Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc

27/04/2026

Tuesday 12 May. Jim Chalmers hands down the Federal Budget.

And already the noise has started. CGT discount changes. Negative gearing on the table. An 'ambitious' Budget, Chalmers' own words. What does any of it actually mean for Gold Coast business owners?

That's exactly what we're hosting.

From Canberra to the Coast: What the Federal Budget Means for Gold Coast Businesses

A GCNCC luncheon on Friday 22 May at Sea World Resort. We're translating the Budget into plain-English, practical insight for Northern Gold Coast business owners.

📅 Friday 22 May | 11:30am - 3:00pm
📍 Sea World Resort Conference Centre, Main Beach

Hosted by Emily Jade from 102.9 Hot Tomato, with a keynote from BDO's Mark Molesworth and a panel of Gold Coast business and economic experts.

Early bird tickets available until 5 May:
🎫 Members $110 | Non-Members $130

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10/04/2026

🚀SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🚀

Please welcome our newest sponsors! We believe supporting community and growing local business is the core of our chamber. We're proud to have Wilson Environmental Compliance a Gold Sponsor for our Chamber!

Wondering what benefit your business could attain from sponsoring a chamber? Get in touch with us today to learn what being a part of a chamber means, and how we can help your business develop the way you imagine.

09/02/2026

For our first event of 2026, you’ll leave with more quality introductions in one evening than most people make in weeks.

GCNCC, Southport Chamber and BNI Gold Coast & Tweed are joining forces for one focused night of facilitated speed networking at Aviary Rooftop Bar.

⚡ One hour of structured speed networking
💡 Practical insights from Ilona Teremi on turning conversations into real opportunities
🍸 Time before and after to connect more casually

📅 Thursday 5 March
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Aviary Rooftop Bar
🎟️ $45 Members | $55 Non-Members

If you’re serious about making 2026 count, this is where you start.

16/12/2025

A huge year for the Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce, capped off by our biggest event yet, Innovate with AI at the Sheraton Mirage.

From Business Connectors and our first Coffee Connector to major forums and showcases, 2025 proved the strength of the Gold Coast business community. Businesses showing up, supporting each other and creating real opportunities to grow together.

Thank you to our members, committee, partners and supporters for being part of the journey. We’re looking forward to building even more in 2026.

Here’s how we closed out the year!

10/11/2025

AI, a 2-course lunch & 100 businesses

Join us at the stunning Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast for an afternoon of insight and connection. Enjoy a two-course lunch, a drink on arrival and conversation with the Gold Coast’s most forward-thinking business leaders.

Whether you’re curious about AI or ready to take your business to the next level, you’ll leave with practical ideas, fresh connections and a renewed sense of possibility.

Join The Table
https://ai.gcncc.events

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06/11/2025

Lunch, insights & 100 Gold Coast businesses

The real magic of GCNCC events? The people.

Connect with 100+ business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs all over lunch at the Sheraton Mirage.

Walk away with practical AI strategies and new business relationships that last well beyond the event.

Want a glimpse of what to expect?

🎥 Take a look at the highlights and photo galleries from our recent events to see the energy for yourself.

https://gcncc.org.au/galleries/

Join Us At The Table: https://ai.gcncc.events

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04/11/2025

5 things you’ll walk away with on November 14

Here’s what you’ll gain from Innovate with AI:

1️⃣ Four expert speakers sharing real-world AI implementation strategies

2️⃣ Networking with 100+ local business owners

3️⃣ Practical frameworks to apply instantly

4️⃣ Government insights on AI support for small business

5️⃣ Confidence to start your AI journey tomorrow

Plus enjoy a premium two-course lunch at Sheraton Mirage with a drink on arrival.

Secure Your Ticket:
https://ai.gcncc.events

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03/11/2025

🚀SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🚀

Please welcome three of our newest sponsors! We believe supporting community and growing local business is the core of our chamber. We're proud to have 102.9 Hot Tomato as our Media Partner, and Jacobs Australia, and BNI Gold Coast as Gold Sponsors!

Wondering what benefit your business could attain from sponsoring a chamber? Get in touch with us today to learn what being a part of a chamber means, and how we can help your business develop the way you imagine.

03/11/2025

4 Experts. 1 Goal. Your AI success.

Meet the Experts Shaping the Future of AI in Business

Our expert line-up covers every angle of AI adoption. From strategy and implementation to policy and real-world results.

Emma Crichton – CEO, AutogenAI APAC
Discover how AutogenAI is helping businesses save hours and win more work through smart automation. Emma will share real examples of how companies are using AI writing tools to scale proposals and communication without losing the human touch.

Hon. Steve Minnikin – Minister for Small & Family Business
Reducing red tape and enabling small business innovation through AI and data; outlining how the Queensland Government is streamlining regulation, improving access to open data, and supporting responsible AI adoption to help small businesses operate more efficiently and with greater confidence.

Fahim Khondaker – Partner & Data & AI Lead, BDO Brisbane
Fahim bridges the gap between data strategy and business outcomes. He’ll unpack how to identify the highest-impact AI opportunities in your business and avoid common pitfalls.

Gary Waldon – Reinvention Coach, Transformation Director & Author
Gary’s message is simple: AI will not replace you but a mindset that resists reinvention might. Learn how to turn disruption into opportunity.

Together, they’ll show you how to go from AI curiosity to AI capability with insights you can apply to your business the very next day.

Secure Your Ticket:
https://ai.gcncc.events

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29/10/2025

AI will not replace you but a mindset that resists reinvention might.

Gary Waldon, Reinvention Coach, Transformation Director and author of Mastering the Art of Reinvention, helps leaders and teams navigate the human side of transformation.

At our Innovate with AI: Small Business Growth Luncheon, Gary will share how to embrace reinvention in the AI era.

His message is simple: AI will not replace you but a mindset that resists reinvention might.

Learn to Reinvent with AI
https://ai.gcncc.events

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