 "A Message from State Member for Mermaid Ray Stevens - April 2018")
As a long term resident of the Gold Coast I am proud to be part of the host city of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. A warm welcome to all our international and interstate competitors and spectators for the opening of the Games this week. May competitors and spectators alike enjoy the amenities our city has to offerincluding friendly local hospitality. The Gold Coast is a fantastic setting to stage one of the largest elite multi-sport events held on the planet and ...
The Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce will hold a Special General Meeting at 5pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018 to approve the financial reports of the 2016-17 financial year. The reports were not approved at the Annual General Meeting because of a delay in the audit process.
The Special General Meeting will be held at the Gold Coast Business Hub, Level 2, Kay House 35 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215.
Members will be notified via email in coming days.
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Posted by Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce President Martin Hall
on 22 February 2018
The Gold Coast is great city to live in and a great city in which to do business. The Gold Coast Bulletin's recent article about the price of car parking in the city being cheaper than other major cities around Australia highlights just one of our competitive advantages.
Convenient and inexpensive parking is essential to support businesses to contribute to the economy. According to Tourism and Events Queensland statistics, each year the Gold Coast plays play h...
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on 26 October 2017
 "A Message from by Karen Andrews, MP Federal Member for McPherson")
POSITIVE NEWS ON PENALTY RATES FOR SMALL BUSINESS
It was very good news for Gold Coast businesses when the Federal Court upheld the decision of the independent Fair Work Commission on penalty rates this week.
The Fair Work Commission sets award pay and conditions, including penalty rates, in the same way the Reserve Bank sets interest rates. They are an independent umpire.
In making its decision on penalty rates for some workers in the hospitality and retail industries, the Commis...
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on 26 October 2017
 "A Message from Michael Hart MP, State Member for Burleigh, Shadow Minister for Energy Biofuels & Water Supply")
Its been a busy time in Burleigh of late and there is no sign of slowing down before Christmas.
Highlights this past month include the opening of the newly resurfaced Burleigh Heads Ocean View Walking Track in the Burleigh Headland National Park, just in time for Spring. The national park is the centrepiece of our electorate where else can you take a bushwalk with ocean views in the heart of a City? The resurfacing and the widening in some parts has made the track much safer for the he...
Posted by Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce President Martin Hall
on 26 October 2017
 "A Message from the President - 26 October 2017")
It's nearly the end of October! Where does the year go? This year seems to be flying by and it won't be long until the Gold Coast is hosting the Commonwealth Games.
If you haven't already done so, it is time to start making plans about how you will manage your business and travel plans while the Games are being held. The City of Gold Coast, Department of Transport and Main Roads and GOLDOC have established a free travel advice program.
They are working...
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