November 2018
The Emergence of the Perth Town Team Movement (followed by Christmas networking)
3:30PM: ‘The Emergence of the Perth Town Team Movement: Dean Cracknell’ Venue: 140 William Street, Perth Dean Cracknell is the Chief Executive Officer of Town Team Movement – an ‘under-arching, non-profit organisation helping town teams to empower their local communities’. Town teams are groups of businesses, landowners and residents working proactively with their local government to create active, resilient and successful places. Previously, Dean worked in local government for 12 years as a strategic urban planner and was Deputy Chair…
Find out more »Economic Development Growth and the Craft Beer Industry
Economic Development Australia (EDA) and the Inner West Brewery Association are delighted to present a forum to explore the growth of the craft beer industry and local economic impact. Expert speakers and panellists will discuss the rise of the craft beer industry in Australia and globally and the positive impact on local communities in driving urban and regional regeneration, job creation and the night time economy. Who should attend: Economic development directors, managers and officers, planning officers, strategic planners, licencing…
Find out more »SA Economic Development and Music Industry Forum
The EDA SA State Practitioner Network are partnering with the music industry to discuss the significant economic, employment and long-acknowledged cultural and social benefits that the music industry has for South Australia. The forum is designed to help understand the role that communities have in encouraging the development of a vibrant music economy and its connections across the broader creative industries. Adelaide is a UNESCO City of Music and there are a series of initiatives being progressed and developed which…
Find out more »EDA SA Practitioner Network End of Year Networking Function
Join with fellow economic development practitioners at the SA State Practitioner Network's end of year networking function. Music provided by Echo Devil. Catering provided; drinks at own cost.
Find out more »EDA Vic Practitioner Network End of Year Networking Function
Join your colleagues at this premier EDA event to learn about Victoria’s prosperous infrastructure boom. Celebrate the end of a successful year with fine food and drinks at one of Melbourne's newest event venues. Hosted by the EDA Victoria team this year’s celebratory event will be held at the newly completed Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). MCEC’s $205 million expansion is the final piece in the puzzle in the South Wharf precinct and completes the network of public spaces in the area. Hear from guest speakers…
Find out more »December 2018
Webinar: Winners showcase – An in-depth look at winning economic development case studies.
Join us on Tuesday 4th December to hear from a couple of successful entries in the recent National Economic Development Awards for Excellence. Dubbo Regional Council and Warrnambool City Council will unpack their winning case studies and walk us through their ground-breaking projects. This is a great opportunity to get in-depth insight into how other regions are tackling their economic challenges and leveraging opportunities and there will be plenty of time for questions! Presenters: Dubbo Regional Council: Dubbo Region Ignite Program…
Find out more »WEBINAR – A global perspective: EDA international study tour reports
Japan | Innovative ageing population solutions & New Orleans | Keeping business booming during major disruptions Join us on 16th December 2018 to hear from the Round 1, 2018 Study Tour Winners, Amanda Gooddy (Sunshine Coast Council) and Bruce Marshall (Melton City Council). Amanda and Bruce will walk us through their international visits and discuss valuable insights for economic development practitioners seeking to support businesses during disruptive periods of construction and the impact an ageing and shrinking population has on…
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