- Scrapping pre-lodgement fees for discussions on possible development applications
- Reducing application fees by 5% for all Commercial, Business and Industrial land uses
- Reducing application fees for 7 selected land use types by 25% by means of a fee rebate when the use commences within 2 years
- Boosting funding for economic development initiatives
- A capital works program of $146 million of which a substantial part will available for local businesses to tender for
- Hosting business leaders round table
- Hosting information sessions to help locals bid for hospital contracts
- Hosting tourism forum
The International Economic Development Conference will provide an insight into what other regions are doing, and it also offers unique networking opportunities.