Business and investment support

Council regularly shares details about upcoming business workshops available online or across the Redlands Coast. These sessions are led by industry experts and designed to help you grow your skills and knowledge. Check the upcoming workshops and events.

Council is partnering with the State Government to provide tailored one-on-one businesses support for people seeking support to navigate business challenges or to grow their business. Register now for a free 30-minute consultation with the Business Concierge representative for Redland City from the Department of Customers Service, Open Data and Small and Family Business.

In person appointments - These 30-minute meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month between 10am and 2pm at the Cleveland Library meeting room, corner Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland. Go to the calendar to book an appointment.

Online appointments - Check the booking calendar for available dates and times and to book an appointment.

For more information, contact Queensland Government Business Concierge for the South East Region via SEConcierge@desbt.qld.gov.au.

The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth program (M4G) offers eligible businesses free access to volunteer business experts who provide insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities experienced in their business.

Council has worked in partnership with the Queensland Government to bring this initiative to the Redlands Coast. Local businesses can benefit from a confidential free one-hour face-to-face session with a matched business expert who can give you information, tips and resources to help grow your business. 

In person appointments - These one-hour sessions take place on the third Thursday of each month between 10am and 2pm at the Cleveland Library meeting room, Corner Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland. Register your interest through the M4G Registration Form.

For more information, contact Mentoring for Growth via m4g@desbt.qld.gov.au.

The Queensland Government Industry Workforce Advisors program aims to provide workforce planning assistance to employers in small and medium sized businesses, enabling them to address workforce challenges, diversify their workforces, and support workforce growth. Contact the advisors directly.

The Digital Solutions program helps support small businesses to harness opportunities and grow in the digital economy with access to one-on-one digital advice from a qualified and experienced business adviser for a small fee. There is also access to free workshops, webinar presentations and self-directed tutorials.

On the Forms and Resources page you will find essential Council information on business permits, licenses, and planning and development processes, to navigate regulatory requirements and access support for every stage of your business journey. There are also additional links to local, state and federal business resources for starting and growing a business.

Stay up to date on the latest local economic development initiatives, data and insights, major projects, networking events and business opportunities. Check out Business and Investment E-News.

• Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce | For the Redlands Coast business community
• Straddie Chamber of Commerce Inc – Working Together Towards The Future
• Southern Moreton Bay Island Chamber of Commerce (SMBI)
• Business Chamber Queensland
•  Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)

The Redlands Regional Jobs Committee are delivering an Action Plan with a range of initiatives outlined on their website Redlands Regional Jobs Committee | Job Growth In The Redlands. These initiatives are aligned to The Queensland Governments ‘Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032’.

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) and supporting office provides a range of services for small and family businesses focussed on enhancing the operating environment for small and family businesses in Queensland and reducing the time and costs associated with resolving disputes involving small businesses.

Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business | Queensland Government

• Small and family business - Support small and family business start, grow and employ through grants and support programs
• Customer service – Provide digital, phone and face-to-face services for all Queenslanders, and innovate to improve quality and access
• Open data – Release of data to be open and transparent, support better services and foster innovation

Department of Trade, Employment and Training - Queensland Governmen

• Trade – Help Queensland companies access international markets, establish and grow their export business, and facilitate foreign investment in the state.
• Employment – Delivery of programs to get people back to work and support business to employ and assist jobseekers.
• Training – Connecting people to quality training and skills to prepare them for work now and in the future.