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

                                                            NOOSA SHIRE LOCAL ECONOMIC PLAN
                                                               ACTION PLAN OCTOBER 2015
         Rural Enterprise

Ref      Actions                                                                                                                                       Priority

1.2.1    Profile the sector to better understand the industries economic impact, strengths, challenges and opportunities.                              Current        ABN

1.2.2    Support the development of Agribusiness Networks.                                                                                             Current        Cncl

1.2.3    Map supply chains and distribution channels within the local food and beverage sector to identify gaps and potential business opportunities   Current        CNF
         or efficiency gains.

1.2.4    Finalise the Agricultural Land Use Study to inform the next planning scheme.                                                                  Current        Cncl

1.2.5    Support appropriate regional agribusiness initiatives and workforce development activities.                                                   Ongoing    ABN/CNF/Cncl

1.2.6    Support the development of appropriate food tourism initiatives.                                                                              Ongoing        TN

1.2.7    Explore the establishment of a Noosa food and beverage brand.                                                                                    1         Cncl/ABN

1.2.8    Explore the establishment a Noosa appellation similar to the Barossa, Margaret River and King Island.                                            1         Cncl/ABN



        Environmental Industries

1.3.1    Profile the sector to better understand the industries economic impact, strengths, challenges and opportunities.                                 3           Cncl

1.3.2    Explore how the next planning scheme might support business development in this sector – for example precinct planning.                          3         Cncl/IND

1.3.3    Explore the opportunity to better leverage Noosa’s Biosphere status, clean green brand and environmental credentials and communicate             3        Cncl/NBRL/
         Noosa’s competitive advantage in this sector.
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1.3.4    Work with business and industry to identify opportunities to support increased economic activity and generate employment in this sector for      3           TBD
         example start up and entrepreneurship programs.