Our Vision
Advance Cairns is the peak independent non-government Advocacy and Economic Development Organisation for Tropical North Queensland (TNQ).
Advance Cairns operates on a membership based model. Our members are socially responsible businesses which have committed to securing a legacy of prosperity for the region.
Under this model and as a collective voice, member businesses have the opportunity to actively influence the strategic direction of Advance Cairns and ultimately the future of Tropical North Queensland.
Vision
To create a self-sustaining, resilient and prosperous Tropical North Queensland community.
Mission
To provide wise, a-political and united advocacy that stimulates innovative and strategic initiatives for our regional advancement.
Objectives
To deliver on our vision, Advance Cairns has four key objective pillars:
Objective 1:
Advocacy
Lead the development of regional policy and infrastructure priorities, gain business and community support and advocate for these priorities.
- Coordinate the development of key regional infrastructure and policy priorities
- Coordinate and lead a unified, strategic regional advocacy case to all levels of Government based on the regional infrastructure and policy priorities
Objective 2:
Economic Development
Facilitate economic development by supporting industry retention, growth and attraction, trade development and investment attraction.
- Support the retention and growth of existing industry
- Utilise established links with peak industry bodies to attract new industries
- Lead the delivery of a regional investment attraction strategy
Objective 3:
Future TNQ
Facilitate the development of a regional vision, long term strategy for economic development, and a tactical action plan.
- Lead the development of a long term regional action plan
- Develop strategy
- Lead the Tropical North Queensland Regional Economic Plan (TNQREP) as amended from time to time
Objective 4:
Members and Organisation
Maintain organisational capability and governance arrangements to deliver on business requirements, and provide quality service and outcomes to Advance Cairns members.
- Operate as an organised, efficient and professional corporate entity
- Provide quality service and outcomes to Advance Cairns’ members
Postal
P.O. Box 3065
Cairns, QLD 4870 Australia
Address
New office location
4/16 Minnie Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870, Australia
Contact
Phone: +61 (0)7 4080 2900