ABOUT US
Business South Bank (BSB) was established in 1999, by the precinct business leaders recognising the need for a common ‘voice’.
BSB’s objective is to position the wider South Bank precinct (see map) as a vibrant world-class precinct. This is achieved through BSB’s core foundation of advocacy, networking & communications.
BSB’s business community is made up of 200 organisations either located or having an interest in the precinct.
BSB actively promotes opportunities for its members to:
Have a collaborative voice on issues of critical importance to the precinct.
Make a difference through supporting responsible and sustainable business practices.
Network, collaborate and do business.
Be informed of what is happening in the precinct.
Become part of a vibrant arts and cultural community.
Grow their business by becoming part of a thriving business community.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Each year Business South Bank produces an annual report documenting the year. Displaying more than just the financial records, the annual report is a collection of the association’s achievements, events and member engagement.
To request a hard copy of the current annual report, please email us.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
Business South Bank is governed by Articles of Association. The Articles of Association outline the purpose of the organisation, as well as the duties and responsibilities of its management board and members.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Established in 1999 by precinct business leaders recognising the need for a common ‘voice’, Business South Bank (BSB) has developed into the peak business association for the greater South Bank area. Click here to view BSB’s Precinct Map.
BSB’s objective is to position this greater precinct as a vibrant world-class, connected, sustainable and inclusive precinct. This is achieved through BSB’s core foundation of advocacy, networking & communications.
BSB is an independent profit-for-purpose organisation raising its revenue from memberships, sponsorships and events. BSB in an incorporated association with 200 corporate members.
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They comprise of businesses and organisations of all sizes including large cultural institutions such as QAGOMA, QPAC and State Library of Queensland, key precinct stakeholders such as South Bank Corporation, BCEC and Griffith University – to smaller retailers, charities and aspiring businesses.
BSB has over 200 corporate members, representing a workforce of approximately 15,000.
Click here to view the full list of BSB members.
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We are also seen as the “Voice” of the precinct – advocating on behalf of members on the important issues that may impact their business within the precinct.
Local and state governments also look to BSB for advice on issues relating to the area, given our over 25-year history in the precinct.
We provide a platform to help members in the precinct to grow and improve their businesses.
The platform might be through events, direct networking, collaborative projects or professional development.
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No, BSB is not just a networking organisation, although in recent years our members have put more emphasis on the business-to-business and networking side of the business.
The role we play in advocacy and being a communication conduit is critical.
The significance of communication was made obvious during the 2011 & 2022 flood, 2014 G20 and through the Covid period, when members needed a reliable source of information and government needed a conduit to release information.
We also have a sustainability agenda and aspire to be the exemplar sustainable precinct – a Green, Healthy and Inclusive Precinct.
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BSB is a membership organisation, funded predominately through membership fees.
We are completely independent and do not receive any State or Local Government funding.
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No, BSB is separate to South Bank Corporation (SBC).
SBC is a State Government organisation responsible for the management of the Parklands’ commercial assets including restaurants and carpark.
BSB is an independent membership organisation.
SBC is a founding member of BSB.
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Business South Bank (BSB) along with 75 precinct stakeholders revisited and reinvigorated its 20-Year Vision for the wider precinct. Overlaying the opportunities of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and also taking into BSB’s broadened boundaries to include Woolloongabba, West End and top part of CBD.
The vision explores 4 principles:
Connection – Experiential physical links between key destinations. Creating connections and collaborations between BSB members
Global Destination – Queensland’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination, and a formidable health ecosystem.
Inclusivity – A welcoming place for all.
Sustainability – Embracing and embodying sustainable practices that enhance our lifestyle, precinct and businesses.
