2021-12-13 GC Agenda - Item 9 - Attachment 1 - Draft Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030

5.2.    Economic Development Framework
Driven by a clear goal to continue to diversify and strengthen our local economy, our vision to
transition to a Smart biosphere is underpinned by what we describe as ‘Pillars’ and ‘Growth
Enablers’. The diagram below outlines Noosa’s Economic Development Framework, the elements
of which are explained in more detail through this document.

  Vision: The evolution of Noosa as a Smart biosphere that connects the strong
          environmental values of our community to future focused technology that allows the
          Noosa Community to meet economic challenges




  Aim: A diversified and resilient economy that delivers high value employment opportunities




   Economic Pillars

                          Future Focused                  People & Place                Evidence Based




   Growth Enablers
                                                   Bold Economic Leadership


                            Empowering                      Encouraging                       Enabling
                             Business                     Entrepreneurship                 Infrastructure
                            Ecosystems




       Outcomes and Benefits
        A diverse & resilient local economy less reliant on volatile industries


         Increased number of high              A skilled and talented             Infrastructure accelerates
         value jobs that retain                workforce driving                  industry development and
         local talent                          innovation                         Smart Precincts


         Businesses maximising                 Successful home based              Collaborative and
         the global opportunities              businesses and remote              connected business
         and selling to the world              workers                            Ecosystems are created



        Expanded and specialised              Relevant and impactful              Returns from our natural
        education and research                support provided to our             assets with technology
        opportunities                         businesses                          driving value



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