Special Report: As Brisbane warms up for the 2032 Olympic Games it’s getting a new business club to boost Queensland entrepreneurs’ ability to capitalise on the $200 billion opportunity. A fresh and inclusive take on the old-school gentlemen’s clubs, the Mark Bouris-backed Club of United Business (CUB) has opened successful venues in Sydney and Melbourne, with membership of more than 2,000 business owners and leaders. CUB Founder and CEO Daniel Hakim says the luxury destination on central Brisbane’s Mary Street is the group’s biggest yet, in line with the huge growth forecast for the city that’s fast becoming a global hub for innovation, investment and events.
“Choosing to bring CUB to Brisbane was a no-brainer, given the strength of the local business market,” Hakim says. “We have been receiving enquiries from entrepreneurs in Brisbane for years asking us to launch, however Covid delayed our plans. “The 2032 Brisbane Olympics means there’s an incredible pipeline of business opportunities on the way, with $200 billion in Queensland Government procurement in the run up to the Games.
“This means there’s a great opportunity for business leaders to expand their network and put themselves in a position to capitalise of the city’s growth, and the national and global attention it will attract, both before and after the Olympics. "We will help them do that by working with government to provide them with the most important information to help them make key .