Brisbane Economic Development Agency (formerly Brisbane Marketing) plays a vital role in growing Brisbane's economy, driving demand for Brisbane, and creating growth and trade opportunities for local Brisbane businesses.We are focused on growing Brisbane's economy, in collaboration with city leaders, partners and local businesses to deliver strategic initiatives that have immediate and sustainable economic impact, to create employment opportunities and raise living standards for the people of Brisbane. Our key focus areas are: Business Support & Growth, Investment Attraction and Tourism, Marketing & Events, which includes:Securing business, manufacturing and investment in BrisbaneSupporting industry growth and trade in priority sectorsSecuring conferences, conventions and business events for BrisbaneAttracting major events to Brisbane and its surrounding regionsServing as the regional tourism organisation for Brisbane and the five surrounding regions of Redlands, Scenic Rim, Moreton Bay, Logan and Ipswich.