Sunshine Coast Regional Council eNews
September 2009
In this month's edition:
Our Sunshine Coast - it's too good to waste
Did you know commercial and industrial waste accounts for over a third of rubbish that ends up in landfill? More importantly, were you aware that Sunshine Coast landfills are set to reach capacity by 2014? That’s less than five years away.
Waste management may not be your core business, but everyone has a role to play in reducing the amount of waste we produce on the Sunshine Coast.
After months of hard work and research, council’s Regional Waste Strategy Taskforce has completed a discussion paper outlining recommendations for waste reduction and improved waste management on the Sunshine Coast - and now it’s time to have your say.
The ideas and suggestions put forward in the discussion paper impact all of us - residents, business owners, tourism operators, schools and industry. Your opinion is a vital part of the equation in working towards our goal of reducing our waste to landfill to zero by 2020.
One of the recommendations includes working closely with local business to help reduce commercial waste by 70% before 2015.
To have your say, simply fill out council's quick survey online or pick up a copy from one of Council’s Customer Service Centres and go into the draw to win one of 10 ‘Home Recycling Kits’ including a worm farm and compost bin.
Your feedback will help inform a final Waste Reduction Strategy for the Sunshine Coast. Submissions close Wednesday 30 September 2009. The Waste Reduction Strategy will then be considered by council later in the year.
Small business assistance is just a phone call away
The Australian Government has recently launched a free service offering small business advice and support over the phone.
The Small Business Support Line and information service is dedicated to assisting small businesses. Advisors will be able to provide information, assistance and referral on small business issues.
In addition to this service, the Support Line is responsible for the Small Business Credit Complaints Clearing House which provides an avenue for small business to direct their issues about access to and the cost of bank finance.
Download the flyer [PDF 810KB] for more information about the service.
Phone the small business support team toll free on 1800 777 275 between 8am and 6pm weekdays. Email enquiries are also welcome at sbsl@innovation.gov.au
Business Networking Breakfast - 22 October
Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce will be launching their inaugural Sunshine Coast Business Expo with a Networking Event Breakfast on Thursday 22 October.
Don't miss this opportunity to network with hundreds of other business people as well as over 50 exhibitors from local businesses and Government departments.
Mayor Bob Abbot will be guest speaker and HOT 91 FM will be broadcasting live from the breakfast.
Thursday 22 October
7.00 - 8.30am
Wandiny Room, Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Entry is $35 which includes breakfast and free entry to the business expo over Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October.
Visit the website to register now.
As part of the business expo program, keynote speaker Bernard Salt will give a presentation on 'Demographic & Social Change' on Friday 23rd October from 9.30am to 11.00am. Entry is $55 inc gst including entry into the Expo. Visit the website to book.
Nominations now open for Premier's Smart Business Awards
Who is Queensland's smartest company? Who is Queensland's greatest entrepreneur?
With so many fantastic businesses on the Sunshine Coast, we encourage you to nominate yourself or your business for the Smart Business Awards and showcase what a dynamic and great place for business the Sunshine Coast is!
As part of the Q150 celebrations, the 2009 Premier of Queensland’s Smart Business Awards will recognise local companies and entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact to the State’s economy and helped put Queensland on the map.
The program includes six award categories including the Entrepreneur Award and the overall Retrospective Award.
Nominate online now at: smartbusinessawards.qld.gov.au
Nominations are open to Queenslanders and businesses. Applications close Wednesday 30 September.
For further information, please contact Kathy English or Meghann Salmon via email or on 07 3224 6623.
For more information on Queensland's 150th birthday, visit the Q150 website.
Sunshine Coast managers to be celebrated at awards finals
Michael Groom overcame serious physical and mental setbacks to reach his goals - conquering the five highest mountains in the world without the assistance of bottled oxygen, and all but one he climbed without the front third of both feet.
Now he shares his experiences to motivate soldiers going off to war, athletes struggling to come back from serious injury, and professionals who are keen to get a little closer to the truth of ‘no pain, no gain’.
Be inspried by Michael's story of pushing boundaries, asking more of yourself, and achieving excellence in every sense of the word at the 2009 Sunshine Coast Management Excellence Awards Final.
This exclusive dinner is the perfect opportunity to network and rub shoulders with the Sunshine Coast’s hottest management talent in celebration of the Professional, Owner, Rural/Remote and Young Managers of the Year.
For more information about the 2009 Management Excellence Awards, visit the Awards website or phone AIM on 1300 882 895.
Event Details
Date: Friday 18 September 2009
Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm till late
Venue: Maroochy Events Centre, Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore
Cost: $120.00 per ticket - $1200.00 Table of ten
Dress: Black Tie
RSVP: Friday 11 September
Bookings call 1300 882 895 or book online
Calling all internet training service providers
Are you an Internet training service provider? Applications are now open for grants of between $50,000 and $500,000 to deliver training and mentoring services to help small businesses become internet savvy.
The program aims to help small businesses to enhance their web presence and develop their e-business potential.
Small Business Online will support organisations that have a track record in delivering IT training to small businesses. Applicants can include industry associations, professional and business organisations, educational institutions and business enterprise centres.
Service providers will be selected through a competitive, merit-based application process.
The program will deliver services to small businesses until June 2011.
Applicants must complete an application form available from the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46. Applications close 5pm (AEST) on 25 September 2009.
More information on the Small Business Online program can be found at the AusIndustry website.
Small Business Workshops for September
Defining your Business
Tuesday 15 September 2009, 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Bridges Financial Services, Level 1, 22 Lowe Street, Nambour - $44
Call: DEEDI on 5437 1300 to book
Advance! Australia 2009 Keynote Series - Sunshine Coast
Tuesday 15 September 2009, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra - Free
Visit the website to book
Human Resources: Developing and Managing Your Team
Friday 18 September 2009, 8:30am to 12:30pm
Maroochy Surf Club, 36 Alexandra Parade Cotton Tree - $30
Call: Sunshine Coast Enterprises on 5493 6211 to book
Smart Marketing
Wednesday 23 September 2009, 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Sunshine Coast Centre, 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya - $44
Call: DEEDI on 5437 1300 to book
Human Resources: Developing and Managing Your Team
Thursday 24 September 2009, 8:30am to 12:30pm
Caloundra Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra - $30
Call: Sunshine Coast Enterprises on 5493 6211 to book
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