On Coast Business Radio with Mike Ryan, we meet a proud Gold Coaster Dr Jennifer Cronin, now President of Wharf Hotels in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines, and discuss recent events and the impact on the tourist and hospitality sectors in Hong Kong?

Federal Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell joins us and tell us why she is passionate about the Gold Coast and its future.

While the world battles Covid-19, is China preparing for a new battle? Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says we should be very concerned.

Gigi Foster, Professor of Economics and Director of Education at UNSW Business School, questions Government modelling with regards to the Covid-19 shutdown and believes it was a panic reaction.

And Brian Marlow, Executive director of the Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance is critical of the Federal Gov’t’s approach to COVID 19.

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On Coast Business Radio with Mike Ryan, we talk with the Deputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, Queensland Senator Matt Canavan who says that for the nation to prosper "we have to be able to use our stuff."

LNP Member for Broadwater, David Crisafulli is fired up over the proposed Tenancy legislation.

Newly elected Gold Coast Councillor Darren Taylor discusses the big issues for the Gold Coast. Dr Marcus Smith, the Chief Economist for the Queensland Chamber Commerce shares his views on the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook.

We meet David Freeman, a 4th Generation Farmer, International Human Rights Barrister, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Board Member of Soil Care Australia, Patron of the Currumbin RSL and Skal International Southern Gold Coast President.

Michael Kelly, General Manager of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary shares his views on Tourism and the funding of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

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On Business Coast Radio with Mike Ryan, Senator Pauline Hanson joins us to discuss COVID-19 and a possible easing of restrictions on business and shares her views on China's Belt and Road initiative. Shane O'Reilly from O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat says rely less on Government Marketing and more of your own. Tweed Shire Councillor James Owen says the Coronavirus has been disastrous for the Tweed region. George Costi, State Operations Manager of RSPCA Queensland tells us that they have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus. And local Brewer Lost Palms Brewing Company has adjusted its strategy to keep supplying the Gold Coast with liquid gold. We catch up for a virtual beer with Zac Nalder...

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This week on Coast Business Radio with Mike Ryan, we catch up with Ken Phillips, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Self Employed Australia. Self Employed Australia was formed to protect the rights of independent contractors and all self-employed people.

David Ridden from Miami-based Granddad Jacks Craft Distillery tells us why they're now producing hand sanitiser.

Kurrawa Surf Club reacts to the Coronavirus as they tighten the belt with shorter operating hours. Operations manager Tracy Gardner has the details.

The beautiful Tweed region's tourism industry faces challenges after we come through Covid-19. Michael Simmons, owner of Mt Warning Tours still is upbeat about the future of Tweed tourism.

And what about the fitness industry? Jackie Martin, owner of Division EX shares her thoughts and gives us an insight on what lies ahead...

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Recorded from the Sunset Cafe Bar & Grill at Marina Mirage Shopping Centre in Main Beach.

On Coast Business Radio today we talk franchising with Luke McKavanagh from Stone Group Lawyers. We have a 'blooming' good conversation with Susan Donovan, President of the Main Beach Association, about the challenges ahead for Main Beach and the forthcoming Main Beach Flower Festival. We talk business with Dr Baden U'ren, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Bond Business School and Shane Atkins from Gold Coast business 'Ghost Racks', and tells us 'what you don't see is what you get'.

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This week on Coast Business Radio from Avani Broadbeach, we catch up with Brett Hohn, GM of Avani Broadbeach and find out why Avani Broadbeach is so successful. We dissect the latest Pulse survey on business confidence with Dr Marcus Smith, Chief Economist with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland. We talk tourism and travel with Skal International Southern Gold Coast's Ambassador Lance Smith. Coast Business Radio speaks with Cr Warren Polglase from Tweed and we check out the new ‘mini dining’ precinct in Broadbeach with Chef Braden White. And don't forget to subscribe for the latest Coast Business News, from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay and beyond.

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