How We Can Help Your Business

Business Gold Coast is Gold Coast City Council's Economic Development Branch that facilitates the growth of key industries through its 2020 Economic Development Strategy.

Committed to diversifying the city’s economy, facilitating industry growth and supporting business expansion and relocation, the Investment Attraction Program that assists in bringing business investment to the city.

The Investment Attraction Program incorporates a suite of services to assist companies with relocating or expanding to Gold Coast City. These complimentary services include but are not limited to:

Financial assistance – financial assistance may be available to influence the location of strategic projects and the attraction of leading companies to Gold Coast City. Please refer to the Investment Attraction Program guidelines and eligibility criteria for further information

Streamlined development applications – in certain cases, streamlined development applications and fast-tracked approvals subject to IDAS requirements may be available to assist businesses through Gold Coast City Council’s development application process

Business case – a tailored package of comparative information from our in-house research team is available for companies and investors considering Gold Coast City

Site selection –the provision of potential site options and the facilitation of site visits allow you to explore the multiple opportunities Gold Coast City has on offer

Introductions – partnering with the right people is key to success in any business location. Business Gold Coast can facilitate introductions with local industry networks, suppliers, service providers and supply chain contacts

Government facilitation – Business Gold Coast can facilitate meetings with both Federal and State Government to assist with your project

Education and training – with over 400 education and training providers in Gold Coast City, Business Gold Coast can connect companies with contacts needed to assist with required skills and capabilities 

International Trade and Exports - through the facilitation of both outbound and inbound trade delegations in collaboration with Austrade’s TradeStart program, Business Gold Coast also works to assist local business partners enter into international markets through a range of services under an International Trade and Investment Program

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