Various units operate within Logan City to facilitate, support and encourage economic development, they are:
Logan Office of Economic Development
Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
Logan Office of Economic Development
The Logan Office of Economic Development (LOED) was established in 1986 and aims to help businesses create jobs through investment in Logan. LOED's mission is to:
- attract inward investment into Logan
- retain and grow existing Logan business
- support new business start-ups in Logan
- market Logan City as an ideal investment and business location.
In order to achieve its mission and assist businesses, LOED offers the following services:
- information gathering and dissemination
- site selection and assessment assistance
- direct facilitation for client businesses in the expansion or relocation processes
- "after care" services to established businesses
- direct involvement in community-based economic development projects and initiatives
- promotion and marketing of Logan City as a desirable location
- facilitation and access to grants and services provided by local, state and federal government departments.
It is not difficult to promote Logan City as an ideal base for businesses. Logan's attributes are many and varied, and all highly prized by forward-thinking companies.
Contact
The Logan Office of Economic Development is open Monday to Friday during normal business hours.
If you have any issues with your existing business in Logan, or wish to learn more about available assistance to help grow your business, contact the LOED team at:
PO Box 3226
Logan City DC Qld 4114
Level 1 Springwood Tower Hotel
9 Murrajong Road
Springwood
Ph. 3412 4888
Fax 3412 3444
LOED@logan.qld.gov.au
www.loganbiz.com.au
Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) was established on 26 March 2009 and is responsible for driving economic development at the state level for Queensland.
The Department's activities include business and industry development, regional development, science and technology, Invest Queensland; Smart Awards; Fair Trading; Trade; Mines and Energy; and Employment and Indigenous Initiatives.
Importantly the Department assists companies to work pro-actively and effectively through regional State Development and Innovation Centres, and addresses important issues such as the continued development of infrastructure and the need for a steady supply of major projects, including Public Private Partnerships.
The Logan region is serviced by the DEEDI Southside Centre, located at 6 Paxton Street, Springwood.
Staff at the Southside Centre can provide assistance by:
- helping business operators to improve their management skills, processes and technology
- identifying industry development opportunities
- collecting and disseminating regional economic intelligence
- supporting the attraction of investment capital to Queensland
- supporting infrastructure and land use planning
- supporting businesses to access export markets
For further information on any of the Department's comprehensive range of services call, the DEEDI Southside Centre on 13 26 50 (Queensland callers only), or visit the DEEDI website.
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