Business support and advice
Economic Development Implementation Plan
The Economic Development Implementation Plan was produced using the SGS Economics and Planning Ltd document as a blueprint. The Plan provides the City with a well articulated way forward to promote opportunities for investment in the City, with a clear focused outcome of job creation within our community.
Four key focus areas have been identified, each with a number of objectives, making measurement of key indicators easily identifiable.
- Regional Leadership - to manage and develop stakeholder relationships and deliver programs and services that will maximise the City’s economic development potential and position the organisation as a respected and effective development facilitator.
- Marketing City Of Rockingham - to market and promote the City of Rockingham and the region to foster economic development.
- Major Infrastructure Project - to facilitate urban development and strategic infrastructure provision for economic prosperity.
- Key Regional Opportunities - to utilise the resources available and are unique to the City of Rockingham that will drive economic development.
Rockingham Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Rockingham Economic Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) was established in April 2009 and members were ratified at the June 2009 Council meeting.
The people identified will add significant strategic input into the future economic development of Rockingham. Each member has a different skill set that will assist in achieving the goals set in the Economic Development Implementation Plan.
The Committee convenes four times each year.
Rockingham Business Development Centre
The Rockingham Business Development Centre (RBDC) is a purpose-built small business incubation facility established by the South Coast Business Development Organisation in conjunction with the City of Rockingham. The RBDC offers opportunities for new and home-based enterprises to flourish in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Small Business Centre South West Metro
The Small Business Centre South West Metro is one of 26 Small Business Centres throughout the State that provide free business guidance, information, support and consultation to prospective start-up and established micro and small businesses in the Rockingham and Kwinana regions.
Rockingham Business Leadership Forum
The Rockingham Business Leadership Forum unites leaders form every spectrum of industry, academia and government to develop and share knowledge, insights and best practices. The City sponsors a total of four independent sessions throughout the year.
Notable speakers include the Chief Economist at National Australia Bank and the Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling.
If there is a topic that you would like to explore or to receive an exclusive invitation to our next function please contact us at business@Rockingham.wa.gov.au.
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