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Business

7 December, 2021

The new Business and Industry Liaison Co-ordinator

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has recently appointed Kira-Jean Clark as the new Business and Industry Liaison Coordinator.


Image: Kira –Jean Clark with Innovation and Support and Agtech and local innovators Mackay’s
Image: Kira –Jean Clark with Innovation and Support and Agtech and local innovators Mackay’s

Earlier this year, Councillors voted on the creation of the role to encourage and facilitate investment in the region and support growth in both traditional and emerging industries. 

Newly appointed Business and Industry Liaison Coordinator Kira-Jean Clark said she has clear objectives moving forward with a strong focus on encouraging and facilitating investment in the region that will support business and industry. 

“Within my role, I am focused on small and medium enterprise growth, capacity building, innovation, and local workforce development.” 

This space has already seen encouraging progression supporting the Innisfail Local Jobs Forum, assisting in the development of Industry briefings and building and strengthening networks and relationships across industry and government,” said Mrs Clark. 

Economic Development and Tourism portfolio holder Renee McLeod acknowledged how vital this role will be to encourage economic stimulus and facilitate resourceful connections between local businesses, Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“Collectively, these key groups will be able to identify emerging trends and ensure opportunities are leveraged. “

As the region progresses through COVID-19 recovery, the Business and Industry Liaison role will play a key part in motivating and supporting our local businesses while also encouraging entrepreneurial spirit and development back to the region. 

“This role is going to play a fundamental part in guiding our region’s growth and I am very excited to work alongside Kira- Jean,” said Councillor McLeod. 

For further information please contact the Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 763 903 or via email: enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au.

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