Southern Gold Coast News

Jim Wilson speaking at Realway Networking Function last night at Kirra Surf Apartments

Jim Wilson, General Manager of CSGC  speaking to a Networking function of Kirra Business people (50 attendees) on 23/09/09. Jim also introduced the Kirra Surf Stock Festival (6-9 November) to the attendees who were excited at what it will bring to not only Kirra, but the whole of the SGC. Jim also introduced Dr Jeff Kemp of the Mudgeeraba Soccer Club, which promotes the Champions Cup of Soccer which will present an inaugural Beach Soccer competition at Kirra from 30 September to 2^nd October. This too was enthusiastically received by the business group, as being an event of possible international significance.

In this photo Jim is appealing to all businesses and residents of the SGC to email a link to the website www.southerngoldcoast.com.au to all friends, family and business data bases, to assist with promoting the SGC as a holiday destination and place to do business!

Yes, you say? Well we spotted this in the public notices section of the paper over the weekend and wanted to ensure that all NFP’s are aware that there are sources of funding out there just for you.

Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund Grants are allocated on a quarterly basis and are submitted to the Government Minister for final approval.

To date over $65 million has been allocated to over 2654 grants, the smallest being $300 up to $150,000 for a single grant.

Community organisations have used grants for a wide variety of things such as the purchase of new premises or specialised equipment, vehicles or even to conduct community-training programs.

Check out www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants for more information

Do you know how many items – products or hours of service – you have to sell at what price to cover your costs?

Don’t know? Then it’s about time you found out!

Click here for more information and registration instructions to secure your seat at this informative seminar designed to assist small businesses to determine their break even point with practical and easy steps. Join us for a full continental breakfast, informative guest speakers and an opportunity to network with other small businesses in the Southern Gold Coast region.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Wednesday 16 September, Connecting Southern Gold Coast hosted a Southern Gold Coast Business Strategy Seminar at the Currumbin RSL Club. The Seminar was jointly hosted by the Institute of Business Leaders.

The aim of the Seminar was to obtain input of  local businesses into the preparation of an Economic Development Master Plan for the Southern Gold Coast. Over 90 businesses were represented.

Major issues highlighted included the need for improved public transport and infrastructure; public safety issues, particularly late at night;  the need for future development to be environmentally sustainable; improved Broadband coverage; reduction in local government infrastructure charges; implementation of daylight saving; and closer cooperation with the Tweed Shire.

The Institute of Business Leaders has been engaged to implement a series of industry sector forums over coming months, leading to production of a document that can be shared with the Gold Coast City Council and other levels of Government, in the hope of achieving better progress and funding for our region.

Leo Fisher practicing at Kirra for the upcoming tournament

Connecting Southern Gold Coast Ltd is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic relationship with Soccer’s Gold Coast Champions Cup, to trial an inaugural Beach Soccer tournament at Kirra from September 30 to October 2 this year.

“The Kirra tournament will mirror the Champions Cup Field format, which will be held at the northern end of the Gold Coast the week before. It will bring youth Soccer and cultural exchange to the Southern Gold Coast, which will be a first for not only the Southern Gold Coast, but also the Gold Coast itself,” said Jim Wilson, General Manager of Connecting Southern Gold Coast.

“It also offers us an unparalleled opportunity to promote the Southern Gold Coast internationally using the “Pure Gold” logo and branding. Beach Soccer is extremely popular overseas and we in the Southern Gold Coast want to be on the ground floor of its introduction and expansion in Australia. Our southern beaches are perfect for it!” Mr Wilson said.

Mr Wilson went on to say that, “We have agreed in principle with the organizers of the Gold Coast Champions Cup that we will form a working relationship with them to develop a fully fledged tournament at Kirra in 2010, because we believe that a Kirra International Beach Soccer tournament can grow to make an enormous impact on the profile and economic prospects for the Southern Gold Coast, by showcasing our beaches, lifestyle and culture around the World.”

“I encourage all soccer players aged 10 years to open and who are registered with a Soccer or Futsal Club to form a team and participate in this exciting Tournament by contacting Jeff Kemp on 0438 184994,” Mr Wilson said.
Mr Wilson said that he congratulated the Gold Coast City Council’s Special Event’s department and the Kirra Surf Life Saving Club for making contributions to the Gold Coast Champions Cup, as well.

Connecting Southern Gold Coast is proud to have sponsored the Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce Business Awards held yesterday at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Congratulations to all of the businesses that received awards yeaterday. Especially to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Green GuardianProgram who took out the Connecting Southern Gold Coast Special Achievement Award.

Green Guardian is Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation program designed to deliver tangible benefits for native wildlife, the community and future generations. Funds raised through the Green Guardian program directly benefit Australian wildlife through protection and conservation via valuable research and veterinary services delivered by the Sanctuary. Current projects include building a new Conservation Research Centre and Wildlife Hospital to continue the Sanctuary’s vital work. Unlike other major zoos, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is not government-funded and relies on its commercial activities to support its purpose – wildlife education, conservation and research.

Congratulations also goes to Swell Sculpture festival for it’s Business Achiever Award; Product or Service Innovation ! A well deserved recognition for their hard work and dedication over the years to building Swell Sculpture Festival into a signature event for the region!