Economic Development

Council aims to create a dynamic business environment that secures prosperity through sustainable growth and continues to add to the Sunshine Coast’s high quality of life.

The Sunshine Coast region has a diverse and buoyant economy ranging from tourism, manufacturing and agriculture to aviation and environmental technologies. The region has a Gross Regional Product (GRP) estimated at $10 billion (2008). This has contributed greatly to Queensland’s economy, which has been Australia’s fastest growing economy for more than 10 years. 

Source: 2011 Census; Queensland Regional Profiles, Office of Economic and Statistical Research, Queensland Treasury (2011), March 2012 ABS Labour Force Status 6291.0.55.001

Council plays a key role in developing the right factors for businesses to start up, grow and expand.

The key objectives are:

• creating the right climate and environment for business growth using the regional competitive advantages
• ensuring the development of necessary infrastructure to facilitate employment in a digital economy
• diversifying the economy by identifying future employment types to maintain high and stable levels of employment
• ensuring development enhances quality of life and contributes to sustainable communities
• encouraging enterprise and innovation
• raising the skills of local people.

Invest in the Sunshine Coast, it is more than a place to do business – it’s a lifestyle choice.

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