Business Support and Resources
Townsville City Council’s Economic Attraction Team can help connect you to the relevant support, assist in investment or development enquiries or aid in information for general business enquiries.
Contact our Economic Attraction Team for a confidential discussion via email or call 13 48 10 today.
Business Support
Defence Industry Hub Townsville helps businesses become 'defence ready' to access state, national and global defence supply chain opportunities.
Townsville Enterprise is the peak economic development and destination management organisation for Townsville, North Queensland. For more than 30 years, Townsville Enterprise has played a critical role in leading the economic progress for the region through strong political advocacy, investment attraction, tourism development and by promoting Townsville, North Queensland as a place to visit, invest and live.
Townsville Chamber of Commerce is a network of local businesses and industries. There are Chambers of Commerce all over the world, and while we are all different and separate from one another, we all share the same goal – to improve the local business environment.
Smart Precinct NQ enables and accelerates entrepreneurship and industry innovation, business resilience and economic growth in Townsville, North Queensland. We support businesses to develop viable commercial pathways and enable resilient growth through tailored mentoring, knowledge sharing, business programs, skill building workshops and networking events. We are the critical link fostering vital connections and collaborations between entrepreneurs, SMEs, industry, researchers, all levels of government, and investors
We bring together a range of stakeholders to provide a positive impact to North Queensland Founders, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Industry and the wider Business Community.
Regional Development North West Queensland is an Australian Government initiative that encourages all levels of government to collaborate to enhance the growth and development of Australia’s regions. The national network is made up of 52 committees.
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning is working to shape Queensland’s future by driving economic growth and enabling well-planned, inclusive and resilient local communities.
Trade and Investment Queensland is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency, helping Queensland exporters take their products to world markets and promoting Queensland as the perfect place for investment
AusIndustry provides a connection between small and medium size business and government. Our key activities include:
- helping businesses navigate local, state and commonwealth government support
- generating business insights to inform and improve policy and programs across government
- administering programs and services our department delivers.
The Mount Isa to Townsville Economic Development Zone (MITEZ) is a regional organisation representing seven local government areas across the northern parts of Queensland. MITEZ encompasses Mount Isa, Cloncurry, McKinlay, Richmond, Flinders, Charters Towers and Townsville, a total land area of 271,732 square kilometres.
Strategically located, MITEZ forms a vital corridor connecting the extensive mineral and agricultural resources of the region to the rest of Queensland, Australia, and to international markets through road, rail, air and sea transport
Townsville Business Women Circle
Townsville Business Women’s Circle is a not-for-profit entity which started in September 2015.
The management committee is made up of local women who are passionate about providing working women, men and business with a platform for professional education and growth.
Business Resources
This website is for everyone in the Australian business community, including start-ups, small and medium businesses, family enterprises and business adviser. It collates information and resources from 3 levels of government into 1 website to reduce the number of websites you need to visit
The Business Queensland website provides a host of information relevant to businesses in all stages of life specific to Queensland. The website has informative information if you are starting a business, running a business or industry specific information.
Phone the Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687 for information on support programs, grants and services for Queensland small businesses.
Queensland Small Business Commissioner
The Queensland Small Business Commissioner is a passionate supporter of Queensland small business.
We work to enhance the operating environment for small businesses by providing practical information, support and assistance to help Queensland small business thrive.
We provide a range of assistance and advocacy services to support small business.
Australian Tax Office's Essentials to strengthen your small business
Essentials to strengthen your small business has been developed to provide free and professional education to support small businesses thrive. It provides a range of courses covering:
- business lifecycle stages – idea, start-up, day-to-day, change and exit
- reporting obligations – for example, businesses with employees, GST or fringe benefits tax
- learning needs – what good record keeping is, how to improve cash flow or grow the business
- other circumstances – for example, help setting up a business, checking if the business is viable or needs to be closed.
Business Networking
The city provides an opportunity for both new and established businesses to connect, thanks to networking and events happening in and around the region.
See their latest events using the links below:
Workforce Planning
The diversity of Townsville’s industries and businesses require tailored approaches to address local workforce challenges and to grow, skill and retain our workforces.
Jobs Queensland has partnered with the Townsville City Council to provide a range of workforce planning data and resources available to help you develop workforce planning strategies and actions to access the skills and workforce you need.
