Queensland Business Law Today

I would like to thank Ed Gainer from Sunshine Coast Regional Council Economic Development for inviting me to the 2011 Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards.  Ed is doing a fantastic job in driving economic activity on the Coast and bringing business here.

It was a fantastic evening attended by more than 600 guests, and it showcased the innovation, entrepreneurship and pedigree of the Sunshine Coast business community.

I was particularly excited to see so many clients, supporters and friends of Ferguson Cannon Lawyers as either finalists, or award winners.  I thought it fitting that I mention the following individuals and businesses who have close relationships with our firm:

1. Andrew Stevens of KHA Development Managers who won the prestigious Outstanding Business Person of the Year Award;
2. Savvy Business Sales who won the Outstanding Business of the Year Award;
3. Verified Businesses who won the Business Services Award;
4. Fertility Solutions Sunshine Coast Pty Ltd who won the Small Business Professional Services Award;
5. Sunshine Coast Radiology who won the Large Business Professional Services Award;
6. Bank of Queensland Maroochydore  who won the Businesses Services Award;
7. Bruce Campbell of Action Coach who was a finalist for the Outstanding Business Person of the Year Award;
8. Vickie Magic of Sunshine Coast of Business Matters Magazine who was a finalist in the Outstanding Business Person of the Year Award;
9. Mark Stitt of Suncoast Fitness Health Club who was a finalist in the Outstanding Business Person of the Year Award;
10. Bebrok Excavations who were finalists in the Building/Manufacturing Award;
11. Haycroft Workplace Solutions who were finalists in the Business Services Award;
12. Smith & Geyer Property Valuers who were finalists in the Business Services Category;
13. Business Matters Magazine who were finalists in the Creative/Knowledge Industries category;
14. The Suncoast Fitness Centre who were finalists in the Lifestyle Services Category;
15. Keating & Associates Accountants who were finalists in the Professional Services Category;
16. Complete Framing Maroochydore who supplied the awards for the evening.

I am proud to be involved with so many successful individuals and businesses who excel in their individual fields.  Congratulations to all of them and I look forward to next year’s awards.