Voice For The Coast - December 2018
A Message From the Chair
Christmas is a time for reflection and consideration of the year that has gone before, and as we look back over the year that was, we see that a new era
of collaboration and consolidation
has begun.
Phil Walker
RDACC Chair
2018: Our Big Year in Review
This year has been one of achievement, progress and change for Regional Development Australia Central Coast.
Here, we share just a few of our highlights from the year that was:
Central Coast Not-For-Profit Forums
The Future of Food on the Coast
Phil Walker Reappointed RDACC Chair
RDACC Congratulates New Council CEO
Regional Employment Trials Program
RDACC Welcomes Mega Region Report
$4.6M to Connect Coastal Communities
RDACC Applauds 'Adventure' Campaign
New Director of Regional Development
$120,000 Government Funding Boost
Spotlight On: Board Member Kathryn Duncan
A fresh face on the board, Kathryn is the Chief Financial Officer for the Central Coast Mariners Football Club and Mariners FC Developments Pty Ltd.
In her current position, Kathryn is responsible for building international partnerships, managing major corporate sponsorships and regional community development activity, and overseeing the Club’s land and building asset portfolio, including a number of major development sites on the Coast.
Spotlight On: Board Member Chris Smith
Another fresh face on the board, Chris is currently the sitting Deputy Chair of the Urban Development Institute of Australia – Central Coast Chapter, Senior Town Planner and Project Development Manager.
Chris has worked directly with many of the Coast’s major land owners, including our local Aboriginal Land Council, to find innovative solutions to overcome substantial impediments to local land developments.
Showcasing Our Food Industry and Producers Across the Central Coast
In 2018, through the Central Coast Food Innovation Initiative, we have been helping to realise economic benefit by working to grow our region's food industry.
Our 'Business Showcase' series has been highlighting some of the producers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs who are making the Coast a coveted food destination.
To date, we have been proud to feature local establishments including:
If you’re a producer, supplier, hospitality or food service business
on the Central Coast and want to share how you’re contributing to
and supporting our local food industry, email us at mail@rdacc.org.au
And Finally...
- NOT-FOR-PROFIT FORUM SERIES
Congratulations to Fortunity Chartered Accountants for a fantastic 2018 NFP Forum Series. 250+ representatives, 150+ community organisations, 5 events.
We look forward to again partnering the 2019 Series.
- NEW RDACC WEBSITE LAUNCHING 2019!
The destination for the latest economic, employment, industry and government information for the Central Coast.
- 🎅🎁🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM RDACC 🎅🎁🎄
We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous 2019.
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