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iverpool City Council has brought together new and expanding businesses at its annual Welcome to Liverpool event, aiming to strengthen links between the local business community and Council services while spotlighting opportunities for growth across the city.
Held at Liverpool Civic Place, the event forms part of the Council’s ongoing approach to supporting enterprise and attracting investment. Deputy Mayor Peter Harle said the initiative, running since 2015, reflects a consistent focus on backing local business activity and encouraging job creation in the area.
He said businesses choosing to establish or expand in Liverpool are contributing directly to the city’s economic direction and employment base, noting that Council continues to prioritise conditions that allow companies to operate and grow.
Liverpool is home to close to 29,900 registered businesses, contributing around $19 billion in gross regional product. Small and medium enterprises remain central to that activity, shaping much of the city’s day-to-day economic performance.
Councillor Harle said the Council’s delivery program and operational plan are intended to provide a steady framework for growth, with an emphasis on skills development, investment attraction and support for emerging industries.
The event included presentations from local businesses, an economic update on the Liverpool local government area delivered by CBA Liverpool, and a procurement briefing designed to help companies better understand how to engage with Council contracts and supply opportunities.
Attendees were also given an update on major projects in and around the city, including Western Sydney International Airport, Bradfield City Centre, the WSI Business Park and the Liverpool Health and Innovation Precinct. These developments are expected to influence employment and industry growth across sectors such as logistics, health, education, advanced manufacturing and professional services.
Councillor Harle said these projects are already shaping Liverpool’s future economic profile and opening new pathways for local businesses to connect with larger supply chains and investment pipelines.
He encouraged businesses to engage with Council procurement teams and consider opportunities to work as suppliers, saying local participation helps strengthen business capability and keeps more economic activity within the community.
The Council also acknowledged the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce for its role in supporting the event and its ongoing engagement with the local business sector.
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