2015-11-10 - P&O Agenda - Item 18, Attach 1&2 - Draft Noosa Shire Local Economic Plan

      advances in technology to develop products that address a global desire to find alternative sources
      of energy, to reduce waste, and to minimise water and energy use.
      Environmental industry businesses are generally high value adding and export-orientated. They fit
      well with the community’s desire to diversify the structure of our local economy and to include more
      knowledge–based businesses. Noosa is currently home to a number of well-established businesses in
      this sector. There are also a number of high achieving Eco-Biz graduates who now enjoy cost
      savings through implementing programs that reduce waste, and minimise water and energy use.
      How:
      Activity in this sector looks to support increased:
             collaboration and clustering
             business activity
             employment and career opportunities
             education and training opportunities.

6.6   Tourism
      Who:
      Businesses operating in the tourism industry are captured in a number of Australia and New Zealand
      Standard Industry Classifications such as accommodation and food services, rental, hiring, real
      estate services, arts and recreation.
      What:
             world class tourism destination
             strong brand awareness
             a very proactive industry
             existing successful management and funding structure.
      Noosa’s highly regarded tourism industry boasts strong brand awareness, provides a substantial
      contribution to GRP and is a key employing sector. Noosa Shire clearly demonstrates a competitive
      advantage in tourism.
      The Noosa Sustainable Destination Plan 2013-2016 guides strategies and actions within this sector
      and is delivered by the highly-regarded Tourism Noosa Ltd on behalf of Council and local businesses.
      To enable this, Council collects a Tourism Levy from business and commercial property owners
      across the Noosa Shire. This levy helps fund Tourism Noosa's operations.
      This Plan recognises the far-reaching and positive outcomes of tourism across many industry sectors
      in the Noosa economy. These include retail, local food and beverage producers, restaurants, events
      and the many other businesses that support tourism related activities.
      How:
      Activity in this sector look to support:
             increased visitor yield/spend
             wider visitor dispersal
             increased visitor satisfaction

6.7   Creative Industries
      Who:
      Creative industries businesses are captured in a number of Australia and New Zealand Standard
      Industry Classifications such as information, media and telecommunication, arts and recreation
      services and professional, scientific and technical services.
      This Plan adopts the generally accepted definition that includes:
             music composition and production
             film and television production
             entertainment software (including animation and computer games)
             performing arts
             writing, publishing and print media
             advertising, graphic design and marketing
             architecture, visual arts and design.




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