W S (Bill) Cummings, B Econ, established the firm in 1981 to provide professional economic research and analysis of the economy, especially in relation to northern and regional Australia. Over the years, the firm has played and continues to play a major role in supporting the progress of businesses, industries, organisations and government bodies through perceptive professional, successful research.
Cummings Economics have the capability and experience to provide a very wide range of services - almost anything involving economic research, analysis and presentation. Because of its location, the firm has developed a very strong capability in the regions and industries of Australia ’s tropical north east. It also has a special capability in the economics of tourism and infrastructure development.
Cummings Economics is a long-time member of the Economic Society of Australia, Queensland.
With a passion for economic development in Regional Queensland the team at Danae Jones Consulting prides itself on providing private and public sector enterprises the professional support they need to achieve positive outcomes for Northern Australians. With over 100 years combined experience in the media, marketing and public relations industry, the team bring with them a strong level of local knowledge and industry expertise that is unsurpassed by their competition. The team of multi award winning professionals are led by media personality and PR expert Danae Jones. They have worked for an enviable list of clients with a diverse range of project briefs..
Level 23
Riverside Centre
123 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Extensive engagement in Indigenous Community and Economic Development for over 17 years
Highly experienced in government and private sector abilities and can deliver practical outcomes for both sectors through a demonstrated record of innovation
Very experienced in business operations and management which has given ability to coach businesses with straight-forward practical advice
Organisational and business capacity-building especially for the regional SME sector e.g. tourism, services, food and agri
Much direct and indirect Local Government interaction through direct employment, voluntary services and consultancies
Deep understanding of Indigenous Cultural issues and sensitivities developed through much personal interaction over many years in Qld, NT and WA with Indigenous communities
Highly experienced in successful delivery of Commonwealth, State and Local Government programmes and initiatives with a demonstrated high level of concrete results
Proven ability to identify grants and funding suitable for Indigenous Shire Councils
Export capability development
Michael Lawrence