain locally based despite continued growth. “We’re 100 per cent Australian made and owned, and we won’t stray from that.” Hemp Pet CEO Yohann Azlee says. “The Gold Coast is a great place to live as well as do business and there’s a lot of good, strong companies here. The local council is pro-business and the lifestyle is such that you can work and play, and get a nice creative balance.” Learn more here.

Upcoming events

THE BREWERS LUNCH: QUARTERLY NETWORKING EVENT

2 December 2022

Gold Coast Brewers Lunch will be held on Friday, 2nd December 2022 at The Penthouse in Surfers Paradise. Brouhaha Brewery will provide the beer, The Penthouse will provide a 2-course meal, a professional comedian will provide entertainment. The event will raise money and awareness for Gold Coast charity ‘Perry X Charity’.

Register now

ARAB HEALTH TRADE MISSION 2023

30 January - 2 February 2023

The City of Gold Coast is excited to be attending Arab Health in Dubai at the World Trade Centre in 2023. Arab Health is a global exhibition attracting serious buyers and suppliers from around the world. We are currently accepting expressions of interest to join our trade stand.

Expressions of Interest close 2 December 2022.

Register now

THE PIE LIVE: AUSTRALIA

25 - 26 July 2023

The PIE Live: Australia will take place on 25-26 July 2023 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Register now

Check out other events within the City of Gold Coast, by clicking here.
Are you a local business? Register your event here.

Business Grants & Programs

Local businesses programs, schemes and support snapshot. For more information follow the links below:

• Advancing Renewables Program - provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies.
• Business Basics Grants Program - provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice.
• Caravan Parks Grant - supports eligible caravan parks with plans for infrastructure upgrades.
• Digital Growth Program - The City is delivering a fully subsidised opportunity for local tourism accommodation businesses to receive digital health checks, six keynote sessions, six hours of 1:1 mentoring on-site, access to online learning modules and key takeaways.
• Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program - an opportunity for manufacturers to become more productive and create the jobs of the future.
• Queensland Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme - provides rebates to QLD individuals and businesses who have purchased a new Zero Emission Vehicle.
• Screen Australia Funding and Support - provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of Australian screen content.

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