Member Spotlight – Joe Surace
Bloomhil Cancer Care
Where do you live?
Buddina
Tell us about your family?
Beautiful wife Caroline, and a dog and a cat that we love (well, the cat sometimes – LOL).
Favourite location on the Sunshine Coast?
Point Cartwright/La Balsa Park. Sunrise or sunset, rain or shine, day or night, it’s always such a great place for a walk. Lots of beautiful scenery and you come across friendly folks along the pathways, too.
Which local person inspires you?
Duncan Armstrong. One of Australia’s greatest inspiring Olympians. And, even many years later, despite some of life’s hiccups, he still has such a great ability to inspire a room or those around him – and always with a smile.
Favourite local business?
Good Slice Pizza in Maroochydore. I’m a sucker for a proper Napoli-style Italian pizza and Good Slice never fails. The place has a casual, fun vibe which suits my friends and I nicely, too.
Best thing about living on the Coast?
The beaches, obviously, but more than that, the Sunny Coast has this great feeling of having some big-city needs such as airports, hospitals, shopping malls etc, while still having a relaxed, slightly country feel about it.
How long have you been a Chamber member?
Since the start of the year.
What’s the best thing about being a Chamber member?
The networking events. So far, I have attended the monthly coffee mornings as well as evening events. Everyone has been so nice to deal with and the events have a great casual, fun vibe that makes you want to attend.
Favourite ChamberCast with the President and Pep?
The one with Sam Parker. He is a great guy who is also running a not-for-profit, doing great things for the community.
Favourite Chamber event?
The evening at the Toro Bar. Some great networking that night, aided by some fun intro questions set up by guest speaker Caroline Hutchinson.
How can the Coast be improved?
As someone who loves to travel around the world, we are desperate here for many new 4 to 5-star hotels at the main hubs.
What excites you about the future of the region?
The 2032 Olympics and the train/The Wave project linking Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane.
Favourite holiday destination?
Italy is always a good idea!
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