Little Cocoa
Little Cocoa is a Southport-headquartered artisan chocolatier. The company, which was established by Alicia Chapman in 2018, specialises in creating bespoke chocolates and luxury gifts for businesses, weddings, hospitality and retail customers. The company now partners with some of the biggest names in the hospitality industry, luxury brands and corporations.
Eximm
Eximm is a proud family business with more than 30 years history. The Molendinar-based company, which employs more than 150 people, specialises in facility services including building and property maintenance, and security systems but it has also diversified into many other sectors. The company’s customers range from homeowners through to large companies, councils and state government departments.
Beare Flooring
Beare Flooring is a franchise group offering premium flooring solutions with mobile showrooms. At the start of 2024 the company had three company-owned retail outlets before switching to a franchise model. Beare Flooring now operates 14 locations — each independently owned and operated by Franchisees. The company combines family values and 5-star service with franchisees providing convenient, on-site consultations, advice, and tailored quotes.
SEE Group
Founded by the Turner family in 1988, SEE Group specialises in major infrastructure, urban development and mining projects across Queensland and New South Wales. The business comprises three main arms: civil engineering, quarrying, fleet management and mining. The company was the Gold Coast’s 2024 Business of the Year and it now employs more than 770 people.
Dockpro
Dockpro develops, builds, and distributes innovative dry-docking solutions throughout Australia and the world. The company is a family run business with three generations of the Barber family working together to their customers boating experiences. Dockpro manufactures and sells SeaPen, a dry-docking system, FloatBricks, a modular floating dock system, and boat lifts.
Clear Sky Financial
Clear Sky Financial is a Mermaid Beach-headquartered financial planning company that was launched in 2019 by Dominic O’Regan. The company, which provides personalised financial advice to everyday Australians, now has 59 employees and a commitment to helping the community. This year the company received the Bravehearts Community Impact Award for generously and consistently supporting the charity.
Proud Smile Dental and Aesthetics
Proud Smile Dental is a growing family-owned dental practice with three locations and more than 20 employees on the Gold Coast. The company offers a range of treatments from general dental care, endodontic, Invisalign, and Angel aligners, whitening treatments cosmetic and same-day crowns and veneers.
GCIT
GCIT is a Managed Services Provider specialising in Cybersecurity and IT Support. Brothers James, Blair and Elliott Munro founded the company in 2015 and the business has grown significantly each year. This year GCIT become the first Gold Coast-based managed services company to achieve ISO certification in information security, quality management and environmental management.
Pulsestart Training Solutions
Pulsestart Training Solutions is a provider of scenario-based first aid, emergency response, manual handling and Mental Health First Aid training. Established in 2008, Pulsestart’s training and assessment programs are now integrated into Griffith University’s curriculum and extra-curricular activities. Pulsestart also offers works
Centre of Movement
Centre of Movement supports children with disabilities through weekly intensive therapy programs. The Burleigh Heads provides local, interstate and international clients access its state-of-the-art clinic and specialised therapy services. Launched in 2019 by Stephen Pennisi, the company now employs 19 people, and it has one of Australia’s most advanced neurological paediatric clinics.
GC Aqua Park
GC Aqua Park is a family-owned and operated seasonal inflatable aqua park located at the Broadwater Parklands on the Gold Coast. The business prides itself on being a fun and exciting destination for anyone and is a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike. Founded in 2018, the business now attracts more than 150,000 visitors every year and it now employs 88 people.
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