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Queanbeyan Business Council is served by two Sub-Committees that represent views of varying business sectors. Sub-Committees are drawn from both the Executive Committee and general membership:

• Development and Industrial Sub-Committee
• Retail and Tourism Sub-Committee

Current projects include:

CANBERRA TIMES 'QUEANBEYAN ... GROWING OUR FUTURE' PROMOTIONS

The Canberra Times, in conjunction with Queanbeyan Business Council, produced a second Queanbeyan supplement as a separate lift-out to its Sunday, 6 July 2008 edition.

QBC Executive member Jan Browne, representing Queanbeyan sports organisations, with Canberra Times representative Ernie Nichols

The 2008 supplement again highlighted the positivity currently evident in our City with HQJOC, State Office block, Queanbeyan Hospital, TheQ (all brand new projects) well under way or recently completed), and recent NSW government approval for up to 7,550 new homes at Googong and South Tralee.  Combined with growth at Canberra Airport and the DFO at Fyshwick, these projects underpin jobs growth for years to come.

NOTE: The Visitor Information Centre holds bulk copies of 'Queanbeyan...growing our future' 2008 supplements.

Click HERE to view individual pages of the supplement on-line - when available.

TRADES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Queanbeyan Business Council acknowledges that the Queanbeyan region, along with the rest of the Country, faces critical shortages in apprenticeships and that employers experience significant difficulties in finding staff with appropriate trade skills.

Whilst his has become a head-ache for employers, this very lack of skilled workers creates an opportunity for both students and mature age workers to re-consider trades as a very rewarding option.

Queanbeyan Business Council is to provide scholarships for six Queanbeyan based trades students in 2008.  This is intended to be an on-going program in future years.

This year’s programs are with the new Queanbeyan Trade School at Queanbeyan High School, The Australian Technical College in Bayldon Road, Queanbeyan and at CIT Tourism and Hotel Management Centre in Reid.  Scholarships are aimed at students undertaking trade certificates and apprenticeships.

Successful students, who must reside in Queanbeyan LGA, will be selected through an interview process conducted by Queanbeyan Business Council and the School/Faculty following the 2008 enrolment process.

For more information contact:

• Queanbeyan Business Council – Simon Mitchell -Taverner - 6299 7152 or email admin@queanbeyanbusinesscouncil.com.au.
• Principal, Queanbeyan High School – Mr. John Clark – 6297 2088
• Principal, Australian Technical College - Mr. David Perry - 6299 2077
• Director, CIT Tourism & Hotel Management Centre – Mr. Stuart Walsh or Ms. Fiona Mitchell - 6207 3542

MEMBER PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The popular display boards inside and outside the Visitor Information Centre are now available to all QBC Members.

The VIC receives more than 20,000 visitors per annum who see these prominent interior boards, whilst the outside boards are available to the public 24/7.

For 2008/ 2009, Platinum Members are entitled to up to three display boards within the VIC.  Gold Members will be entitled to one display board within the VIC.

These panels have previously been reserved for use by Tourism providers, however it is believed that other QBC supporters could also benefit from this exposure

Subject to space availability, Silver & Bronze Members may purchase space either inside or outside the VIC – prices $300 inside - $200 outside.

Inside boards are approximately 630 mm X 290 mm, whilst outside signs are approximately 290 mm X 205 mm.

Artwork will be at cost to the advertiser.

Interior Boards (left) and Ourtside Boards - Click image for larger picture.

I LOVE QUEANBEYAN PROMOTIONS

Queanbeyan Business Council has taken delivery of a new consignment of promotional shirts based on the 'I Love Queanbeyan' theme. These are a new product, and are beautifully embroidered. Make a statement when you or your team travel to other Centres!

T Shirt (left) $25 or Polo Shirt (right) $30 can be purchased in white with black writing or white with black writing in a wide range of adult sizes.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Click HERE to visit Queanbeyan Visitor Information Web Page

New look interior for the Visitor Information Centre

Queanbeyan VIC is accredited with NSW Tourism. At its 2007 accreditation audit undertaken by Aurora Practical Solutions on behalf of NSW Tourism, Queanbeyan VIC was awarded a 99% result - the highest yet recorded by a Visitor Centre in NSW.

Click HERE to see the Queanbeyan Age article on this fine achivement.

OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBER BUSINESSES TO DISPLAY AT VIC

An opportunity exists for QBC Members to present promotional displays at the VIC.

Below are photos of the available space (approx 4.5 x 4 metres), and how it looked (in part) with the Sporting Heroes (Takeover Target), Googong and Mawamball Art Group displays. A Heritage display will be installed as part of Queanbeyan's Heritage Week 9 to 17 April 2008.

For more details, phone Simon Mitchell-Taverner on 6299 7152 - or email using this link.

Space available (left) and part of Sporting Heroes Display (right)

Part of recent 16 board Googong display shown in 'maze' style

Display by Mawamball Art Group representing Indiginous Elders from across NSW who have settled in Queanbeyan

QUEANBEYAN LAND RELEASE INQUIRY

Minister for Planning, Hon. Frank Sartor MP has announced his decision following the Queanbeyan Land Release Inquiry. The decision, which allows for the development of 7,550 homes, has been welcomed by both Queanbeyan City Council and Queanbeyan Business Council.

Click HERE to view The Minister's Announcement.

Click HERE to download QBC's earlier written submission to the Inquiry Panel.

ECONOMIC STRATEGY 'BEYOND THE HORIZON'

Several original QBC Executive Members were participants at Industry Focus Group meetings that assisted Queanbeyan City Council's former Manager Economic Development & Tourism (now Hon. Secretary QBC Simon Mitchell-Taverner) develop the Queanbeyan economic strategy review 'Beyond the Horizon' adopted by Queanbeyan City Council in 2005.

Whilst this document has been superceded by Queanbeyan City Council's 'Queanbeyan Tomorrow' Community Vision 2021 launched in February 2007, nevertheless 'Beyond the Horizon' is still considered relevant. The business and industry based strategies developed in this document and its subsequent 'Business Opportunities Brief' formed a foundation upon which QBC strategies were based.

Click HERE to download 'Business Opportunities Brief'

Click HERE to download 'Beyond the Horizon' (66 pages)

Click HERE to download Queanbeyan City Council's 'Queanbeyan Tomorrow' Community Vision 2021.

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