2016/2017 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS 4 About Us 6 Members 9 Chair’s Report 10 The Board 14 Executive Officer’s Report 15 The BSB Team 16 Subcommittees 18 Connected to the Issues 19 Vision South Bank 20 Business to Business 21 Professional Development & Student Initiatives 22 A Year in Review 2016/17 24 Communications 25 hub4101 26 Treasurer’s Report 27 Financial Report 38 BDO Report 39 Precinct Map 2 BUSINESS SOUTH BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2016 – 2017 Photo Credit - ‘Sexty Design’3 ABOUT US Business South Bank (BSB) was established as an incorporated Association in 1999, in response to the precinct business leaders recognising the need for a common ‘voice’. BSB’s vision is to influence business success in the South Bank precinct by connecting, informing, advocating and promoting the precinct as an active and vibrant community. The evolution of the precinct into a thriving commercial, retail, cultural, tourist and education hub has paralleled the growth of BSB. BSB is an independent organisation raising its revenue from memberships, sponsorships and events. 4 BUSINESS SOUTH BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2016 –- 20172017 5 MEMBERS LIST PLATINUM SILVER BRONZE Anthony John Group / Emporium Hotels ARIA Property International 3rdView Consulting Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane State High School Act for Kids Brisbane Marketing Capitol/South Central Apartments Archive Beer Boutique + Loft, West End CGU Insurance Cineplex Partnership Arts Queensland City Parklands Services Cleanaway ASK Consulting Engineers Edge Early Learning Conrad Gargett ASPIRE International Youth Music Festival Flight Centre Travel Group Destination Brisbane Consortium Atira Fuji Xerox Australia DKM Group Australian Catering Services Griffith University EarthCheck Australian Institute of Architects Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital JMC Academy Aylward Game Solicitors Lendlease Kinstone Developments Bailey Print Group Mater Marquette Properties Bees Nees City Realty MGD Wealth Riverside Hotel Black & White Cabs PublicisQ SAE Qantm Creative Media Institute Brisbane Festival QAGOMA SecureCorp (QLD) Brisbane Tickets Queensland Museum South Bank St Laurence’s College Campaign Edge Queensland Performing Arts Centre The Greek Club Carter Lambert Rydges South Bank Cerebral Palsy League Somerville House Children’s Hospital Foundation South Bank Corporation CitySmart Spotless Common Ground Queensland State Library of Queensland Cottee Parker Architects Stockland Directors Australia TAFE Queensland Brisbane Dunn & Moran Landscape Architects The Star Entertainment Group E2Designlab West Village Wheel of Brisbane 6 BUSINESS SOUTH BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2016 – 2017 Escape Hunt Brisbane Queensland Theatre TPR Media Focused Marketing Queensland Tourism Industry Council University of the Sunshine Coast Golden State Property Developments Redsuit Advertising Urban Strategies Hydric Media Riverlife Adventure Centre Urbis InfoTech Solutions Rogue Print and Mail West End Central Apartment Ingenius People Ronald McDonald House West End State School Jackson Teece School Community Industry Partnership XCD IT (SCIPS) James Noble Law Yellow Cabs Scody Pty Ltd JFP Urban Consultants Select Audio Visual Kidsafe Queensland SNAP South Brisbane Le Festival St Andrew’s Anglican Church MDA Stephen Henry Photography Menso at South Bank Stokehouse Q Micah Projects Studio Pilates West End Montague Developments Sudima Suites Mortgage Choice South Brisbane Superdream New Duende Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane NEXT Hotel Brisbane Tangalooma Ecomarines Opera Queensland TerryWhite Chemmart South Bank Pack and Send South Brisbane The Charming Squire Pig ‘N’ Whistle West End The Fox Hotel Plough Inn The Prop House /VM+ Pop Up Radio The Ship Inn Queensland Ballet 7 “Our vision is to be a world class precinct providing a vibrant environment to do business, live, play and learn.” 8 BUSINESS SOUTH BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2016 – 2017 CHAIR’S REPORT This year the BSB Board reviewed its Strategic Plan I am always astounded at the amount of work that for the next three years with the aim of answering the is generated from such a small team, and would following questions: like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our hardworking team of Executive Officer Janine Watson, • Where are we today? Communications Coordinator Samantha Sequeira, • Where do we want to be? Membership Coordinator Jane Noble and Administration Officer Shona Bryan. • How will we get there? The Strategic Plan is available for all members to • How do we optimise members’ funds? view. I would like to acknowledge Stewart Moore, from As part of this process we took the opportunity to Earthcheck, who took us on the strategic planning review, refine and simplify the Mission Statement. journey. His insights, knowledge and continued To that end, we determined the following: commitment to the process is commendable. VISION Last year, I reported on the collaborative work that BSB and key stakeholders were working on in developing a Our vision is to be a world class precinct providing a shared vision for the precinct for the next 20 years. This vibrant environment to do business, live, play and learn. vision has been presented to a number of Government officials including Deputy Premier, Jackie Trad MP, OUR MISSION Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and most importantly, to our members. I invite you to have a look through the Business South Bank actively promotes opportunities presentation by visiting our website. for our members to: The next few years will be exciting times for BSB and • Network, collaborate and do business the precinct in general. Think: • Be informed of what is happening in the precinct • Cross River Rail • Be part of a vibrant arts, education and cultural • Brisbane Metro Project community • Queen’s Wharf Brisbane • Have a collaborative voice on issues of critical importance to the precinct • West Village • Make a difference through supporting responsible • New Emporium Hotel and sustainable business practices BSB, you can be sure, will be involved with many of • Grow their business by becoming part of a thriving these projects at various levels. business community Special acknowledgement this year should go to Bruce Wolfe, BSB Board Member and Chair of the OUR BUSINESS PURPOSE Vision South Bank project, for the incredible amount Business South Bank is a membership organisation of time he devoted to the project. which connects members of the business, cultural and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank education community in South Bank. all of the Board Members and the various members The Board was particularly pleased that its review that sit on our subcommittees – this is a purely showed that the organisation was achieving its honorary capacity and we thank you for your time objectives as set out in the previous strategic plan. and commitment. Please take a moment to review It had achieved superb membership renewal rates, their names in this annual report. high attendance at all events, and generally strong engagement from the membership. The board felt that the organisation was in a position to focus additional resources to communication to ensure members were across the depth of BSB activities and offerings. David O’Brien Chair 9 TOP ROW From Left to Right Vicki McDonald Shaun Mitchell Bruce Wolfe Jano Dawes Mike O’Farrell BOTTOM ROW From Left to Right Professor Martin Betts Katie Meyer David O’Brien John Barton ABSENT Dr Neil Carrington Wade Haynes Paul Herd Rebecca Lamoin Katrina McGill JOHN BARTON THE BOARD CEO, MGD Wealth With more than 22 years in banking, financial services and wealth management roles, John brings substantial experience and expertise to MGD Wealth. In his role as CEO, John heads the firm and is responsible for ensuring the team of professionals and support staff are always ready, willing and able to provide the very best advice and service to their clients. John epitomises the MGD Culture, with an absolute focus on values, quality, team work and corporate citizenship. In addition to his leadership and management responsibilities, John continues to focus on the charitable and not-for-profit sector as part of the MGD Philanthropic Advisory team. Prior to joining MGD Wealth, John held senior leadership roles with Shadforth Financial Group, Tynan Mackenzie, ipac and AXA. 10 BUSINESS SOUTH BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2016 – 2017 PROFESSOR MARTIN BETTS DR NEIL CARRINGTON JANO DAWES Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement), CEO, Act for Kids Owner, The Prop House & VM+ Griffith University Neil was the Harvard Club of Australia Jano is the owner of The Prop House, In this role Martin carries responsibility Fellow for 2012. He is currently the CEO Brisbane’s favourite boutique event theming for the University’s marketing and of a national charity ‘Act for Kids,’ an company and also the newly established communications and its recruitment of its organisation dedicated to supporting VM+, a company created to service the visual future students. abused and neglected children. merchandising needs of Brisbane’s retail scene, both located in Woolloongabba. He is also responsible for the development He most recently was the Foundation and alumni activities of the University National Director of the Leadership Centre With over 20 years of experience in the which embrace engagement with industry, for the Australian Council for Educational events industry, Jano brings with her a communities, government, schools and Research (ACER). fresh, fun and creative approach to the norm. other external organisations. Neil was the Foundation Director of Her combined