Mayor Keith Campbell - Economic Development Portfolio Report - 11 October 2017
Economic Development 2017 Roadshows The 2017 Roadshow visited nine (9) centres through September and featured presentations on the Prequalified Suppliers, Beakon Contractor Management Software...
Economic Development
2017 Roadshows
The 2017 Roadshow visited nine (9) centres through September and featured presentations on the Prequalified Suppliers, Beakon Contractor Management Software, 2020 South Burnett Economic Development Strategy and updates by Portfolio from Mayor and Councillors. These events attracted 200 members of the public and provided some great connections for Economic development. Key messages to be delivered to support implementation of the 2020 South Burnett Economic Development Strategy were as simple as:
- Have a positive discussion about your business, local community and the regional economy
- Apply a new skill
- Share your story through social media, customer service, industry networking or simply host a BBQ
Mundubbera to Jandowae Road Working Group
In partnership with BIEDO and AgForce, South Burnett Regional Council established a working group for the Mundubbera to Jandowae Road. This road has been identified as a priority road by AgForce and the working group has been established to enable a collaborative approach to upgradie this important transport route. The working group, facilitated by BIEDO, has discussed the need for funding to scope upgrade projects (determining costs involved) and development of an economic case for the required upgrades to occur.
Upcoming Events
South Burnett Directions with Toowoomba & Surat Basin Enterprise are working closely with the primary contractor for the AGL Coopers Gap Wind Farm and extend an invitation to potential suppliers to attend the Kingaroy Supplier Information Forum. This event will be attended by representatives from AGL, GE and Catcon on Wednesday 25 October in the Luncheon Hall at Kingaroy Showgrounds. Speak with your local Chamber of Commerce for more details.
The Regional Economic Development Growth Forum will be held in Maryborough on Thursday 9 November. You can join BIEDO and South Burnett Regional Council representatives on the Ken Mills Toyota Bus for the trip across to the FREE event and back – details from BIEDO.