Welcome to the first edition of Business eNews for 2012.
A reminder that the March 2012 round of Council Community Grants is now open. If you have an economic development initiative that you think may be a suitable project for some funding, visit Sunshine Coast Council website for more information. Alternatively, contact council's Local Business Support Officer with any questions or queries on (07) 5441 8114. Applications close 5.00 pm Thursday 1 March 2012.
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Opportunity for energy/water saving technologies
 Queensland organisations developing energy and water saving technologies could be eligble to receive funding through the Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF).
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Facebook for business - Free workshops
 Sunshine Coast Council will host a series of free workshops to assist small business owners with information about using Facebook for marketing purposes.
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Grow Your Business - Grow Your Market
 Are you a small or micro business in the Food and Beverage process manufacturing sector? Are you looking for support to get to the next level?
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Come and celebrate Flavour Day at Kings Beach
 The Seasons of the Sun group is celebrating the diversity of the Sunshine Coast's food and beverage producers with a flavoursome extravaganza at this year's Australia Day event at Kings Beach, Caloundra.
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'Think Big' and move your business forward
 The Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network 2012 Leadership Development Program will teach you how to define leadership and "Think Big".
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Fly-in Fly-out services to escalate on the Coast this year
 Sunshine Coast Airport will see increased fly-in fly-out services this year, with the confirmation other major mining companies will look to the Coast for workers.
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Be part of this year's Caloundra Music Festival
 Can't sing, strum or strut? Here's your opportunity to be part of this year's Caloundra Music Festival by entering The Design Our Logo Competition.
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Funding opportunity for TCF small businesses
 AusIndustry invites applicants from established Textile, Clothing and Footwear small businesses or consortiums, who have not received grants from other TCF programs, for projects to be undertaken in 2012/13.
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Council is committed to supporting local businesses to flourish and supporting new entrants to the market. Personal assistance is available through Council's local business support program. Visit council's Natural Advantage website for more details.
Thank you for taking the time to read our eNewsletter. We would appreciate any feedback you may have. Please email us at economicdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
  
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