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
                  Establish an innovation program that enables local work hubs to deliver curated content
                  Support the development of industry networks and clustering initiatives

3.8      In partnership with industry, business support groups and agencies, examine business development opportunities across industry sectors           1       Cncl/IND/CoC

3.9      Work with State and Federal government agencies to ensure the delivery of government business support services in our shire                   Ongoing      Cncl/IND

4.0      Explore opportunities to engage with all segments of the community in growing the economy including youth/younger, middle and senior             2       Cncl/CoC/IND
         generations

      4. Essential infrastructure -ensure the provision of infrastructure is appropriate to meet the needs of business and visitors

Ref      Actions                                                                                                                                       Priority

4.1      Advocate to government and telecommunication providers for improved infrastructure to facilitate connectivity including broadband and         Ongoing     RDA/Cncl
         mobile technology

4.2      Maintain community assets in accordance with Asset Management Plans to support those industry sectors that rely heavily on lifestyle          Ongoing        Cncl
         attributes

4.3      Ensure the needs of the Noosa business community are taken into account as part of the Transport Strategy                                     Ongoing        Cncl

      5. Skilled and connected businesses - establish a connected business community where knowledge is openly shared and a culture of learning and
         skill development exists.

5.1      Advocate and encourage the re-activation of education services from the TAFE Tewantin site                                                    Current      Cncl/IND

5.2      Work with industry representative groups such as the Chamber of Commerce to support and strengthen networks, connections and                  Ongoing        Cncl
         collaboration between businesses and opportunities for skill development - for example Business Mentoring Noosa, networking opportunities
         that align with this plan, a Noosa Alumni network

5.3      Build alliances with education providers to increase strategy alignment, collaboration and the delivery of education services that meet the      2         Cncl/IND
         needs of the business community and support growth in high value low impact industry sectors

5.4      Identify potential education and training opportunities that support the development of innovation and entrepreneurship within high value        2         Cncl/IND
         low impact sectors