Meeting papers

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                 Noosa Council Small Business Friendly Activities – to date

We will communicate and engage with small businesses
   •   Business Roundtable
   •   Economic Development Business e-Newsletter

We will raise the profile and capability of small businesses
   •   Business Support Panel
   •   Fast Five Local Business videos
   •   Peregian Digital Hub (incubator & accelerator)
   •   Sponsorship of Generation Innovation & other local innovation/entrepreneurship programs
   •   Economic Development Grants

We will promote and showcase small businesses
   •   Fast Five Local Business videos
   •   Sponsorship of Sunshine Coast Business Awards

We will develop and promote place-based programs for small businesses
   •   Pilot Placemaking Project (Pomona)

We will simplify administration and regulation for small business
   •   Business Launchpad
   •   Direct integration of Snap Send Solve and TechOne
   •   Reduction in code assessable and impact assessable requirements under Noosa Plan 2020

We will ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms for small businesses
   •   Prompt payment terms for local business
   •   Local supplier procurement criteria
   •   Libraries and Galleries commitment to use local small businesses where possible to support
       our local creative arts sector

We will support small business resilience and recovery
   •   Disaster Reconstruction Co-ordinator (Black Mountain)
   •   Business Disruption project Officer for Roadworks/Infrastructure projects
   •   Disaster Resilience Forum
   •   COVID Support program (2020-2021)

We will measure and report on our performance
   ✓ Corporate Plan
   ✓ QSBC Reporting requirement




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