2018-11-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               6 NOVEMBER 2018


BRANCH ACTIVITIES               RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS                          CURRENT PRIORITIES                       THE NEXT QUARTER
                                   Start-up program launched with
                                     SCRIPT funding
                                   Innovate Noosa, with funding from
                                     Federal Government launched the
                                     ‘Venture Playbook’, a tool for
                                     businesses to use to grow and
                                     innovate
                                   Economic Development Grants
                                     awarded to: Create Noosa $2,000
                                   Concierge service provided to
                                     multiple stakeholders including:
                                     Alkira Software, Offiscape Furniture,
                                     Bendigo Bank, Commtract,
                                     Cleansight, Boardrooms Australia,
                                     Lime Transport Solutions, Land and
                                     Sea Brewery

Industry & Sector Development      Digital Sector – Peregian Digital Hub      Digital Sector – Continue to           Digital Sector - finalise operational
                                     officially opened 12 September.              ‘operationalise’ the Digital Hub.        management of the Digital Hub.
                                     Currently 18 Technology Co-workers           Launch ‘Barception’ service              Focus on expanded revenue
                                     located downstairs, and part-time          Education Sector – finalise NETA         opportunities and program
                                     co-worker option launched in                 action plan and funding                  expansion
                                     September. Program of events
                                     during report period include
                                     Govhack, Steve Baxter entrepreneur
                                     event, e-game (Fortnite), schools
                                     coding and maker day, creative in
                                     residence.
                                   Barception Invitation to Quote closed
                                     and negotiations being finalised with
                                     the successful applicant
                                   Education Sector – the Noosa
                                     Education and Training Alliance
                                     (NETA) launched officially at the
                                     Digital Hub in September. Minister
                                     for Innovation and Sandy Bolton,
                                     local MP hosted an Education
                                     Pathways workshop at the Digital
                                     Hub


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