Logan City Council has promised to reduce red tape for small business.
They’ve joined 15 other councils in Queensland to sign a Small Business Friendly Council charter that commits councils to support for small businesses in their respective area.
Mayor Darren Power signed the charter in front of Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer, Queensland Small Business Commissioner Maree Adshead and three local chamber of commerce presidents.
There are more than 22,000 small businesses across the City of Logan that help drive the local economy and provide local jobs.
Cr Power said pledging to the charter added to council’s existing Logan Office of Economic Development, which offers small business advice, workshops and assistance towards relocation, expansion and redevelopment.
“In addition to helping them build a resilient and sustainable workforce, council will work closely with existing businesses across all sectors to grow the local economy and attract new customers and investment,” Cr Power said.
Ms Farmer said small businesses are the heart and hubs of local communities.
“They are our families, our friends, our neighbours and they keep our communities strong,” she said.
“It’s fantastic that so many councils have committed to the small business friendly charter, with many others lining up to join them.”
Ms Adshead said the whole community benefits when councils work closely with local business.
“The signing of the SBFC charter signing has been witnessed by the three local chambers of commerce, which is an example of what SBFCs are all about – councils working closely with local businesses which ultimately benefits the whole community,” Ms Adshead said.
“I look forward to continuing to work with all concerned to bring real benefits to the local small business community in the Logan region.”
Council has committed to channel 45% of its $500 million annual procurement to local business. The move is to support its “Think Local, Buy Logan” campaign.
When a council signs the SBFC charter they are pledging a commitment to:
- communicate and engage
- raise small businesses profile and capability
- support resilience and recovery
- simplify administration and regulation (red tape reduction)
- ensure fair procurement and prompt payment terms
- promote place-based activities.
