Economic Development
Building your Business
Economic Development is the increase in the amount of people in the Region’s population with sustained growth from a simple, low-income economy to a modern, high-income economy. Its scope includes the process, projects, services and policies by which a Region improves the economic, political, environmental, social capacity and social well-being of its people.
Formed 26 years ago, Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited (GAPDL) is the recognised organisation working to enhance all aspects of the Region’s economic progress.
“Advance the Gladstone Region through the promotion and development of tourism, business and industry for the benefit of our members and the community”
To promote the Gladstone Region as the "Region of Choice" for environmentally responsible business and industry.
To market and develop the Gladstone Region as a preferred tourism, investment and lifestyle destination.
To foster community acceptance of responsible industry and development.
To encourage and foster new sustianable businesses and industry investment for the Gladstone Region.
To identify and facilitate strategies that will grow existing regional business.
To facilitate programs that enhance the wellbeing and lifestyle of the Gladstone Region.
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