Business gold coast

Business Gold Coast

Business Gold Coast (BusinessGC) is the marketing brand of the Economic Development Branch of the Gold Coast City Council. BusinessGC is responsible for broadening the economic base of Gold Coast, Queensland through investment attraction strategies and industry development initiatives, undertaken in collaboration with other levels of government.

Economic Development Strategy

Gold Coast City Council's Economic Development Strategy aims to:

*create the conditions necessary for regional economic success including a highly skilled and educated community, strong international connections, infrastructure that meets the needs of industry, and an entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.

*strengthen industries with good prospects for growth, sustainability and success in the global economy.

*create and sustain employment opportunities to meet the needs of industry and the needs of individuals for well-paid, fulfilling work.

The Economic Development Strategy drives the work of the Economic Development Branch and the BusinessGC Advisory Board.

Industry Areas
BusinessGC has identified nine industries critical to the competitiveness of the Gold Coast economy:

*Creative
*Education
*Environment
*Food
*Health & Medical
*Information & Communications Technology
*Marine
*Sport
*Tourism

These industries have been identified as providing long term sustainabilty and diversity to the city's economic and cultural development. Ongoing development of these industry sectors drives the ongoing Economic Development program.

BusinessGC Advisory Board
The BusinessGC Advisory Board (BGCAB) works with key business development organisations throughout the city to strengthen and diversify the Gold Coast's economic base and encourage national and international business investment. There are currently 23 BGCAB members who represent the key industry bodies in the city from business, industry, academia and government.

*Mr John Witheriff Chairperson, BGCAB
*Ms Lynne Benzie Film Gold Coast
*Mr Dennis Chant Gold Coast Airport Ltd
*Ms Josie Cooper Gold Coast Music Industry Association
*Mr Dean Cooper Adventure Travel Group
*Mr Murray d'Almeida Gold Coast & Region Area Consultative Committee
*Ms Deb Daly Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
*Mr Warwick Day IT Gold Coast
*Mr Paul Donovan Gold Coast Tourism
*Mr Peter Emery Gold Coast Health & Medical Association
*Mr Brian Finn Gold Coast Innovation Centre
*Dr Laurie Hammond Technology & Research Representative
*Mr John Howe Bold Future Advisory Committee
*Mr Don Jones Marine Gold Coast
*Mr Matt Keys EnviroIndustry Gold Coast
*Mr Jeff McDermid Urban Development Institute of Australia, Gold Coast
*Mr Nick Pye Sports Business Task Force
*Prof Bryan Rothwell Study Gold Coast
*Prof Robert Stable Bond University
*Prof Max Standage Griffith University
*Ms Faye Tabet Gold Coast Food Forum
*Mr Tom Tate Commerce Queensland Gold Coast
*Mr Peter Trathen City Pacific Project Management Pty Ltd

BGCAB was established in 1996 (formerly Regional Economic Development Advisory Board) and since that time has played a pivotal role in the economic agenda and future direction of Gold Coast City.

Sister Cities
Gold Coast, Queensland has a long established international profile which began with the growth in international tourism in the 1960’s. The steady arrival of overseas immigrants has strengthened the City’s international links. BusinessGC is responsible for deriving economic and cultural benefits from the Gold Coast's Sister City relationships and international connections.

Gold Coast City has 12 Sister City relationships and one friendship agreement.

* Beihai, China
* Corfu, Greece (currently inactive)
* Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* Fort Lauderdale, United States of America
* Horowhenua, New Zealand (currently inactive)
* Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
* Netanya, Israel (currently inactive)
* Noumea, New Caledonia
* Taipei, Taiwan
* Tainan, Taiwan
* Takasu, Japan
* Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (currently inactive)

Gold Coast City has Statement of Intents (SOI) with the following cities. Statement of Intents are less formal agreements than Sister City agreements.
* Jiangmen, China
* Maoming, China

Key Initiatives

*Pacific Innovation Corridor
The Pacific Innovation Corridor (PIC) is one of Gold Coast City Council’s signature economic development projects. The Pacific Innovation Corridor centres represent, or may in the future represent, a substantial aggregation of economic activity.

*Film Gold Coast
The film industry within Gold Coast City pioneered international film production in Australia in 1980 and accounts for 75% of all Queensland film production.

Film Gold Coast is committed to driving film investment to the city. Film Gold Coast is a one-stop shop for national and international film productions and provides local knowledge and information on locations, maps, facilities and services.
*Nakheel partnership
BusinessGC facilitated an agreement between the Gold Coast City Council and Nakheel, to foster closer economic links. The agreement will promote cooperation between the Gold Coast City Council and Nakheel through the exchange of research and business information, bilateral official and business missions and identification of major projects.

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