The function of improving the local economy through encouragement of industry, employment, tourism and regional development.
Assistance for Tourism Operators
Tourism On Q is Tourism Queensland's weekly email newsletter covering high-line, state-wide tourism news.
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Please click here to view the latest edition of Tourism On Q.
Business Support
Please refer to the below list for a range of business support services in Queensland.
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Capability Statement Workshop
The Queensland Government is piloting a new workshop series to help businesses develop effective capability statements. Wednesday 8th August 8am-12midday.
Preview...Hide...The Queensland Government is piloting a new workshop series to help businesses develop effective capability statements. For more information download a copy of the workshop invitation.
Conferences
Information about conferences hosted by the Economic and Community Development Department of the Burdekin Shire Council to further the development of the region.
Preview...Hide...The Economic and Community Development Department of the Burdekin Shire Council hosts various conferences to further the development of the region.
Information about these activities can be found here.
Council Promotional DVD
Welcome to the Burdekin. This promotional DVD displays the best the Burdekin has to offer families, business enterprises, the travelling community, friends and tourists.
Preview...Hide...Welcome to the Burdekin. This promotional DVD displays the best the Burdekin has to offer families, business enterprises, the travelling community, friends and tourists.
Emerging Industries
The Burdekin has an exciting future with emerging industries being developed. For more information about these emerging industries please click on the heading above.
Preview...Hide...The Burdekin has a number of exciting emerging industries. Click on the information sheets below for more information.
Fact Sheets
Grants and Subsidies Funding Opportunities
The following websites assist business and community to access government funding programs and associated guidelines. If you are aware of a funding program or funding website that we have not listed, please contact us.
Preview...Hide...The following websites assist business and community to access government funding programs and associated guidelines. If you are aware of a funding program or funding website that we have not listed, please contact us.
Presentations and Meetings
Information about presentations and meetings hosted by the Economic and Community Development Department to further the development of the region.
Preview...Hide...The Economic and Community Development Department hosts various presentations and meetings to further the development of the region.
Information about these activities can be found here.
Reports
Economic and Community Development Reports and other useful information on the Burdekin Shire.
Preview...Hide...The Economic Development Department has undertaken a number of reports to ensure the Burdekin remains a prosperous and growing community.
- Burdekin Investment Profile
- Doing Business in the Burdekin (Fast Facts)
- Lifestyle and Tourism (Fast Facts)
- Burdekin Sport and Recreation Plan 2007-2017
- Burdekin Tourism Plan
- Industry Development Strategy
- Regional Profile – Aquaculture
- Regional Profile – Business and Industry
- Regional Profile – Lifestyle
- Regional Profile – Nature Based Tourism
- Regional Profile – Sugar Value Adding
- NQ3 Enterprise Strategy Final Report
- Burdekin Economic Development Strategic Plan
- Burdekin Shire Community Portrait 2006
- Burdekin Shire Economic Portrait 2006
- North Queensland local Farmers Market Feasibility Study
- Sucrogen Sugar Information Booklet
- Investment Exhibition Sign
- Tourism Exhibition Sign