what businesses needed help with most was finding staff . And with this , Region of Choice was born .
This multi-pronged approach worked to fill the critical shortfall of employees across all industries , promote best practise workplace environments and promote the Yarra Ranges as a world leading place to work and do business .
Region of Choice is a celebration and strategy combining the finest Yarra Ranges ’ employers , the region ’ s unique natural environment , and the opportunity for increased employment participation for all . that attracts investment , fosters economic growth , and improves the economic wellbeing of the community .
Featuring Business Wanneroo as the local business brand and a new website , with tools to assist businesses , the project aimed to improve engagement , simplify information and guide businesses through the approvals process seamlessly .
By establishing a vibrant local business brand and delivering exceptional customer experiences with a concierge approach , Wanneroo has positioned itself as a pioneer in fostering a business-friendly environment , empowering businesses to thrive .
CATEGORY 3 . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION Entrants in this award were required to demonstrate how they created economic impact through a partnership or by taking a collaborative approach .
WINNER : Shire of Murray Growing Regional Ecosystems - Food Innovation Precinct WA
FINALIST : City of Newcastle Imagine Newcastle Utilising the momentum of the transformation of Newcastle ’ s economy , Imagine Newcastle responds to the skills and labour shortage in the local economy and demonstrates Newcastle ’ s leadership in attracting talent to the city . Imagine Newcastle is the City of Newcastle ’ s first ever digital prospectus .
What was once an industrial town has shifted by focussing on innovation , creativity , knowledge , and sustainability . More people are relocating to Newcastle from Sydney and Melbourne than ever before , and faster than almost anywhere else in the country .
Imagine Newcastle showcases all that Newcastle has to offer and enables prospective and newly arrived migrants the opportunity to find meaningful connections with place and people through Famil events , free tours and a Business Partner Toolkit . All designed to demonstrate how Novocastrians live , work , play and create .
FINALIST : City of Wanneroo Driving Economic Growth - Innovative Marketing and Promotion Strategies for Business Wanneroo The City of Wanneroo , a rapidly growing outer-metropolitan local government , embarked on an ambitious initiative to streamline the approvals process and enhance the business customer experience . The goal was to create a more favourable business environment
FINALIST : Development WA WA Strategic Industrial Areas – International Campaign Western Australia ’ s Strategic Industrial Areas ( SIAs ) are essential to underpinning the economic development of WA and Australia . Led by the Department of Jobs , Tourism , Science and Innovation and delivered and marketed by DevelopmentWA , SIAs provide appropriately zoned , well-located land to support downstream processing of resources and other strategic industrial activities .
WA is the world ’ s largest lithium supplier and a leading producer of Liquified Natural Gas , Iron Ore , Alumina and Gold as well as being a top global supplier of critical minerals for batteries . With Green Energy production a world-wide focus , WA is poised to play a critical role in the future of this emerging new industry .
The DevelopmentWA SIA International Campaign , launched at one of the world ’ s premier energy events , is cutting through the noise of a highly competitive field , targeting key decision makers in the green energy sector .
Growing Regional Ecosystems ( GREco ) is the mission which the Shire of Murray is delivering through the activation of the State ’ s first Food Innovation Precinct WA ( FIPWA ).
The precinct is the agrifood knowledge and enterprise hub designed to tackle challenges in the Peel region including a growing population , high levels of unemployment , reliance on traditional industry sectors and the poor state of food and beverage product development .
With an ecosystem focus , the targeted outcomes are an increase in employment results , product development and export opportunities . The Shire recognised the multi-faceted nature of the challenge and strategically works with partners comprising academia , federal and state governments , domestic and international businesses while engaging with the local community to envision a future state that would place the region , and WA , at the leading edge of food science , technology and food manufacturing at global standards . The Precinct has started to enable partnerships and a growing ecosystem which are generating numerous vertically integrated opportunities .
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