It has been three years since the Gold Coast Bulletin published its Power 100 list and we’ve expanded it in 2015 to celebrate the 130th birthday of the Gold Coast Bulletin.

In the past, the Power 100 has focused almost exclusively on the big business you glimpse in the VIP rooms of the city’s premier events.

This is where much of the city’s power still rests, but the 2015 Power 130 recognises the growing economic diversity of the Gold Coast and the expanding influence of digital and social media.

This is why you’ll notice sporting icons, celebrities and social media sensations on the list this year.

Check out who took out the positions of 111 to 130 below. We’ll be counting down to number 1 every day this week.

130. LARRY MALAN:

The man who took over one of the city’s biggest real estate agencies when Ray White Broadbeach sank into receivership is now brokering some of the most prestigious property sales in the city. Also involved with the Ultiqa luxury resort holiday club scheme.

129. LUCY COLE:

Started Lucy Cole Prestige Properties in 2000 and built it into one of the city’s leading real estate agencies. Has strong, well-established connections throughout the business community and beyond and could be a contender in the local council elections.

128. RAY STEVENS:

The former mayor and Mermaid Beach MP is Leader of Opposition Business in the House. Unanswered questions over his involvement in a chairlift proposal and a viral `chicken dance’ during the election campaign did nothing for his credibility.

127. KERRY WATSON:

Mr Watson is the chairman of Events Queensland Gold Coast which runs the Gold Coast Airport Marathon. He is also the chairman of the Arts Centre Gold Coast and is involved in the council’s plans to deliver a new cultural precinct. He continues to market the Gold Coast in Japan.

126. PETER WARD:

The ProbuildMD has led the construction of some of the biggest infrastructure projects in Queensland, including the Gold Coast Hospital and Brisbane Supreme Court. Now he’s heading up construction of the new six-star hotel at Jupiters. A personable guy who’s passionate about the Gold Coast.

125. GLENN TOZER:

The web-savvy division nine councillor is a marketing and communications professional, skills which have served him well in his political career. He also has strong links to agriculture and is an agitator for local growth of technological industries.

124. ALAN MACKENZIE:

A director of the Gold Coast Suns Football Club, Dr Mackenzie has also been president of the Southport Football Club for more than 40 years and has a long history of connection with the AFL as a player, coach and administrator.

123. PETA FIELDING:

The co-founder and CEO of Burleigh Brewing is also new chair of the Australian Craft Beer Industry Association. Well-connected across the Coast, Ms Fielding is a strong supporter of other local businesses and charities. Burleigh Brewing has grown from a start-up to a well-loved Gold Coast icon in just eight years.

122. KAREN PHILLIPS:

Runs a successful communications, branding and events company. She is also a director of the Gold Coast Community Fund and founder of the Women in Business Awards and the popular Early Risers Club — both of which have landed seriously impressive speakers. Don’t be surprised if you see her name on a ballot paper.

121. MAX CHRISTMAS:

The property veteran and former councillor is a surf lifesaving stalwart who has long had his finger on the city’s pulse. He loves the Gold Coast and promotes it every chance he gets. Also well connected at local, state, federal and international levels.

120. NIKIFORIDES FAMILY:

Their Oracle at Broadbeach development remains one of the most striking buildings in the city and the family company Niecon continues take on design projects. Con Nikiforides is revered in the business community and his sons are continuing their father’s legacy.

119. ANDREW MEADOWCROFT:

The self-made PR and events guru manages some of the biggest accounts in town and has friends in high places in politics and media. He also has a strong following on social media. Where there’s a successful event you can bet the Squirrel had a paw in it.

118. CHRIS NYST:

The founding principal at Nyst Lawyers has forged a reputation as a high-profile criminal lawyer, with tennis champ Bernard Tomic and Gold Coast Titans players among his clients.

Mr Nyst is member of the Griffith University Innocence Project and is also an acclaimed crime writer and screenwriter.

117. AYMON GOW:

The CEO of Tropical Fruit World and chairman of Destination Tweed is an influential New South Welshman with deep roots in local politics and business. Tropical Fruit World is a national pioneer of “agri-tourism”, which has helped it weather financial and other storms that can affect business.

116. ANDREW TRAVIS:

The CEO of the Gold Coast Suns moved to the city from Melbourne to help start the new club after working to establish the AAMI stadium in Melbourne. The former COO of the club is determined to see the stadium and the city lift its customer service game and is a strong promoter of the club’s charity organisations

115. CHARLI ROBINSON:

The cheerful breakfast radio star, once part of cult kids band Hi-5, is an emotive speaker and well-liked media identity with strong nationwide contacts in media and entertainment. A vocal supporter of local charities and advocate of women’s body image and a regular on the social scene on the Gold Coast and beyond.

114. MICK POWER:

The founder and managing director of BMD Constructions has grown his small family business into one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, consulting and urban development organisations. Boasting a portfolio of projects of up to $1 billion, BMD has consistently doubled its turnover every three years.

113. DES LACY:

Former Superintendent Lacy is now head of venues security for the 2018 Commonwealth Games — a complex job in these complex times. There has been speculation in the past year of a career in politics for the former top cop — watch this space.

112. RICHARD FOWLER:

A radio veteran who has survived decades in an industry where many don’t. With Gold FM breakfast co-hosts Bridget Daley and Peter “Spida” Everitt, has consistently ruled the radio roost. Well known and respected in business and media circles.

111. JUSTIN FUNG:

Mr Fung, with his father Tony, and their Aquis Group has been on a Gold Coast property buying spree in the past year, snapping up the Soul Penthouse, valuable land on Surfers Paradise Esplanade and Patinack Farms. They have also contracted to buy the Sheraton Mirage, which they hope to redevelop. Also the Gold Coast Titans’ naming rights sponsor until 2016.