Growing Brisbane's economy

Brisbane City Council has been taking action to help rebuild Brisbane’s nighttime economy by delivering initiatives under our Economic Recovery Plan. Find out more about ways to have your say on Brisbane’s nighttime economy. 

Brisbane City Council regularly collects information on Brisbane’s economic performance including key statistics and research. Each quarter, Council compiles this information into the Brisbane Economic Snapshot and Key Facts.

Council works with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (Brisbane EDA), to implement various plans, including the Brisbane Economic Development Plan 2031, the Brisbane Long Term Infrastructure Plan and the Brisbane 2022 New World City Action Plan.

Discover why so many forward-thinking companies choose Brisbane for investment. Explore inner city and local business area opportunities.

Council will consider supporting events or activations that help to create lively and vibrant local business precincts.

Council is creating a city of neighbourhoods by bringing new life to retail precincts in the suburbs while backing small business with more support and lower fees. 

Council has developed a toolkit to help businesses in suburban retail strips come together to increase visibility of their area and drive customer growth.

Find out about Digital Brisbane, innovative businesses in Brisbane in aviation, creative industries, food and agribusiness and resources/energy, and how Council encourages innovation.

Council’s international business programs aim to improve the economic benefits and opportunities for Brisbane-based businesses. Find out about opportunities to expand to international markets in Council’s Sister Cities.

Council will collaborate with local business owners and operators to identify opportunities that will improve investment and create sustainable local economies.

The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Round Table identifies and facilitates opportunities for business and economic development in Brisbane's multicultural community.

Through the Growing Precincts Together program, Council’s Activation and Business Engagement Officers provide hands-on support to key shopping precincts.