Programs and initiatives

There are various programs and initiatives available to assist business owners who are already in or planning to move to Moreton Bay.

Council programs and initiatives

Manufacturers of Excellence Program – Are you a Moreton Bay manufacturing business looking for more in 2024? Join us at Australian Manufacturing Week 2024 by submitting your expression of interest for the program.
Local Preference Policy – Council provides weighted favour towards local business, giving them a competitive edge in tender provision.
Investment Attraction Policy - supports existing companies looking to expand and new companies looking to enter the region and create high-value jobs connected to the REDS.
Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) – supports local councils in Queensland to actively assist small businesses with access to tools and resources, simplified administration and regulation and more.

Advance Queensland– delivered by nine Queensland Government departments working in partnership with industry, business, universities, startups, investors and the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur to help entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn ideas into commercial success.
Mentoring for Growth (M4G) – offers eligible businesses free access to volunteer business experts who provide insights, options and suggestions about your business challenges and opportunities.

Industry Growth Centres – focused on increasing the innovation, productivity and competitiveness of six key growth industries, including advanced manufacturing and food and agribusiness.
Cooperative Research Centres – supports Australian industries’ ability to compete and produce by helping industry to partner with the research sector to solve industry-identified problems.