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The Hervey Bay Business (HB Biz) initiative represents a unique partnership of four key stakeholders
who have joined forces to develop a powerful resource to support business in Hervey Bay.
This partnership comprises of:
The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce is a proactive and dynamic forum for the sustainable growth and development
of the City of Hervey Bay.
The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce keeps its members informed of the issues and developments which affect business
in Hervey Bay. It provides a forum for the debate, exchange and formulation of concepts, strategies
and ideas. This communication between the business community assists in the progress
of Hervey Bay as a profitable, sustainable and dynamic city.
Our monthly breakfasts provide an opportunity to hear business leaders, guest
speakers and representatives from federal, state and local governments discuss
new ideas, trends, developments and opportunities relevant to our business community.
 Hervey Bay... Perfect by Nature
Why do people choose to move to Hervey Bay? Lifestyle and Opportunity!
People from all over the world are discovering the winning combination of relaxed
lifestyle, idyllic climate, modern facilities, investment opportunities and affordable
living costs that characterize Hervey Bay.
Recognised as one of Australia's fastest growing cities, Hervey Bay's population has grown from less than 30,000 people in 1991 to over 54,000 people
in 2006. Trends show this rate will continue.
Hervey Bay is only three and a half hours easy drive (approximately 300 kilometres) or
a forty-five minute flight from Brisbane, Queensland's capital city.
There is a sense of vibrancy and enthusiasm in Hervey Bay. The incredible growth has created exciting opportunities for investment and
employment in the tourism and lifestyle, urban development/construction, education,
health/medical, aquaculture and food processing, information technology, marine/aviation,
and property development industries.
Hervey Bay City Council's Economic Development Unit provides support for innovative business projects
and potential investors.
If you would like to find out why Hervey Bay should be your business and lifestyle destination of choice, contact Hervey Bay City Council on 07 4197 4800 or email economicdev@herveybay.qld.gov.au
Other information
The following fact sheets have been prepared by the Planning Information and
Forecasting Unit, Queensland Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and
Recreation, October 2007.
University of Southern Queensland, Fraser Coast campus
 USQ's Fraser Coast campus is located on the Queensland coast at Hervey Bay. A short flight or a three hour drive from Brisbane, Hervey Bay is a great location, with a superb climate, pristine beaches and a cosmopolitan
lifestyle.
The campus is walking distance to shops, sporting facilities and the calm bay
waters, which are perfect for diving, swimming, snorkelling and marine studies.
A range of USQ undergraduate and postgraduate programs and courses can be studied
at or through the Fraser Coast campus, including:
- mass communication
- multimedia studies
- human services (counselling)
- community welfare and development
- accounting
- tourism management
- business
- commerce
- marketing
- education (early childhood, primary and secondary)
- nursing
The campus caters to small class sizes and prides itself on personal face-to-face
teaching or supportive distance learning. It is technologically state-of-the-art
and provides ready access to global information and resources.
In addition to the general studies programs available through the Fraser Coast
campus, the University of Southern Queensland engages with the business community
through other key initiatives such as the Office of Commercialisation .
Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
 The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry (DTRDI)works to
support business growth in Queensland - by "making smart businesses bigger and
big businesses smarter".
DTRDI is the Queensland Government's lead agency in relation to economic development
and is the focal point in the State Government for raising and negotiating matters
impacting on the state's development and innovation with other levels of government.
DTRDI contributes to economic growth by fostering a positive business environment
for business and industry, promotes sustainable regional development, actively
pursues strong partnerships with key industry sectors, aggressively seeks to identify
major new opportunities to assist the state's future development and involves
the private sector in capturing these opportunities, and strengthens the state's
export performance.
Ensuring a whole-of-government approach, the department also supports innovative
enterprises, boosts the development of projects and works to ensure that efficient
infrastructure meets the changing needs of industry to enhance Queensland's economic
strength and competitiveness.
State Development is the central entry point for Queensland businesses to access
government services, providing extensive business information, advice and support.
DTRDI operate through Business Information Services with a business hotline,
Phone: 1300 363 711, a comprehensive suite of internet services, www.smartsmallbusiness.qld.gov.au and www.sd.qld.gov.au and a network of State Development Centres. The State Development Centre in
Hervey Bay is located in the Brenden Hansen building at 54 Main St, Pialba.
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