Suburban Industry Hubs
In certain industries – ones that have no major need to have offices in a particular place – having most of their main companies and startups in close proximity would mean:
- easier to change jobs without moving home
- little or no need for transport
- more socialising between companies
- a more competitive spirit
- more efficient for supporting businesses to be there – like an industry-specific employment agency
I figure these industries are suitable, along with possible locations:
Information Technology (West St Kilda)
Marketing (Richmond)
Finance / Insurance (Frankston)
Science (Footscray/Newport)
Each location would welcome a boost in spending on bars and restaurants, and 3 are very close to the city for visiting clients.
How does it happen? Local councils woo a couple of mid-sized businesses, and a start-up hub, and the rest will follow.