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City of Greater Shepparton
URL: http://www.greatershepparton.com.au/business/ecodev/
Economic Development
The Council's Economic Development Department is here to help you. Find out how below.
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Who We Are
The Greater Shepparton City Council's Economic Development Department consists of nine staff:
- Geraldine Christou, Manager Economic Development
- Tina Pellegrino, Acting Regional Migration Coordinator
- David Wilson,Team Leader Marketing and Promotions
- Geoff Hay, Team Leader Business and Industry Development
- Caroline Smith, Economic Development Projects Officer
- Rachael Sherlock, Marketing Officer
- Marianne Conti, Personal Assistant
- Jo Rathjen, Business Centre - Administration Assistant
- Lonnie O'Dwyer, Small Business Development Officer
What We Do
The following is the charter developed for the Economic Development Department.
Purpose
"To encourage and assist investment, whilst working to develop employment and business opportunities for the established and emerging economic sectors within the City of Greater Shepparton."
Objectives
- To protect existing assets (employment, business and industry)
- To develop and build upon regional competitive advantages
- To promote and support sustainable employment creation in the region
- To coordinate the provision of appropriate land supply and infrastructure to support, facilitate and sustain development
- To coordinate and encourage the provision of, or access to, appropriate education and training opportunities
- To promote the region for investment, development, expansion and diversification
- To identify opportunities for funding and support for local economic and community development initiatives, needs and priorities
- To improve management skills and professionalism of small and emerging businesses.
How We Can Help You
The Economic Development Department can assist you by:
- Researching opportunities for business expansion and relocation in Greater Shepparton
- Providing advice on business expansion and relocation in Greater Shepparton
- Providing advice on funding opportunities available from State and Federal Government
- Identifying opportunities to address skills shortages
- Facilitating training opportunities for employers and employees
- Providing networking opportunities
How You Can Contact Us
For more information on the Economic Development Department, or for assistance with a business enquiry, contact (03) 5832 9847.Contact: Economic Development Department on (03) 5832 9847 for more information.