Business
The Sunshine Coast is one of the most exciting business destinations in Australia. The region offers a skilled and educated workforce, focuses on innovation, an increasingly diverse economy and well-planned areas for business growth. Council provides services to enable local business to thrive and to support investment in the region.
Supporting local business
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Regional Economic Development Strategy 2013-2033
Find out more about the 20-year vision and blueprint for sustainable economic growth.
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Invest Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast offers an unrivalled mix of quality investment opportunities, prime commercial and coastal locations, a dynamic, innovative ecosystem and an idyllic lifestyle and environment.
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Level Up
Find information, resources, programs and other support that can help you overcome challenges and realise opportunities in your business.
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Starting your business
Find out what you need to know to start your business on the Sunshine Coast.
Supporting your business
Resources, tools and support for your business.
Preparing your business
Find out how to prepare your business for emergencies or disaster.
Business news and events
Stay up to date with the Sunshine Coast business community.
Invest Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast offers an unrivalled mix of quality investment opportunities, prime commercial and coastal locations, a dynamic, innovative ecosystem and an idyllic lifestyle and environment.
Regional innovation
Discover how Council is supporting innovation and entrepreneurs.
International relations
Fostering local to global connections in order to raise awareness of the region's investment and export opportunities and better position the Sunshine Coast in key international markets.
Major events sponsorship program
Council aims to position the Sunshine Coast as Australia's premier regional major events destination.
Tenancy opportunities
We have a number of tenancy opportunities in council-owned and managed properties throughout the region.
Business News
Connect, trade and save on ASPIRE
Find out how your business or community group can help save money and the planet.
Council votes on e-transport trial future
Sunshine Coast Council has been trialing e-transport hire in the Mooloolaba and Maroochydore area since May 2023. Council has agreed to end the trial on September 30, 2024, and reassess the Sunshine Coast’s readiness for e-transport hire offerings in 2026.
Growing with the flow: Coast building confidence soars
The latest 2023-24 Development Indicator Report indicates growing confidence in the region. The value of construction building approvals hit a record high, up $100 million from 2022-23.
Head to Nambour for events galore
Nambour has plenty of event offerings to get you through the last of our Winter weekends.
Find new travel mode to The Curated Plate
It’s almost time for the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival to tantalise your taste buds. So get ready to plan your trip – whether you’ll be on wheels or on foot.
Why investing in this industry is so vital
Sunshine Coast Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the vibrant industry for which our region is famous across the nation and the world.
Connect, trade and save on ASPIRE
Find out how your business or community group can help save money and the planet.
Council votes on e-transport trial future
Sunshine Coast Council has been trialing e-transport hire in the Mooloolaba and Maroochydore area since May 2023. Council has agreed to end the trial on September 30, 2024, and reassess the Sunshine Coast’s readiness for e-transport hire offerings in 2026.
Growing with the flow: Coast building confidence soars
The latest 2023-24 Development Indicator Report indicates growing confidence in the region. The value of construction building approvals hit a record high, up $100 million from 2022-23.
Head to Nambour for events galore
Nambour has plenty of event offerings to get you through the last of our Winter weekends.
Find new travel mode to The Curated Plate
It’s almost time for the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival to tantalise your taste buds. So get ready to plan your trip – whether you’ll be on wheels or on foot.