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3.3 To develop and enhance the Citys economy 3.3.1 Facilitate and support the success and growth of industry and businesses Economic Development Strategy implementation The City’s Economic Development Strategy is committed to promoting sustainable economic growth and has four major priorities: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Industry Expansion and Attraction Business Capacity Building Strong Local Identity Welcoming Environment
The City continues to actively participate in regional networks including the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council and the Inland Freight and Logistics Hub Member Councils (Link WA) on collaborative projects to facilitate industry expansion and attraction.
continues to support the Farmers and Night Markets, the Annual Kalamunda Business Awards, industry events, training opportunities and networking. These collaborations all contribute to the effective capacity building of our business community which is further supported by the City gaining Small Business Friendly Local Government Status. With the onset of COVID-19 the City developed a COVID-19 Business Relief Fund through which local businesses were invited to apply for a one-off rate relief payment. A number of local businesses received rate relief through this initiative.
Link WA is a collaborative working group comprising the cities of Canning, Belmont, Swan and Kalamunda. They work together for the promotion, advancement and development of the Inland Freight and Logistics Hub and Corridor recognising that the freight and logistics industry is a major economic driver. The Planning Departments of the member Local Governments continue to work together to develop a planning harmonisation framework. The City has maintained an excellent working relationship with the Kalamunda Chamber of Commerce and
3.3.2 Attract new investment opportunities and businesses with a focus on innovation. The City sought input from the recently formed Economic Development Advisory Committee which has a cohort of senior business expertise, all who either live or work in the City of Kalamunda. This experience furthered the development of an investment prospectus with multiple workshops held to identify the unique elements for
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business within the City boundaries. The City is a keen collaborator and leader within the Young Entrepreneurs Scheme facilitated through the Kalamunda Chamber of Commerce, driving innovation within the younger demographic.
