Brisbane's business networks
Business networks provide a valuable point of connection and sense of community for business owners. Use this page to find out about the benefits of joining a business network and Brisbane business networks that Brisbane City Council regularly connects with.
Benefits of joining a business network
Formal business networks have a structured business plan, host regular meetings with members and provide member updates about events and opportunities.
Being part of a business network can help you:
- connect with other businesses by attending meetings, events and workshops
- keep informed about business grants and opportunities
- raise your business profile and boost referrals
- gain new ideas and fresh inspiration
- collaborate and work towards a shared purpose
- work together to achieve more.
Find a Brisbane business network near you
Council is committed to supporting and promoting not-for-profit business networks. We regularly connect with 20 not-for-profit Brisbane business networks. Some drive continuous improvement of a local retail precinct, while others have broader catchments and goals.
Precinct-focused business networks
These business networks represent local retail precincts and actively work to promote and activate their area.
- Caxton Street Development Association Inc.
- Manly Harbour Village Chamber of Commerce Inc.
- Nundah Now Inc.
- Our Stones Corner Business Group
- Oxford Street Business Association Inc.
- Sandgate and Districts Chamber of Commerce Inc.
- West End Traders Association Inc.
- Wynnum Commerce Inc.
Want to establish a local business group?
If you're interested in forming a local business group in your retail precinct, the 'Importance of collaboration' module in the Local retail and activation toolkit provides practical advice and templates to get you started.
Business networks with broader catchments and goals
On-demand workshops for business networks
As part of Council's support for these business networks, we're offering to fund one on-demand workshop in 2024-25 for each network. Networks can choose from one of the following topics.
- business continuity planning
- AI for small business
- social media
- cyber security.
Your network must be able to:
- provide a suitable venue
- provide catering (optional)
- invite network members to attend the workshop.
Council will coordinate and pay for an experienced provider to deliver your workshop. We're liaising with eligible networks directly about this opportunity.
More information
For more information about how Council connects with Brisbane business networks, email Council.