2022-08-15 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                15 AUGUST 2022


•    In accordance with Council procurement policy, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) was initiated,
     and attracted over 100 responses.
      o    With such a positive response to this tender from the market, a revised evaluation
           strategy was developed to enable continued streamlined assessment of the responses
           in accordance with legislation: and - provide a Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers
           (ROPS) that could by Noosa Council
      o    The Panel was approved by Council Report at the Services and Organisation
           Committee.
      o    Approved contractors can now be procured under a Noosa Council Panel
           arrangement.

Other Economic Development Outputs
Noosa 4.0 Precinct Innovation Tour
•   In April 2022, a delegation including the Mayor, Councillors, and senior Stockwell (property
    developers) staff toured the Noosa Civic Innovation Precinct followed by presentations from
    the regions emerging biotech companies (and potential anchor tenants for Noosa Innovation
    Precinct – Noosa Precinct 4.0) - Provectus, Servatus, Corematic and Genics.
•   The purpose of this familiarisation tour was for senior council policy makers and biotech
    executives understand infrastructural requirements of a biotech facility and lay the
    groundwork for future-focused development of innovation industries consistent with the EDS
    and Noosa Precinct 4.0.
•   Building on the momentum of this tour, economic development and Stockwell staff have
    started fortnightly project meetings to advance a marketing plan, government and funding
    partnerships, and innovation industry lead generation.
Noosa Business Roundtable

•    The Noosa Business Round Table is convened by Noosa Council and comprises of
     representation from local business groups and government agencies, including local
     (Precinct and Industry) Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Tourism Noosa and State
     and Federal Government departments.
•    Originally brought together in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Roundtable has evolved
     into a proactive and strategic business forum that provides information and guidance to help
     shape a range of Council’s strategies, policies, and activities. A new charter reflecting this
     has been developed for this forum.
•    The Roundtable meet every 6-8 weeks and is chaired by the Director of Planning &
     Sustainable Development.
•    Current initiatives targeting labour shortages in the region supported by ECDEV include:
      o Adopt a Worker Pilot Program – Noosa Chamber of Commerce $30,000
      o Employment Portal – Tourism Noosa $60,000
Business Support Panel
•    Originally developed to assist businesses through the COVID pandemic, the Panel has
     evolved into a general business support program across a range of specialities. Initial
     activities supported included:
      o Respond Global to support businesses with COVID 19 Webinar, Information Sheets,
           and supply of RAT tests
      o Business Mentors Noosa
      o Buy Local Sunshine Coast promotion
•    Over FY 21/22 the entire value of this program amounted to $29,794, including $7,000 to
     support Buy Local.


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