South Brisbane Recognised as a Key Brisbane Global Precinct

South Brisbane (including Kurilpa) has been recognised as one of eight Brisbane precincts with the potential to help Brisbane attract investment, foster innovation, encourage tourism and elevate its international reputation as a new world city.

A global precincts strategic vision, released by Brisbane City Council and its economic development board Brisbane Marketing, has identified an approach to evolving the city’s precincts through partnerships with investors and stakeholders.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the vision set out a coordinated approach for Brisbane to be an internationally recognised city in which to live, learn, invest and grow; through the development of specialised precincts around the city and suburbs.

The eight priority areas are:

• South Brisbane (including Kurilpa)
• Boggo Road/PA Hospital/University of Queensland
• Herston/Kelvin Grove
• Upper Mt Gravatt/Eight Mile Plains
• City Reach
• City West
• Australia TradeCoast
• Valley Gateway

These precincts span 10km and their combined contribution to the city accounts for 37 per cent of employment, more than 60 per cent of exports and 49 per cent of gross regional product.

Click here for more information and to view the Global Precincts vision.

Be Games Ready - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

The Queensland Government is offering small businesses free Be Games Ready workshops and Be Games Ready mentor chats as part of the Be Games Ready program. 

The strategies presented in this program will not only prepare your business for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), they will provide you with a profitable and secure business beyond the Closing Ceremony.

The GC2018 will turn a spotlight on Queensland, with sporting, arts and celebration events scheduled across the state. Now is the time for businesses to start planning and preparing to take advantage of this opportunity.

Click here for more information.

State Library to Replicate and Digitise Rare Queensland-made Braille Globe

An intricate Braille globe invented in Queensland in the 1950s will be reimagined for a new generation of Queenslanders thanks to the power of a crowd funding initiative by Queensland Library Foundation.

The globe was originally created for vision-impaired children by Queenslander Richard Frank Tunley, known as the ‘Fairy Godfather of Blind Children’, who dedicated his life to improving outcomes for vision-impaired children and adults, producing Braille globes and maps.

The funding will enable State Library to use photogrammetry and 3D printing technologies to create an exact replica of the globe able to be touched as the original was intended to be experienced, accompanied by detailed digital plans and learning notes available for sharing internationally.

State Librarian and CEO Vicki McDonald said the Tunley globe is a marvel of Queensland ingenuity, enterprise and skill. The original Tunley globe will be on display in an upcoming SLQ exhibition in the Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery on level 4, opening in December 2017.

Personal Safety and Security Information Session
29 November 2017

Business South Bank (BSB) members are invited to an information session about Safety and Security, presented by Senior Constable, Queensland Police Service - West End Community Beat Officer, Sandi Trembath.

Senior Constable Sandi Trembath will cover a range of topics from personal safety to home and business security.

This session will cover:
    -   Practical tips for personal safety
    -   Recognising and avoiding potential safety risks
    -   Specific questions from attendees

Time: 10-11am
Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Venue: BSB Auditorium, 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Cost: FREE for BSB members

BSB encourages members to attend this session, particularly as the holiday season approaches and there is more activity within the precinct.

Please feel free to invite your staff and colleagues.

Click here for more information and to register.

Westpac Property Market Seminar
26 October  l  Free

BSB's newest member Westpac invites you to their property market education evening.

You'll hear from Jim Webster, Associate Director, JLL. JLL is a financial, professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. JLL offer comprehensive integrated services on a local, regional and global basis to owner, occupier, investor and developer clients.

Date: Thursday 26 October
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Westpac South Bank Branch, Shop 14
Southpoint, 275 Grey Street, South Bank

RSVP to Raymond Shun Wah on rshunwah@westpac.com.au.

Gladiators After Dark: 2 for 1 Ticket Offer
3 November

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. With a wine in hand, enjoy access to the Australian exclusive exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, hear expert talks and live music, see demonstrations and explore the whole Museum and Sciencentre (Togas optional). Food options and bar available.

Queensland Museum is giving BSB Members a special offer for Gladiators After Dark - receive 2 tickets for the price of 1 (That’s only $12 per ticket!).

Available 3 November. Click here for more information and to book.
 

Yayoi Kusama Exhibition at QAGOMA
LIFE IS THE HEART OF A RAINBOW
4 Nov 2017 – 11 Feb 2018  | FREE

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is an international phenomenon. Her beguiling creations and unique perspective, irrepressibly expressed across a career of more than 60 years, have made her a pre-eminent figure in 21st century contemporary art.

A focused survey of Kusama's vast body of work since the 1950s, 'Life is the Heart of a Rainbow' explores her key motifs, her engagement with the body, and her conception of space. It includes early painterly experiments, a multi-decade presentation of her celebrated 'net' paintings, performance, soft-sculpture, assemblage, the iconic 'infinity rooms' and large-scale installations of her later career. 

During the exhibition, Kusama’s iconic work in Gallery's Collection Narcissus Garden (1966/2002) is on display in the Watermall at QAG, and the Children's Art Centre at GOMA hosts the immersive interactive The obliteration room (2002 – ongoing), a collaboration between the artist and QAGOMA which debuted at ‘The 4th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ and has since been experienced by more than five million people at venues around the world.

Click here for more information.

NEXT Hotel Brisbane

Receive 10% discount off any meals or drinks when dining at Lennons Restaurant or The Pool Terrace & Bar.

*Subject to availability; Not available in conjunction with other promotions or select special events; Benefit may be limited to individual card holder; Advantage Card must be shown to receive benefit and proof of employment may be requested.

Christmas Function Specials at SOLEIL, Rydges South Bank

Rydges South Bank would like to extend an invitation to BSB Members to celebrate the holiday season at SOLEIL!

For any Christmas celebration or party booked with them, you'll receive the choice of either:

1. Half hour pre-event drinks and canapés, or
2. Happy Hour post-event cash bar (1 hour). 

Take a peek at their celebration packages here.

To claim these specials, contact Shenae Marks on (07) 3364 0899 or functions_rydgessouthbank@evt.com

Celebrate Melbourne Cup at The Charming Squire

The Race that Stops a Nation will once again be celebrated at The Charming Squire and this year it will be bigger and better than ever before - with TWO amazing events taking place on November 7!

Melbourne Cup cocktail party - With all inclusive beverage package (including the James Squire range) plus a Pimp your Prosecco & Pimms station to keep you well hydrated throughout the afternoon.

Luncheon - The Charming Squire’s restaurant will be hosting a sit down luncheon, with a seafood station and Mumm on arrival. Guests will then be treated to an additional two courses and plenty of atmosphere.

Click here for more information.

Brisbane's Sexiest Christmas Shop - The Prop House

The Prop House Showroom is brimming with everything Christmas. From stunning embellished ornaments to serious Christmas cuteness... EVERYONE needs to pop in to experience Brisbane’s sexiest Christmas shop this season. Customer parking off Leopard street.

And if you dread the thought of Christmas shopping.... relax, they’ve got that covered too.

Simply jump online to www.christmasdecorationsbrisbane.com.au. You can now do all of your decoration shopping in the comfort of your living room (with a glass of bubbles in hand).

This Christmas is looking better than ever with The Prop House & CDB.

USC SouthBank - Postgraduate Information Evening
Wednesday, 15 November
Drop in anytime from 4-6pm

Take your career to the next level with postgraduate study at USC SouthBank.

A postgraduate qualification can give you competitive edge in the employment market and help to advance your career. Postgraduate degrees allow you to become a knowledge specialist in your field or to completely change career direction.

USC SouthBank offers a personalised study experience in the heart of the city, where you can study postgraduate degrees in business, IT and health promotion.

Come along to the Postgraduate Information Evening where you can:
• Take a tour of our campus
• Find out more about their programs (full list here)
• Speak directly with USC staff
• Get your questions answered

Click here to register and for more information.