Better Business Habits
Weekly on Thursday mornings · Breakfast
Maroochydore · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners who want routine, accountability and referrals
ReferralsLearningCommunityStructuredMembership
Octi Business
Networking · workshops · industry
Groups & networking
The Coast's recurring business rooms - referral groups, chambers and industry bodies. Filter by what you want out of one, how it runs and what it asks of you.
Regular groups
18 groups
BNI Alliance - Sunshine Coast
Weekly on Wednesday · 9:30am start
Maroochydore · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Aura
Weekly on Friday · 7:00am start
Meridan Plains · Caloundra · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Business Sunrise
Weekly on Thursday · 6:45am start
Alexandra Headland · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Elite - Sunshine Coast
Weekly on Wednesday · 7:00am start
Dicky Beach · Caloundra · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Focus - Sunshine Coast
Weekly on Wednesday · 9:15am start
Peregian Springs · Noosa · Coolum
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Northern Lights
Weekly on Wednesday · 6:45am start
Mooloolaba · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Platinum
Weekly on Thursday · 6:45am start
Buderim · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Powerhouse
Weekly on Tuesday · 6:45am start
Meridan Plains · Caloundra · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
BNI Team Momentum
Weekly on Thursday · 6:45am start
Mooloolaba · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and professionals who can commit to weekly relationship and referral building
ReferralsVisibilityCommunityStructuredMembership
Bx Hinterland Breakfast
Fortnightly on Thursday · 8:00am–10:00am
Woombye · Nambour · Palmwoods
Best for: Hinterland owners seeking referral partners and wider Sunshine Coast connections
ReferralsVisibilityCollaborationStructuredMembership
Bx Noosa Breakfast
Fortnightly on Thursday · 8:00am–10:00am
Noosa Springs · Noosa · Noosa Heads
Best for: Noosa owners seeking new referral partners and cross-industry connections
ReferralsVisibilityCollaborationStructuredMembership
Bx Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) Breakfast
Fortnightly on Friday · 8:00am–10:00am
Maroochydore · Cotton Tree · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners who want frequent new connections and referral partners
ReferralsVisibilityCollaborationStructuredMembership
Bx Sunshine Coast South (Caloundra) Breakfast
Fortnightly on Wednesday · 8:00am–10:00am
Meridan Plains · Caloundra · Kawana
Best for: Owners seeking broad connections and referral partners in the south
ReferralsVisibilityCollaborationStructuredMembership
Noosa Business Connect
Weekly on Wednesday mornings · Breakfast
Noosa · Noosaville · Tewantin
Best for: Regular referrals and category exclusivity
ReferralsCommunityVisibilityStructuredMembership
Noosa Business Group
Weekly on Wednesday · 6:45am–8:00am
Noosa Springs · Noosa · Noosa Heads
Best for: Noosa business owners who want consistent, relationship-led referrals
ReferralsCommunityVisibilityStructuredMembership
Sunshine Coast Business Breakfast Group
Weekly on Thursday mornings · Breakfast
Caloundra · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Consistent relationships and referrals in the south
ReferralsLearningCommunityStructuredMembership
The Business Club - Sunshine Coast
Weekly on Thursday mornings · Breakfast
Buderim · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners who value consistency and established relationships
ReferralsCommunityLearningStructuredMembership
Chambers of commerce
25 groups
4556 Chamber of Commerce
Coffee monthly; other events through the year · Morning and after-hours
Buderim · Sippy Downs · Forest Glen
Best for: Local visibility and broad community connection
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Business Chamber Queensland
Events, briefings and webinars through the year
Brisbane City · Queensland
Best for: Businesses seeking statewide expertise, learning and wider connections
LearningVisibilityCollaborationSocialMixed
Business Yandina
Member meetings, coffee meetups and business events through the year
Yandina · Yandina and surrounding districts
Best for: Yandina businesses wanting local relationships and practical updates
CommunityVisibilityLearningSocialMixed
Caloundra Chamber of Commerce
Regular breakfasts, After 5 events and major programs · Morning and after-hours
Caloundra · Golden Beach · Pelican Waters
Best for: Business visibility, advocacy and a large local network
VisibilityCommunityLearningSocialMixed
Coolum Business and Tourism
Regular business and tourism events
Coolum · Peregian Beach · Mount Coolum
Best for: Tourism, local business collaboration and place-based visibility
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Cooroy Chamber of Commerce
Networking and educational events through the year
Cooroy · Cooroy and surrounding Noosa hinterland
Best for: Cooroy and hinterland businesses seeking local connection and visibility
CommunityVisibilityLearningSocialMixed
Eumundi Chamber of Commerce
Business and community meetings through the year
Eumundi · Doonan · Verrierdale
Best for: Town-centre connection and collaborative promotion
CommunityVisibilityCollaborationSocialMembership
Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce
Networking, workshops and member events through the year
Glass House Mountains · Peachester · Beerburrum
Best for: Glasshouse Country businesses seeking local collaboration and practical learning
CommunityVisibilityLearningSocialMixed
Gympie Chamber of Commerce
Events, business updates and regional programs
Gympie · Southside · Cooloola
Best for: Gympie-region business relationships and advocacy
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Hastings Street Association
Quarterly member meetings plus precinct activations and events through the year
Noosa Heads · Hastings Street
Best for: Hastings Street businesses and operators focused on precinct success
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Kawana Chamber of Commerce
Breakfasts, coffee catch-ups and social mixers · Morning and after-hours
Kawana · Birtinya · Buddina
Best for: Connection in the Kawana and health precinct
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce
Chamber and district business activities through the year
Kenilworth · Kenilworth and surrounding Mary Valley districts
Best for: Kenilworth district businesses wanting local connection and representation
CommunityVisibilityCollaborationSocialMixed
Maleny Commerce
Regular member and community events
Maleny · Witta · Conondale
Best for: Hinterland business relationships and local advocacy
CommunityVisibilityCollaborationSocialMembership
Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce
Coffee + Connect monthly; learning and on-location events · Morning and after-hours
Maroochydore · Cotton Tree · Alexandra Headland
Best for: CBD connections, visibility and practical business updates
VisibilityLearningCollaborationSocialMixed
Montville Chamber of Commerce
Member meetings and local business events
Montville · Flaxton · Mapleton
Best for: Visitor-economy collaboration and village advocacy
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMembership
Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce
Business events, activations and campaigns through the year
Mooloolaba
Best for: Mooloolaba businesses seeking connections, promotion and collaboration
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Nambour Chamber of Commerce
Regular breakfasts and business events · Mostly morning
Nambour · Woombye · Burnside
Best for: Nambour CBD connection and local revitalisation
CommunityVisibilityLearningSocialMixed
Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Regular networking, learning and advocacy events
Noosa · Noosaville · Tewantin
Best for: Noosa-wide visibility, advocacy and diverse business contacts
VisibilityCommunityLearningSocialMixed
Noosa Junction Association
Business and precinct events through the year
Noosa Heads · Noosa Junction
Best for: Noosa Junction traders and operators wanting a strong precinct network
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Noosaville Business Association
Networking, coffee meetups, lunches and after-hours events through the year
Noosaville
Best for: Noosaville businesses wanting friendly local connections and visibility
CommunityVisibilityCollaborationSocialMixed
Peregian Beach Business Association
Member and village events through the year
Peregian Beach
Best for: Peregian Beach businesses seeking precinct visibility and shared initiatives
VisibilityCommunityCollaborationSocialMixed
Pomona & District Chamber of Commerce
Chamber and hinterland business activities through the year
Pomona · Cooran · Kin Kin
Best for: Pomona and Noosa hinterland businesses seeking regional visibility and connection
CommunityVisibilityCollaborationSocialMixed
Sunshine Beach Association
At least six association meetings per year; community events as announced
Sunshine Beach
Best for: Sunshine Beach businesses and residents invested in the village’s future
CommunityVisibilityCollaborationSocialMixed
Sunshine Coast Young Chamber of Commerce
Networking and professional-development events through the year
Maroochydore · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Young professionals and emerging leaders building Coast-wide relationships
CommunityLearningCollaborationSocialMixed
Tewantin Traders Association
Trader and community activities through the year
Tewantin
Best for: Tewantin traders and service businesses seeking local promotion and collaboration
CommunityVisibilityCollaborationSocialMixed
Industry bodies
28 groups
Australian Smart Communities Association
Webinars and meetups plus an annual summit
Online · Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Best for: Local-government, technology, planning and smart-community professionals
LearningCollaborationVisibilityIndustryMembership
Business Mentoring Noosa
Mentoring by appointment for up to 12 months · By appointment
Noosa · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Small-business owners and early-stage founders seeking experienced guidance
LearningCollaborationCommunityLearningMixed
Business Mentors Sunshine Coast
Monthly mentoring sessions for six months · By appointment
Palmwoods · Sunshine Coast
Best for: Owners and founders seeking structured business mentoring
LearningCollaborationCommunityLearningMixed
Cleantech Network
Regular industry events and Green Drinks
Sunshine Coast · Noosa · Australia
Best for: Cleantech founders, sustainability professionals, investors and service providers
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN)
Events and programs throughout the year
Sunshine Coast · Noosa · Gympie
Best for: Food producers, manufacturers, growers and supporting businesses
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
Housing Industry Association – Sunshine Coast
Regular events, training and awards
Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Best for: Builders, trades, designers, suppliers and housing professionals
LearningCollaborationVisibilityIndustryMembership
Manufacturing Excellence Forum (MEF)
Monthly site visits
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Manufacturers, supply-chain businesses and operational leaders
LearningCollaborationVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
Master Builders Queensland
Regular events, training and awards
Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Best for: Builders, contractors, trades and construction suppliers
LearningCollaborationVisibilityIndustryMembership
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
Community and sustainability events throughout the year
Tewantin · Noosa Shire
Best for: Sustainability-focused businesses, community organisations and environmental partners
CommunityCollaborationLearningVisibilityLearningMixed
Property Council of Australia – Queensland
Regular events and learning programs
Brisbane · Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Best for: Property, development, planning and investment professionals
LearningCollaborationVisibilityIndustryMembership
Queensland AI Hub – Sunshine Coast Chapter
Chapter events throughout the year
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Business owners, AI practitioners, educators and technology professionals
LearningCollaborationVisibilityCommunityLearningCasual
Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast
Periodic forums, briefings and programs
Sunshine Coast · Moreton Bay
Best for: Businesses pursuing regional development, investment or government connections
CollaborationLearningVisibilityIndustryCasual
Silicon Coast
Annual flagship festival plus partner events
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Technology founders, innovators, investors and ecosystem partners
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMixed
Slow Food Noosa
Events throughout the year
Noosa · Sunshine Coast · Gympie
Best for: Food producers, chefs, hospitality businesses and local-food advocates
CommunityCollaborationLearningVisibilitySocialMembership
Study Sunshine Coast
Workshops and events throughout the year
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Education providers, employers, students and workforce partners
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityLearningCasual
SunCoast Angels
Monthly pitch meetings · Third Monday; time and venue vary
Sunshine Coast · Noosa
Best for: High-growth founders, investors and startup advisers
CollaborationLearningVisibilityIndustryMixed
Sunshine Coast Business Council
Forums and events throughout the year
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Senior business leaders, major employers and regional stakeholders
CollaborationLearningVisibilityIndustryMembership
Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network
Monthly events plus annual awards · Breakfast, lunch or evening
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Women business owners, executives and emerging leaders
CommunityLearningCollaborationVisibilitySocialMembership
Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance (SCCA)
Monthly opportunities guide and regular events
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Artists, creative practitioners and creative-business owners
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
Sunshine Coast Cyber Network (SCCN)
Quarterly events
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Cybersecurity, IT, education and digital-safety professionals
LearningCollaborationVisibilityCommunityIndustryCasual
Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association (SCEIA)
Monthly networking plus scheduled workshops · Usually evenings; varies
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Event producers, venues, suppliers and event-service businesses
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective
Industry events plus annual awards
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Musicians, venues, producers and music-industry workers
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
Sunshine Coast Screen Collective
Workshops, networking and screenings throughout the year
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Filmmakers, producers, crew, performers and screen businesses
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance
Periodic industry and partner events
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Technology businesses, founders, educators and digital professionals
CollaborationLearningVisibilityIndustryMembership
Tourism Noosa
Regular member events and training
Noosa Heads · Noosa
Best for: Noosa tourism, hospitality, accommodation and experience businesses
CollaborationLearningVisibilityCommunityIndustryMembership
UDIA Queensland – Sunshine Coast Branch
Regular regional events and briefings
Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Best for: Developers, planners, consultants and urban-development professionals
LearningCollaborationVisibilityIndustryMembership
UniSC Innovation
Programs, workshops and networking throughout the year
Sippy Downs · Sunshine Coast · Moreton Bay
Best for: Founders, researchers, students and innovation-led businesses
LearningCollaborationVisibilityCommunityLearningCasual
Visit Sunshine Coast
Regular industry events and briefings
Sunshine Coast
Best for: Tourism, hospitality, accommodation and business-events operators
CollaborationLearningVisibilityIndustryMembership
Directory listed via Buy Local Sunshine Coast. · Last checked 27 July 2026