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The Fraser Coast Business initiative represents a unique partnership of four key stakeholders who have joined forces to develop a powerful resource to support business On the Fraser Coast.
This partnership comprises of:
Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce
Fraser Coast Regional Council
University of Southern Queensland
Department Of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce
 The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce is a proactive and dynamic forum for the sustainable growth and development of the City of Hervey Bay.
The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce keeps its members informed of the issues and developments which affect business in Hervey Bay. It provides a forum for the debate, exchange and formulation of concepts, strategies and ideas. This communication between the business community assists in the progress of Hervey Bay as a profitable, sustainable and dynamic city.
Our monthly breakfasts provide an opportunity to hear business leaders, guest speakers and representatives from federal, state and local governments discuss new ideas, trends, developments and opportunities relevant to our business community.
Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce website
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Why do people choose to move to Hervey Bay?
Lifestyle and Opportunity!
People from all over the world are discovering the winning combination of relaxed lifestyle, idyllic climate, modern facilities, investment opportunities and affordable living costs that characterize Fraser Coast.
The Fraser Coast. is only three and a half hours easy drive (approximately 300 kilometres) or a forty-five minute flight from Brisbane, Queensland's capital city.
There is a sense of vibrancy and enthusiasm on the Fraser Coast.. The incredible growth has created exciting opportunities for investment and employment in the tourism and lifestyle, urban development/construction, education, health/medical, aquaculture and food processing, information technology, marine/aviation, and property development industries.
The Fraser Coast Regional Council's Economic Development Unit provides support for innovative business projects and potential investors.
If you would like to find out why The Fraser Coast should be your business and lifestyle destination of choice, contact Fraser Coast Regional Council on 1300 794 929 or e-mail
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Contact us:
FRASER COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL
PO Box 1943, Hervey Bay Qld 4655
PHONE: 1300 794 929 (cost of a local call)
Fax: (07) 4197 4455
For more detailed information about Fraser Coast visit the www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au website.
University of Southern Queensland, Fraser Coast Campus
 USQ's Fraser Coast campus is located on the Queensland coast at Hervey Bay. A short flight or a three hour drive from Brisbane, Hervey Bay is a great location, with a superb climate, pristine beaches and a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
The campus is walking distance to shops, sporting facilities and the calm bay waters, which are perfect for diving, swimming, snorkelling and marine studies.
A range of USQ undergraduate and postgraduate programs and courses can be studied at or through the Fraser Coast campus, including:
- Human Services (Counselling)
- Community Welfare and Development
- Education (Early childhood, primary and secondary)
The campus caters to small class sizes and prides itself on personal face-to-face teaching or supportive distance learning. It is technologically state-of-the-art and provides ready access to global information and resources.
In addition to the general studies programs available through the Fraser Coast campus, the University of Southern Queensland engages with the business community through other key initiatives such as the Office of Commercialisation
University of Southern Queensland
The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation works to support business growth in Queensland - by "making smart businesses bigger and big businesses smarter".
DEEDI is the Queensland Government's lead agency in relation to economic development and is the focal point in the State Government for raising and negotiating matters impacting on the state's development and innovation with other levels of government.
DEEDI contributes to economic growth by fostering a positive business environment for business and industry, promotes sustainable regional development, actively pursues strong partnerships with key industry sectors, aggressively seeks to identify major new opportunities to assist the state's future development and involves the private sector in capturing these opportunities, and strengthens the state's export performance.
Ensuring a whole-of-government approach, the department also supports innovative enterprises, boosts the development of projects and works to ensure that efficient infrastructure meets the changing needs of industry to enhance Queensland's economic strength and competitiveness.
State Development is the central entry point for Queensland businesses to access government services, providing extensive business information, advice and support.
DEEDI operate through Business Information Services with a business hotline, Phone: 1300 363 711, a comprehensive suite of internet services, www.smartsmallbusiness.qld.gov.au and a network of State Development Centres. The State Development Centre in Hervey Bay is located in the Brenden Hansen building at 54 Main St, Pialba.
For more information visit the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation website.
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