ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 CONTENTS 1 Contents 3 About Us 4 Members 6 Chair’s Report 8 The Board 12 Executive Officer’s Report 14 Subcommittees 17 Precinct Future Subcommittee, Chair’s Report 18 Connected to the Issues 19 Sustainability Subcommittee, Chair’s Report 20 Business to Business 22 Showcase Subcommittee, Chair’s Report 23 Advantage Program 24 Professional Development & Information 25 Communications 26 hub4101 28 Treasurer’s Report 29 Financial Report 39 Independent Auditor’s Report 40 Thank You 41 Precinct Map 1 2 Business South Bank Annual Report 2014–2015 ABOUT US Business South Bank (BSB) was established as an incorporated Association in 1999, in response to 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. The purpose of BSB is to: • enhance business to business activity by connecting members through networking • inform and educate members through communications • invest in the professional development and skills of members’ employees • be a thought leader • ensure South Bank grows as an active and vibrant community • drive environmental sustainability • advocate on behalf of members • be the voice of the South Bank community • be the steward of the South Bank identity BSB is an independent organisation raising its revenue from memberships, sponsorships and events. 3 BUSINESS SOUTH BANK MEMBERS PLATINUM MEMBERS SILVER MEMBERS BRONZE MEMBERS Anthony John Group/ Aria Property Group Absoe Emporium Hotel Brisbane State High School Act for Kids BMW Group – Alphabet Fleet Capitol/South Central Agnew Marketing Apartments Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Central Apartment Hotels Allure Salon Brisbane Marketing Cineplex Partnership Archicentre CGU Insurance CitySmart Archive Beer Boutique & Loft West End City Parkland Services Conrad Gargett Arts Queensland Cox Rayner Architects Echo Entertainment Group Ask Consulting Engineers DKM Group Fuji Xerox Australia GDL Group Australian Institute of Architects Griffith University MSS Security Lady Cilento Children’s Aylward Game incorporating Hospital Nick Pty Ltd James Noble Family Law Mater Queensland Eye Institute Banner Specialists QAGOMA Riverside Hotel Bell Partners Queensland Museum Berwicks Office Technology South Bank SAE Qantm Creative Media Institute Queensland Performing Black & White Cabs Arts Centre St Laurence's College Blue Sky Events Rydges South Bank The Greek Club Brisbane Festival Somerville House South Bank Corporation Cerebral Palsy League Spotless Group Champ Kitchen & Bar State Library of Queensland Children’s Hospital Foundation TAFE Queensland Brisbane Common Ground Queensland WATPAC Construction Skills Queensland West Village DEJAN Depth Industries Directors Australia 4 Business South Bank Annual Report 2014–2015 BUSINESS SOUTH BANK MEMBERS E2Designlab Opera Queensland Stokehouse EC3 Global Pack and Send Teen Challenge Edge Personnel Peel Street Grill & Cellar The Charming Squire Escape Hunt Brisbane Plough Inn The Fox Hotel Flowers of the World Pondera Physiotherapy The Old Boot Factory and Pilates Serviced Offices Focused Marketing Solutions Publicis Mojo The Pad Student Living Ginga Japanese Restaurant Qenergy The Prop House/VM+ Golden State Property Developments Queensland Ballet The Sebel, South Brisbane Greystone Bar & Cellar Queensland Library Foundation The Ship Inn/The Shore High Performance Minds Queensland Symphony Thomson Adsett Architects Orchestra Iridium Health Urban Strategies Queensland Theatre Company Jackson Teece Urbis Quest Woolloongabba JFP Urban Consultants Vision 6 Quill Group Kidsafe Queensland Vokes and Peters Redsuit Advertising West End Central Apartments Konica Minolta Riverlife Adventure Centre Westpac Bank Lume Marketing Rogue Print and Mail Wine & Dine’m MDA Ronald McDonald House Wright Property Group Merriweather Cafe Rova Media XCD IT Metro Property Development SCIPS Yellow Cabs (Qld) MGD Wealth SCODY Zeroseven Micah Projects Securecorp QLD MODE Design Southbank Pharmacy SPONSORS Montague Developments South Bank Surf Club/Live Fire AND PARTNERS Mortgage Choice West End STA Communication ABC Queensland Ole Restaurant Group St Andrew’s Anglican Church Stockland 5 It gives me great pleasure to present my first Chair’s report and to follow in the footsteps of BSB’s dynamic former Chair, Barton Green. The transition process has been made so much easier due to the commitment and dedication of the BSB board to ensure the precinct remains on a path of success. 6 Business South Bank Annual Report 2014–2015 CHAIR’S REPORT Success can be measured in many different Our active Sustainability Committee is Initiatives such as hub4101, a ways including number of corporate continuing to ensure that our status as communication campaign on car parking, members (125 + counting); engagement Australia’s most sustainable business commissioning an economic analysis of with members through various events precinct is upheld, with investigation into the precinct, as well as developing a plan — networking functions, CEO lunches, opportunities which could have precinct- for closer collaboration between precinct professional development sessions, wide benefits, as well as being a conduit partners, will help maintain and reinforce information sessions, private meetings, for grass-roots communications between this precinct as dynamic and strong. round-table discussions; as well as ensuring members on sustainable ideas. My thanks goes to the Board and our hard this is a great precinct to do business in. The recognition of the precinct’s richness in working team in the BSB office of Executive Financially, the organisation remains creativity, digital technology and innovation, Officer Janine Watson, Administration Officer in a strong position with large reserves led to the establishment of one of BSB’s Nicole Agnew, Communications Coordinator in the bank. newest initiatives, hub4101. hub4101’s Samantha Sequeira and Membership success, in terms of the level of interest, Coordinator Fiona Cootes, who left us During the past financial year, BSB has has taken the Board and no doubt the newly during the year. been actively involved in a number of major created hub4101 Committee by surprise. infrastructure projects which have now been Finally, a big thanks to Barton Green for his The BSB Board is committed to this initiative put on hold including the Kurilpa Precinct legacy at BSB and the stamp he has left on and has identified hub4101 as a driving and the BaT Project. BSB will continue the South Bank precinct generally. force for the precinct in coming years. to monitor and engage with the relevant agencies to ensure that these, or equivalent I would like to take this opportunity to thank David O’Brien projects, involve suitable consultation. the various members and board members Chair that sit on our subcommittees — we thank you for your time and commitment. Moving forward, the Board has recently refreshed its strategic plan, and has decided to use some of the reserves to reinvest in member benefits and/or improve the precinct. 7 THE BOARD Top Row Front Row Martin Betts From Left to Right From Left to Right Deputy Vice Chancellor (Engagement) Peter Savoff Grahame Campbell Griffith University General Manager – Hotels State Sales Manager Commercial Anthony John Group Queensland Professor Martin Betts is Deputy Vice Fuji Xerox Australia Chancellor for Engagement at Griffith Neil Carrington University. Chief Executive Bruce Wolfe ACT for Kids Managing Director In this role he carries responsibility for the Conrad Gargett University’s marketing and communications Paul Herd and its recruitment of its future students. General Manager Projects, David O’Brien (Chair) He is also responsible for the development Planning and Operations Director – Client Services and alumni activities of the University South Bank Corporation DKM Group which embrace engagement with industry, Aaron Devine Shaun Mitchell (Vice Chair) communities, government, schools and General Manager Director of Sales – Events other external organisations. TAFE Queensland Brisbane Corporate & Exhibitions As Deputy Vice Chancellor, Martin is Brisbane Convention & Jano Dawes also the Provost of both the Nathan Exhibition Centre Owner and South Bank campuses. This carries The Prop House & VM+ Janette Wright oversight responsibility for the Queensland Chief Executive Officer Martin Betts Conservatorium Griffith University, the & State Librarian Deputy Vice Chancellor Queensland College of Art and the Griffith State Library of Queensland (Engagement) Film School. From their footprint on Griffith University James Noble the South Bank precinct, each are key Manager partners as cultural institutions to the Mike O’Farrell Aylward Game incorporating world class creative arts and innovation Chairman James Noble Family Law in performance and business that is the Riverside Hotel hallmark of South Bank. Absent Wade Haynes Executive Principal Brisbane State High School 8 Business South Bank Annual Report 2014–2015 Grahame Campbell Dr Neil Carrington Jano Dawes State Sales Manager Commercial Queensland Chief Executive Owner Fuji Xerox Australia ACT for Kids The Prop House & VM+ Grahame has been in the office Neil was appointed as CEO of the charity Jano is the owner of The Prop House, automation,