Testimonials

Yatala

“Uniline Australia relocated to Yatala in 1987 to take advantage of what the Yatala area offered to growing companies. After over 20 years in the area, Uniline has experienced significant growth and is now located in one of the fastest growing corridors in Australia, with access to well developed transport infrastructure and a constant influx of people who are available for employment. Although Yatala has expanded, the area still has a sense of countryside meeting the city. It’s this community spirit which has limited security risk and enables business owners to talk freely and support each other when needed.”

Gilbert Da Silva, Chief Executive Officer

Creative industry

“Gold Coast City is the perfect location for film production. Our city has an ideal climate, diverse locations, strong infrastructure and internationally experienced crew. Our industry is assisted by the strong support and practical assistance offered by both BusinessGC and Film Gold Coast, who proactively work on driving film productions to our city.”

Lynne Benzie, President – Village Roadshow Studios

Food and beverage

“Restaurant & Catering Queensland, the peak body for the food service industry, regularly liaises with, and is consulted by, the Gold Coast City Council’s Economic Development and Major Projects Directorate. We appreciate the opportunities to ensure that the food service industry’s voice is heard. The association works closely with Council on projects that value adds and promotes the industry”

James Visser, Chief Executive – Restaurant & Catering Queensland

“Clancy’s Pies has moved from start-up to 60 employees in six years and now distributes nationally. Gold Coast City is the perfect place to do business; we have a very supportive government and city council”

Mr Patrick Clancy, Clancy’s Pies

Information, communication and technology

“Silicon Valley showed that a technology business can be located almost anywhere, so why not choose a place based on the lifestyle it offers? Gold Coast City has all the services we need for business success along with quality of life that’s hard to beat”

Sonja Bernhardt, Thoughtware

“Gold Coast City is a superb location – sun, surf and resources. Since migrating from Ireland I couldn’t think of a better place to live and work. We have such outstanding talent on our doorstep with fellow companies and local universities, what more could you ask for when running a business?”

Bridget Dickson, Caradata

Sport

“A progressive city, within a shifting youth market, that possesses high disposable incomes and long term growth forecasts. Why would you want to do business anywhere else?”

Michael Searle, Jetstar Gold Coast Titans

“Gold Coast City Council has a reputation for hosting world-class events, investing in world class facilities and providing support to sporting teams and organisations. As a result, the city has an excellent opportunity to build on our world-class training and competition standard venues. These venues provide the infrastructure that attracts elite athletes to Gold Coast City”

Nick Pye, President – Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre

Health and Medical

“The Gold Coast City Council and the Economic Development Branch have provided invaluable support to our company. Their expertise combines with a rigorously professional approach has given us a great advantage in the highly competitive international healthcare market”

Martin J Thomas, C.E.O. – MacMed Healthcare

Tourism

“Gold Coast City Council’s support for tourism within our city is unprecedented. It’s because of this, and the confidence it instils in investors, that our city remains virtually unrivalled amongst tourism destinations within Australia. The industry will continue to grow, confident in the knowledge that a strong partnership, founded on delivering economic growth, will yield significant benefits for the entire city.”

Martin Winter, Chief Executive Officer - Gold Coast Tourism.