Investment Attraction division
Brisbane Marketing’s Investment Attraction division is the city’s business champion – an experienced and world class inward investment agency, we play a strategic role in Brisbane business. The Investment Attraction division is responsible for securing investment that will maximise long term economic growth for Brisbane, whose vibrant economy is taking its place on the global stage. The team is deeply engaged with clients throughout the inward investment life cycle. We examine growth opportunities and work with investors to determine how Brisbane can best fit with their business strategy. We consult from the initial business case to critical introductions, talent and labour analysis, property solutions and advice regarding grants and incentives. The team provides guidance during transition and implementation through to aftercare and reinvestment services.
We connect investors with our extensive networks to maximise opportunities for business success. Our established and productive political, business and media relationships help investors to capitalise on market entry and growth. We were named best City Agency worldwide for 2007/2008 London based consultancy, GDP Global Development. And in 2009, Brisbane was recognised in the top 10 Asian Cities of the Future and was ranked second in Asia for our foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy, by the pre-eminent authority on FDI, the Financial Times FDI Magazine.
Brisbane Marketing is the city’s economic development agency. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council, and the official marketing authority for the greater Brisbane region. Brisbane Marketing’s central purpose as the creator of economic value for Brisbane is highlighted through the single unifying thought which underpins its strategies – positioning Brisbane as Australia’s New World City in the hearts and minds of its key target markets. Its prime purpose is to create economic value for the residents and businesses of Brisbane through its various business sectors, including investment attraction, export development convention bureau, leisure tourism, CBD retail and major events.