News

Well you can't say that we didn't warn you! Last month we gave you a little bit of good advice to brace yourself for the coming onslaught of events and as you can see below, November is packed to the rafters with many low, to no-cost ways of amusing the whole family! As Summer approaches full-steam-ahead, it's all hands on deck here at CSGC as we hurtle towards the end of another big year! This will be our last newsletter of 2010, so we've put as much meat in the sandwich as we can find to keep you going until the return of our newsletters in March 2011! Our office will be closed from COB 17th December & we will return on the 17th January 2010! The crew at CSGC would like to thank you all for your support and readership in 2010 and we wish you all a very happy festive s e a s o n and look forward to keeping you all informed of what lies ahead in 2011!

What's On

1. Reconnective Kids Workshop - 6th November. In the Re-connective Kids! classes, children are engaged in a playful, interactive experience designed to introduce these empowering and transformative new healing frequencies to children ages 4 – 14
2. Kirra SurfStock 2010 - 12th-14th November. With two days of markets, f r e e m u s i c, and beach activities including an attempt on the Guinness World R e c o r d for the most number of surfers riding one wave, this years Kirra SurfStock is shaping up to be an event not to be missed!
3. Surf World Gold Coast! - 11th November. Bobby Brown was ranked alongside Midget Farrelly, Nat Young and Peter Drouyn as one of the best surfers of the 1960s. See this speciaI display dedicated to celebrating a true s u r f i n g legend!
4. Surfrider FiIm Night- 12th November. As a part of Kirra SurfStock, Surfrider Foundation presents Castles in the Sky - A Taylor Steele m o v i e along with live m u s i c and a showcase of environmentally conscious surfboards!
5. Dune Care - 13th November A perfect event for the whole family, and local community members who are concerned about the sand management issues on the Gold Coast.
6. Kirra Kite FestivaI - 20th-21st November. The inaugural Kirra Kite FestivaI is a f r e e Sunday event from 10am-6pm. There will be a prelude on Saturday night which includes night markets, live m u s i c and night sky diving displays

Business News

1. Light RaiI for Coolangatta! - A SGC Working Group has been formed to lobby Qld Gov't about the importance of the light raiI plans to include Coolangatta!
2. Cooly Rocks On - An update for businesses in the SGC region!
3. Australian Surf C r a f t Industry Association - the formation of an industry body for Surf   C r a f t manufacturers and suppliers is long overdue! No matter if you are a big pIayer in the industry or a smaller manufacturer or supplier, come and voice your thoughts on this iconic industry, ask questions or simply see what others have to say...
4. SGC Welcomes New Business - Tugun this month welcomes Fresh Mynt Cafe
5. Tourism Business Performance Support Session - a practical session focusing on customers and marketing, leadership, business process, and networks, as identified in the collective findings from the QTIC Business Barometer (QBB).
6. SGC Success Spotlight - SurfWorld Gold Coast and Gold Coast Airport both win awards!

7. Graham's Monthly Business Tips - This month Graham

Environmental News

1. From the Dunes to the Ocean, we need you to care! - If you love our Southern Gold Coast beaches, please read this important message from BeachCare and Griffith Centre for Coastal Management, Griffith University, Gold Coast!

Jim's Update

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Brace yourself for the action packed months ahead as we roll into summer in high gear, our amazing region is approaching fever pitch! Take a deep breath in October and savour the calm before the storm if you can as we all know how quickly Christmas rolls around from this point of the year! So gear up for the months ahead with all the action in October on the SGC!

What's On

1. Cooly Rocks On 2011 - Find out the latest news on the new event for 2011!
2. Surf World Gold Coast Event TONIGHT! Support Surf World Gold Coast by heading to this great little event tonight!
3. Animal Action Day - The 4th Annual Animal Action Day festivaI this weekend at Gecko House & Winders Park, Currumbin. People from all over Australia will descend on the Gold Coast to raise awareness, appreciation & respect for all animals & the environment. All proceeds will be used to re-wild and breed the critically-endangered South China Tigers. See the full program here!
4. The Patch Lounge - Coolangatta’s premier new hot spot, presenting an unparalleled commitment to sophistication, modesty and elegance!
5. A garden with a difference! - A must-see garden with rainforest, themed plantings, original dairy and spectacular Japanese garden with tea-house.
6. FestivaI Love - Here's a hint... Kirra in November will be AWESOME!!!

Business News

1. Focus On TUGUN - Tugun is a bubbling and vibrant community village and is currently undergoing a facelift with the Tugun Centre Improvement Project starting to take shape!
2. Spotlight on New Business - Tugun this month welcomes Trilogy Hair & Psychics and Toolona St Food Store!
3. QTIC Business Barometer - an online self evaluation system designed to help Queensland tourism businesses assess the strength of their operations. We encourage businesses to avail themselves of this cost-free opportunity to self-assess their business.

4. Promote your business for next to nix! Learn more about how we can help you effortlessly promote your business!

5. SGC Success Spotlight - Nadia Sunde, a proud Souther Gold Coaster, has taken out 3rd place in the International Songwriters Competition, Children's Category! Congratulations Nadia, on a great achievement!

6. Northern Rivers Tourism Symposium - If you're in hospitality, retail, health & wellness, the arts, transport, entertainment, service or education - you're in the tourism business! Click here to read more about the Symposium!

7. Graham's Monthly Business Tips - This month Graham has a great offer for just TWO SGC businesses looking to double their business turnover in the next 12mths!

Environmental News

1. Caring for our Dunal System - Read an update from GCCC as to the current projects to care for our beachesand Dunal Systems on the Southern Gold Coast

Jim's Update