BusinEssentials Issue 13
February 2013
A roadmap for employment and industry growth
Council’s Economic Development Policy and Strategy Key point • Priority actions highlighted in Council’s 10-year economic development strategy are driving innovative projects in the region.
Health has been identified as a
The Economic Development Policy and Strategy, unanimously endorsed by Council in August 2012, provides a clear roadmap for future projects and initiatives that will generate economic growth, employment and industry support.
Future Today’ explored how technology
Promoting greater opportunities for technology adoption that capitalise on the NBN rollout, competitiveness and new forms of business-to-business are priority areas identified in the Strategy. Targeted especially to home-based and small business, these priorities have inspired active projects such as a feasibility study into a co-working space for local professionals, a project driven by industry with support from Council that has resonated with over 30 businesses.
strategic sector and influencing its future growth will require working with agencies such as Medicare Local. The recent seminar ‘Imagine Tomorrow’s will drive productivity, innovation and better service delivery across the sector (see page 5 for more details). Attracting investment, promoting the business case for innovative infrastructure and facilitating new business growth in the region are other Strategy priorities. Recent actions taken by the Economic Development Unit in line with the Strategy have included better coordination of wireless telecommunications and utility investment, sharing case studies on housing innovations and working regionally to coordinate business training.
During 2013, there will be further initiatives promoting innovation across manufacturing, retail, social enterprise, low carbon economic growth and placemaking. For more details on the Economic Development Strategy or to obtain a copy contact the Economic Development Unit, T: 9294 6426.