By JONATHON HOWARD
NOOSAVILLE business owners let their hair down on Monday 1 December, for the Noosaville Business Association’s Christmas party.
The event took place at Red on Thomas and attracted about 50 members as well as Noosa councillors Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic and Frank Pardon.
It was also a perfect time to switch on the Thomas Street roundabout Christmas lights, which will automatically turn on at 7pm every night during the Christmas period.
Several business owners said Noosaville was coming out of a severe downturn since forced amalgamation and post global financial crisis.
“It was a real struggle along Gympie Terrace during the forced amalgamation,” Cecilia Young, owner of Rimini by the River, said.
“But since the de-amalgamation the business environment here has gone from strength to strength, thanks largely to the efforts by Noosa Council.”
Mrs Young said Noosa Council’s support to host Gympie Street Markets, the recent successful regatta and other initiatives were putting the business hub back on the map.
“It’s great to have such a supportive council as we move back into a prosperous time for Noosaville,” she said.
Noosaville Business Association president Andy Slavin thanked all association members and businesses that have helped make the year a success.
