Brisbane's Economic Development Plan

Why? To strengthen Brisbane’s profile as a tourism and investment destination.

What we're doing

• Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and Mayor’s Forum held biennially to encourage connection and collaboration with key influencers of cities.
• Enhancing Brisbane's reputation as the destination of choice for business conferences through the Lord Mayor's Convention Trailblazer Grant.
• Promoting longer visitation through the MoreTix initiative, by directing ticketholders to other relevant events and activities at the time of ticket purchase.
• Released Brisbane's Inner City Strategy to plan precincts and infrastructure that will support our future growth.

Why? To nurture local business growth and attract new business.

What we're doing

• Helping businesses in suburban retail strips come together to promote and enhance the customer appeal of their area under the Growing Precincts Together program.
• Suburban Business Hub in Nundah provides workshops, networking and co-working space for Brisbane businesses.
• Council as a purchaser is committed to buying more from local businesses.
• Better Brisbane Proposals allow businesses with innovative ideas that help solve a problem for the city  or work toward our Brisbane Vision, to approach Council directly, rather than waiting for a tender.

Why? To offer diverse and growing employment opportunities.

What we're doing

• Expanding opportunities for domestic students with multicultural backgrounds and international students from our Sister Cities through the International Internship Program.
• Working with local and international agencies and organisations to leverage our Sister City relationships with Brisbane Sister Cities.
• Supporting the advancement and opportunities for multicultural business in Brisbane through the Lord Mayor's Multicultural Round Table.

Why? To create more to see and do.

What we're doing

• River Access Network increasing commercial, recreation and tourism opportunities focusing on the Brisbane River.
• Brisbane Greeters program offers free orientation tours to tourists and visitors, available in over 13 languages.
• Outdoor Gallery transforming Brisbane’s laneways and city streets into engaging spaces.

Why? To deliver on the economic priorities for Brisbane.

• Brisbane Business Hotline established in 2012 to provide a dedicated 24 hour a day, seven day a week phone channel to support business in Brisbane
• Lord Mayor’s Business Awards recognising leadership and showcasing the achievements of business in Brisbane
• Business in Brisbane Facebook group provides information and support for small businesses and entrepreneurial residents to help grow their business.