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History
blueprint
Shoalhaven
was initiated as a result of two factors. Firstly, the Shoalhaven
Economic Development Strategy ‘Shoalhaven – an enterprising
alternative’ – released in mid 2005 sought to have the various
industry sectors within the Shoalhaven examined to determine their
capability and future growth potential. Secondly, an air of uncertainty
had arisen in late 2005 as a result of the announced imminent closure of
several prominent manufacturing enterprises in 2006. Rather than focus
upon economic losses stemming from the closures a project to examine key
wealth generating sectors within the Shoalhaven economy was instigated
by the Federal Member for Gilmore Joanna Gash MP, and was
enthusiastically supported by the three levels of government in the
shape of
blueprint
Shoalhaven.
blueprint
Shoalhaven
has been a series of mini summits during the first half of 2006 and
culminated in a major summit bringing together the findings of the four
earlier events.
The mini summits addressed four key areas:
TOURISM
HEALTH/AGEING/PUBLIC SERVICE
GENERAL INDUSTRY
DEFENCE
The blueprint
Shoalhaven
mini summits traversed a variety of subjects within the bounds of the
four broad sections.
The mini summits brought together people with expertise in each field,
along with representatives of the three levels of government, business &
industry and the community.
Joanna Gash, MP for Gilmore, sought funding from the Prime Minister for
an Executive Officer to deliver from the blueprint Action Plan.
On 31 July 2007, Rhonda McGuire commenced the two year federally funded
and local government supported position of Executive Officer. Team
Leaders from the mini Summits now form the
blueprint
Shoalhaven
Committee.
Shoalhaven Government and Industry Leaders have formed the
blueprint
Shoalhaven
Leaders Forum to facilitate
action across all levels of government and industry.
Mission
Engage business, industry and community representatives to explore
opportunities for creating further employment and to bolster existing
enterprises.
Build on the Shoalhaven Economic Development Strategy by creating
an action plan for the Shoalhaven.
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