Overview

Driving local economic growth is something that has a long-term positive impact on the future of all our communities.

We invited business, industry and community members to share feedback on our first Economic Development Strategy.

Thank you to everyone who contributed, your input has helped to shape the final strategy.

View the midcoast economic development strategy below

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Background

We worked closely with the business chambers across the MidCoast, through our Economic Development Strategy Reference Group, in the development of the draft strategy.

The draft strategy is based on the objectives of ‘attract’ and ‘grow’.

The draft strategy includes 10 action areas to achieve these aims. They centre around workers and professions, investment, businesses, residents, visitors and events.

These actions are a joint responsibility with local business and industry and will rely heavily on attracting external funding.

Reference group

The draft strategy was developed with input from the MidCoast Economic Development Strategy - Reference Group.

The group includes members of the business community including representatives of the MidCoast Business Chamber, Forster Tuncurry Business Chamber, Team Taree and Gloucester Business Chamber and an independent community representative.

It was established to provide leadership, strategic advice and feedback to Council and the business community on the development of an Economic Development Strategy for the MidCoast.

The group has met on a regular basis since its inception meeting in October 2022.