High-Value Industries Priority A. Attracting and developing high-value industries. Develop and aggressively implement industry and investment plans for each of the high-value industries – focusing on addressing impediments to growth, workforce requirements, supply chains, market opportunities and the identification of key investment targets. Develop a clear investment proposition and compelling marketing materials for each high-value industry to attract and generate new investment.
Priority B. Providing a regulatory environment that encourages investment and growth. Establish the Enterprise Corridor in the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme with development requirements in appropriately designated areas to be based on strong commercial investment principles. Identify and preserve future priority public transport corridors to connect to major business, tourism, education and population centres within the Enterprise Corridor. Ensure local regulatory fees and charges relating to development of high-value industries remain at the forefront of contestability with those of other regions in Queensland and the east coast of Australia. Ensure the regulatory settings outside the Enterprise Corridor do not inhibit or constrain investment in agribusiness and niche tourism and leisure experiences.
Priority C. Promoting innovation, research and digital participation Develop and implement a Sunshine Coast Digital Economy and Participation Plan for business and industry. Support targeted professional mentoring, entrepreneur and angel investor programs. Develop innovation, best practice and business skills in existing and new regional businesses, including rural and hinterland businesses, to increase their sustainability. Increase links and collaborations between research institutions, business and industry in the region.
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Implementation Report Card 2013 – 2018
