Fraser Coast Opportunities partnership

Fraser Coast Opportunities establishes a strong collective marketing umbrella for "Doing business on the Fraser Coast". It works to promote our unique, enviable lifestyle and the region's extensive business, employment and learning opportunities.

Fraser Coast Opportunities is a collaborative partnership between the Fraser Coast Regional Council, Urban Development Institute of Australia (Fraser Coast), the Chambers of Commerce and the Economic Development and Enterprise Collaboration Unit of the University of Southern Queensland.

Objectives

• Demonstrate strong leadership with an outcome-focused framework to advocate and facilitate in a collaborative manner; and
• Develop closer partnerships, build stronger stakeholder engagement and collaboration with industry partners, government and the community to deliver key economic outcomes for the region.

BIG on assistance

Fraser Coast Opportunities assists in attracting and maintaining sustainable growth within the region by:

• Encouraging partnerships, business networks and alliances;
• Planning and facilitating economic development;
• Supporting existing local business and industry to build on the region's competitive advantages;
• Creating an environment that is conducive to business and industry development and attraction;
• Ensuring that services and infrastructure meet business and community needs;
• Implementing regional marketing initiatives that raise awareness of the Fraser Coast as a desirable place in which to live, work and visit.

Key partners

	Fraser Coast Regional Council Council provides advice and ideas tailored to assist investors, developers and enterprises seeking to locate or expand in the region. It helps businesses connect with regional industry stakeholders and other businesses, ensuring strong partnerships within our region. Website: www.frasercoastopportunities.com.au Phone: 1300 79 49 29 Email: enquiries@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
	UDIA Urban Development Institute of Australia (Fraser Coast) Unit 3/24 Southern Cross Circuit, PO Box 7636 Urangan, Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Website: www.udiaqld.com.au Phone: (07) 4125 1251 Fax: (07) 4194 6694 Email: daniel@wcq.com.au
	Chambers of Commerce Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce Website: www.herveybaychamber.asn.au Maryborough Chamber of Commerce Website: www.maryboroughchamberqld.com.au Burrum Chamber of Commerce Email: donna.bcc@gmail.com Tiaro and District Chamber of Commerce Email: tiarochamber@bigpond.com
	EDEC USQ Economic Development and Enterprise Collaboration Unit of USQ Phone: (07) 4194 3133 Email: frasercoast@usq.edu.au