Lismore Business Activation Plan

In the Heart public artwork in Lismore Laneways at night

The Lismore City Council’s Lismore Business Activation Plan 2024-2026 is designed for action.

Through this Plan, we continue to work with local stakeholders to renew Lismore as a flourishing business centre and entice people to enjoy experiencing this vibrant city.

The Plan provides a simple framework for activation and promotional campaigns across Lismore’s business centres, which include Lismore Central Business District (CBD), South Lismore, North Lismore, East Lismore and Goonellabah. We thank local businesses and organisations for all ideas, feedback and participation to date (see 2023 highlights here(PDF, 2MB)), which have shaped the Lismore Business Activation Plan and will continue to inform delivery for positive outcomes.

Lismore Business Activation Plan 2024-2026(PDF, 962KB)

Business activation and promotional opportunities

Loving Local Gift Card program – local businesses are invited to sign up free. Find out more and register here
Lismore Business Activation Microgrants – 2023-4 budget has been allocated. See our guidelines(PDF, 311KB) and apply here(DOCX, 59KB)
Lismore Events Activation Sponsorship – 2023-4 budget has been allocated. Guidelines and application form will be published here again soon
Promoting Local Businesses – Share Your Story. Local businesses are invited to express interest in being part of upcoming marketing content and campaigns - complete this quick form
Lismore CBD Parklets hosting guidelines(PDF, 454KB)

Activation and promotional updates

You can find out what's on and about local attractions at our Visit Lismore website, and via Instagram and Facebook. We invite local businesses to help share the word with your customers and fans!

Work is underway for a new Visit Lismore website and we look forward to sharing this with everyone soon.

Lismore Business Activation Plan documents

Lismore Business Activation Plan 2024-2026(PDF, 962KB)
Business Activation Plan Snapshot - 2023(PDF, 2MB)
Business Activation Plan Snapshot - July 2024(PDF, 825KB)
Acquittal form for projects that have received Destination and Economy funding support

Photo credit: Image above features ‘In The Heart’ public sculpture in Lismore Laneways by local artists Eden Crawford-Harriman and Holly Ahern, 2021.