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The Club of United Business (CUB) has expanded to Brisbane


Brisbane Business Hub Poised to Unlock $200 Billion Opportunity for 2032 Home Grown Olympics

Venture to Empower Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs

An inclusive business club opening its new clubhouse in the Brisbane CBD this week will help Queensland businesses capitalise on the $200 billion opportunity presented by the 2032 Olympic Games and beyond.

The Club of United Business (CUB) has opened successful venues in Sydney and Melbourne, providing entrepreneurs and business owners a new way to connect and expand their network. Thousands of business deals have been done through each venue.

CUB Founder and CEO Daniel Hakim said the Brisbane Clubhouse on Mary Street was the biggest venue yet.

“The Queensland business community is thriving. Choosing to bring CUB to Brisbane was a no-brainer, given the strength of the local business market. This has been led by opportunities and demand from business owners,” Mr Hakim said.

“As business owners, the most important thing we can do is surround ourselves with others on the same path, especially in uncertain economic times. After COVID, networking is cool again and is back with a vengeance.

“This is underlined by the tremendous success we’ve seen with our clubhouses in Sydney and Melbourne, which has seen us become the nation’s fastest-growing business club with more than 2,000 members. We offer business leaders the chance to cut through the noise, connect with like-minded people, and do business together.

“The 2032 Brisbane Olympics means there’s an incredible pipeline of business opportunities on the way, with $200 billion in Queensland Government procurement coming in the lead up to the Games.

“CUB will help businesses make the most of these opportunities, as well as help the state build capacity in a range of areas to ensure the Olympics leaves a positive legacy.

“Many host cities fail to capitalise on the incredible opportunities the Olympics offers, so we want to ensure the benefits continue in the years after the Games by helping businesses connect and grow.

“Bringing businesses together at our luxurious private venue on Mary Street to help them connect and understand the capabilities available locally will go a long way to ensuring that happens.

“Yet it’s essential to understand that the Olympics is only part of the Brisbane story, with the city’s population forecast to hit 3 million by the time the Games roll around.

“Brisbane is also an emerging tech hub for the Asia-Pacific Region, with a host of start-ups leveraging the city’s university and research sectors to boost their development.

“Along with new transport infrastructure, there’s also significant investment in the Green Economy, tourism and cultural facilities, healthcare and agribusiness.

“Overlay all that activity with the 2032 Olympics and you’ve got a really exciting business environment primed for significant growth over the coming years that will benefit from the opportunities CUB can foster.”

CUB-backer Mark Bouris said the club aimed to be inclusive, modern and relevant.

“CUB membership does not discriminate based on gender or status,” he said.

“We are actively seeking to change the leadership landscape by providing a community that represents the modern and diverse faces of Australian business.

“CUB encourages all business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to join and take part in reshaping Australia’s future leadership communities.

“All successful businesspeople are welcome to join us at our new CBD premises on Mary Street and see why our membership has grown to over 2000 accomplished business owners, including leaders from some of Australia’s most dynamic businesses.”

Rachel Davin (CUB Manager) with Daniel Hakim

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