Regional partnership to promote the Wollongong advantage

Regional partnership to promote the Wollongong advantageAdvantage Wollongong is a partnership between NSW Department of Industry, the University of Wollongong and Wollongong City Council that assists businesses looking to establish, grow or invest in Wollongong. Advantage Wollongong recently launched a new project ‘Marketing the Advantage Wollongong’, which will focus on promoting the key benefits of doing business in Wollongong:Supportive business environment: Competitive cost structures, a strong knowledge services economy and access to over 20,000 highly skilled professionals commuting outside the region for work every day.Globally connected: Well connected by digital, road, rail and the port, Wollongong is just 1 hour south of Sydney’s airport and supported by a high quality broadband network, with NBN currently being rolled out across the city.Superb liveability: Boasting a laid back coastal feel combined with a thriving bar and café culture, with 17 patrolled beaches and over 60 new cafes and bars having opened up over the past 2 years.City of Innovation: The University of Wollongong is ranked in Australia’s top 10 universities and provides an innovation eco-system that supports industry collaboration and excellence. It is also home to the Innovation Campus and iAccelerate, the region’s purpose-built business incubator designed to assist businesses grow and scale their companies.The program will also focus on highlighting local success stories to illustrate how these combined advantages make Wollongong a superb business location.Interested in learning more about investing in Wollongong? Advantage Wollongong can help, with services including assistance with key local introductions; site selection; decision-support material and advice on government regulations, policies and incentives. For further details see www.advantagewollongong.com.au.