The Gold Coast's most influential business lobby group is pushing ahead with plans to change its name to Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce after a vote of members was stymied. Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce president Martin Hall said the planned new name was more reflective of the group's membership and its influence in the region but not all business groups in the area agreed. At a Special General Meeting held today members of the Gold Coast Central chamber voted overwhe...

The Gold Coast economy continues to outperform other parts of Queensland and Australia as it emerges as an economic powerhouse. Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce president Martin Hall said the city now accounted for one in every 10 Queensland jobs and that were now more than 300,000 workers in the region. "The Gold Coast's economic performance stands in stark contrast to other parts of the State where growth remains subdued in some areas and non-existent in other,'...

The Gold Coast's largest and most influential business lobby group, the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce, is set to change its name to Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce after a vote of members planned for January 9 next year. Chamber president Martin Hall said the new name was more reflective of the group's membership and its influence in the region. "The change of name from Central Chamber to just Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce is really nothing more than a change in ...

Small and medium businesses drive the Gold Coast economy and employ thousands of people. As your local MP, I am committed to ensuring we do everything we can to support
you, as your hard work and success of your business means our city's economy grows and creates more local jobs.

I know for many local businesses, one of their biggest frustrations is their struggle to access finance, often meaning they must put their own assets on the line. That's why last week, the...

The Return of Indy Cars! Whilst the 2018 Gold Coast car races have been and gone, it is obvious as promoter extraordinaire and Gold Coast Suns Chairman Tony Cochrane says, that the race now needs a boost to maintain its interest and place on the Gold Coast tourism calendar.  There is talk of trying to resurrect the Indy cars again but they left the Gold Coast leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of Queensland taxpayers.  Perhaps something new like a Red Bull event or eve...

The GC 600 Supercars went off with a bang and plenty of local, interstate and overseas visitors enjoyed the spectacular racing in rain and shine.  Good location for a great car race showcasing city and beach as well as a positive cash injection for local eateries and attractions.  I note the comments by senior participants in the industry that the race weekend needs an injection of modernisation and re-energising of the event to make it more relevant and significant as an ic...