Get involved – Economy

There are many ways you can help achieve our vision for Economy. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.

Individuals and families

Buy your goods and groceries from local markets and businesses and try new Queensland products and service providers.
Consider diversifying or upskilling to increase your knowledge, and ability to adapt to change.
Learn an Asian language to increase your personal and professional opportunities.
Turn your business idea into reality by making the most of the mentoring services, networking and investment opportunities.
Connect with people around the world to explore opportunities and share knowledge.

Start a local market—encouraging the community to develop, grow, buy and sell locally.
Promote community businesses and support up-and-comers to boost the local economy.
Consider how to draw on local knowledge and expertise to find innovative ways to help local businesses thrive.
Partner with neighbouring communities to explore opportunities to expand business and grow industry connections.
Work with local businesses and industries to help showcase your local area.

Consider new technology to diversify and explore future business opportunities.
Invest in research and development to grow your business.
Develop risk mitigation strategies to manage the unexpected.
Work with the education sector to tailor training to your needs.
Work with industry partners and government to develop centres of excellence that provide capacity building and drive innovation.
Inform government of issues affecting your industry and work collaboratively to achieve positive solutions.
Promote a knowledge sharing environment and equip employees with the skills to identify and act on opportunities to innovate.

Simplify and reduce the regulation and compliance requirements affecting small business.
Engage with business and industry when developing and implementing policies and regulations that may affect their operations.
Help bright minds convert ideas into reality and enable businesses to increase productivity.
Ensure business owners have access to reliable infrastructure across Queensland to drive economic activity.
Promote tool kits and mentoring services that help start-ups get off the ground.
Support local businesses to move into new markets and promote Queensland’s economy to the world.
Foster economic resilience through industry action plans.
Ensure government operations are effective and efficient.