New Economic Development Strategy launched at Gladstone Region Summit
The new Gladstone Region Economic Development Strategy launched on 18 March harnesses a partnership approach, a vision and an action plan for facilitating economic development in the region.
Launching the strategy at the Gladstone Region of Choice Summit, SGS Director Sasha Lennon emphasized the strategy involves a partnership between the region's agencies and representative organizations. He unveiled the strategy's 20 key actions in three strategic areas: economic development leadership and co-operation; labour market, small business capabilities and workforce skills; and diversification through investment attraction, industry facilitation & business development.
The summit also heard of emerging large-scale industrial opportunities in Gladstone associated with the emerging Liquid Natural Gas sector, the development of Gladstone Port and the continued growth of the Queensland coal industry.
Read Sasha Lennon's presentation summarising the Gladstone Region Economic Development Strategy
Download the Gladstone Region Economic Development Strategy
Read a socio-economic profile of the Gladstone region