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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 6 AUGUST 2019
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 6 AUGUST 2019
OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018-19 PROGRESS REPORT
THE NOOSA ECONOMY
No. Project Urs cay N Update Status
1 Finalise tenure and operating arrangements for the Economic Development Manager Tenure and operating arrangement complete for this financial year and The Completed @
Peregian Digital Hub Hub is operating at near-full capacity with technology individuals and
businesses setting up new ventures and expanding existing. Noosa's
technology ecosystem is being facilitated from the Hub, with specialist groups
forming around; digital agencies & creatives; technologists; digital storytellers;
blockchain enthusiasts; start-up founders; music producers. These groups
and the expanding youth tech development and STEM program will be helped
by the $75,000 funding received from the State governments Advance
Queensland program
2 Continue implementation of Local Economic Plan with a Economic Development Manager A Local Economic Plan (LEP) actions continue to be implemented. An MOU Completed @
focus on the priority sectors of rural enterprise, digital, has been formed between education providers as part of the Noosa
sustainable tourism and health and wellness (including Education and Training Alliance (NETA), publication of 'GrantGuru' to assist
aged care) businesses to target funding opportunities, hosting and support of multiple
business networking events.
3. Continue collaboration with Tourism Noosa on Chief Executive Officer The Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group is continuing to meet On track @
Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group to work through issues raised. A separate report on the Group's progress was
reported to Council in February 2019. The group are working towards a joint
declaration/statement that articulates a joint vision for sustainable tourism.
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