Liverpool City Council has welcomed new and expanding businesses to the city at its annual Welcome to Liverpool event, reinforcing Council's commitment to supporting business growth, investment, and local jobs. Held at Liverpool Civic Place, Deputy Mayor Peter Harle said the event demonstrated Council's long‑standing "open for business" approach and its focus on building a strong, resilient local economy. "Liverpool City Council has proudly delivered this initiative every year since 2015 because supporting business is fundamental to how we deliver for our community," Councillor Harle said. "Businesses choosing to grow and invest here are helping shape Liverpool's economic future, create local jobs and strengthen our community." Liverpool is home to almost 29,900 active registered businesses, generating close to $19 billion in Gross Regional Product, with small and medium enterprises forming the backbone of the local economy. Councillor Harle said Council's Delivery Program and Operational Plan set a clear direction for the city's economic growth. "Liverpool's future prosperity depends on a strong local economy, skilled people and businesses that are supported to grow, innovate and succeed," he said. The Welcome to Liverpool program included presentations from local businesses, an economic update on the Liverpool LGA delivered by CBA Liverpool, and a Council procurement briefing to help businesses better understand Council's purchasing processes and how to access local procurement opportunities. "The economic update provided businesses with valuable insights into growth trends, labour markets and investment conditions, helping them plan with confidence," he said. Council also highlighted the significant growth and jobs opportunities underway across the city, particularly through major projects including Western Sydney International Airport, the Bradfield City Centre, the WSI Business Park and the Liverpool Health and Innovation Precinct. "These city‑shaping projects are repositioning Liverpool as a globally connected economic centre and creating opportunities across health, education, advanced manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and professional services," Councillor Harle said. Councillor Harle encouraged local businesses to engage with Council's procurement team and explore opportunities to work with Council as suppliers. "Supporting local procurement strengthens local supply chains, builds business capability and keeps economic benefits within our community," he said. Liverpool City Council acknowledged the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce as an event partner and thanked them for their ongoing support of the local business community. Businesses attending the event were encouraged to continue building connections, collaborating locally, and taking advantage of the opportunities available as Liverpool continues to grow. |
Deputy Mayor Peter Harle (left), Councillor Peter Ristevski (front right) and new business owners at the Liverpool City Council new business function.
