We are an independent, non-profit organisation driven by local leadership and a shared commitment to our region’s long-term prosperity.
Working alongside government, industry and community, we champion sustainable growth, coordinated development and essential infrastructure that keeps pace with change, to unlock opportunity and create liveable, prosperous places for current and future generations.
Our regional priorities
With a vision of outstanding regional competitive advantage, values-based aspirations to build adaptive capacity and innovation capability, we have consulted with industry and community, researched and analysed opportunity and identified 5 top priorities for our region.
Housing
Ensuring that housing supply meets current and future regional demand.
Workforce, education and skills
Identify challenges, opportunities and gaps and advocate.
Investment attraction and business growth
Investment pipeline projects delivered. Retention & growth of businesses (new +existing).
Sustainability
Regional environmental, social and economic strength and resilience.
Infrastructure and land use planning
Supporting sustainability and growth. Facilitate regional stakeholder engagement, analysis & reporting.
Supporting local business
Supporting local business is at the heart of what we do.
We facilitate the practical support you need, from hands-on programs and expert mentoring, to grant and funding guidance and regional networking events.
Business Fundamentals Program
This well-attended program provides the essentials tools you need to build your business. Maximise operational performance, plan strategically or simply tidy up your general business practices.
Get on board and start seeing impact.
Business to Business Support Program
Whether you’re starting out, scaling up or tackling growth challenges, we’ll connect you with trusted local professionals in key areas of support.
Join this highly successful program and get connected.
Grants and funding opportunities
Stay up to date with grants and funding opportunities that may be of help to your business.
Review our grants bulletin and make use of our tips and guides to help you find and apply for funding to suit your needs.
Help and resources
We support businesses and our regional community with reports, insights and practical guidance to help people invest in, work in and manage regional enterprises and organisations.
From grant applications and drought recovery support to business advice, referrals and community consultation, we connect people with the right information, networks and opportunities to drive industry development and investment attraction and grow our region’s economy.
Investing in our region
Reports and publications
Workshops and events
Find data, insights and support to help with investment planning and decisions.
View or download our latest regional reports, industry publications and other useful references.
Stay up to date and get connected with our business and community workshops and networking events.
Latest news and insights
Stay up to date with our latest news, key developments and practical insights.
From what’s happening across our region to informed perspectives that support business and community growth, this is where you’ll find information that matters.
Help shape future access to early childhood education and care across our region. Your voice matters: Share your experiences and create impact.
Help shape future access to early childhood education and care across our region. Your voice matters: Share your experiences and create impact.
Help shape future access to early childhood education and care across our region. Your voice matters: Share your experiences and create impact.