On Friday night, some of the finest businesses in Logan competed for awards in each of their fields.
The Logan Business Distinction Awards are always a reminder of the remarkable talent we have in our city – businesses that in short period of time have multiplied profits; businesses that have worked their way up over generations; and those who have only recently started, giving things a red hot go.
As the city grows, there is a need to provide jobs locally. There is no question. These are the companies that are ensuring the city reaches that goal.
And credit where it’s due. Both the state government and Logan City Council have identified the need to support local, to encourage businesses to stay in regional areas.
The state government has only in the last week announced it will raise its 25% local procurement policy to 30%, which means billions more dollars injected into the Queensland economy.
And the local council’s procurement policy is to look at ways of increasing locally-acquired product.
While it’s not always possible for local business to compete with national companies on price, politicians are realising the community benefit to local acquisition of goods and services.
Ten local jobs holds far more social benefit than the saving of 3-4% on price for a particular job. Granted, governments have a responsibility to ensure taxpayers and ratepayers are getting value for money.
They also have the responsibility of ensuring people have rooves over their heads.
