Murrindindi Shire is open to business
Published on 03 November 2023
Murrindindi Shire Council is inviting community and business to help shape our Economic Development Strategy, to help guide the future of our local economy.
The five-year Strategy will support existing and new businesses, providing employment, goods and services for our community and visitors, which align to our Shire’s unique strengths and opportunities. It will promote sustainable growth, fair distribution of wealth and opportunity and enhance the livability of our Shire and the wellbeing of residents.
The Strategy outlines the key priorities, actions and initiatives to be undertaken, drawing upon local strengths and addressing specific challenges.
Community members, business owners and operators are invited to contribute to this important work by telling us if we’re focusing on the right areas, which include Visitor Economy, Agriculture and Food Production, Business Support, Sustainable Future, and Prosperous Communities.
Within each Priority Area, there are a set of Outcomes, which are designed to represent the future vision of where we could be by the end of the five-year Strategy.
To provide input on the Priority Areas and Outcomes, residents and businesses can read more about them by visiting our online engagement platform, The Loop here and complete an online survey, register for a focus group session, chat with Council’s Economic Development team in-person at a pop-up event, and/or add ideas to our online ideas board.
Feedback closes on Sunday 3 December 2023.
Murrindindi Shire Council’s Mayor John Walsh said “Economic development usually refers to growing and supporting an economy. However, this Strategy goes beyond just growth, and focuses on the distribution of wealth and opportunity, as well as protecting the environment and enhancing the livability of our unique Shire. The Priority Areas have been identified through research of past and current related strategies and a review of business and industry sector data – so we aren’t starting from scratch. It’s important to hear from business operators, workers and interested community members to understand if we’re on the right track.”