Voice For The Coast - July 2019
A Message From the Chair
During the past quarter, we have experienced both a State and Federal Government election and Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has been at the forefront of campaigning to our elected representatives to ensure our region gets what it deserves.
Phil Walker
RDACC Chair
RDACC supports consolidated LEP
We are urging Central Coast Council to continue progressing a single Local Environmental Plan and unified Development Control Plan for the newly amalgamated Central Coast. Now is the time to implement a permanent solution, to support the region’s continuing economic growth.
Spotlight On: Deputy Chair Chris King
Established public figure in the Central Coast arts and cultural community, Chris’ career spans 45 years in the entertainment industry.
Chris has served on the RDACC Board since its inception in 2009.
Spotlight On: Board Member Deborah Warwick
Deborah is the Centre Manager of the Imperial Shopping Centre in Gosford and Chair of the Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID), Parkside Gosford Ltd and Regional Youth Support Services. Deborah has extensive business experience in retail management, retail property development, local chambers of commerce, city centre management, event management, place making, youth services, branding and marketing.
Showcasing Quality Development Across the Central Coast
Recently we proudly launched a new series ‘Quality Development on the Coast’, to highlight the landmark work of our local developers, and promote the invaluable contribution they make to the continuing viability of our entire region.
The development and construction industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in our region, and across the Coast, new developments are helping to revitalise our towns, cities, suburbs and commercial centres, and creating local jobs.
This quarter, we bring you three dynamic profiles:
If you’re a developer, builder or planner, or have a significant involvement in the Coast's development and construction industry, we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch by emailing john.mouland@rdacc.org.au
Showcasing our Local Food Innovators
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 Local Food Innovator Series highlights some of the producers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs who are making the Coast a coveted food destination.
In the past quarter, 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
Not for Profit Forum
Fortunity recently hosted another successful instalment of their coveted Not for Profit forum series on the Central Coast. The topic, ‘Strategic Planning and Risk Management’ featured a useful presentation by Steven Pearce, CEO of Surf Life Saving NSW. Keep an eye out for the next free forum.
We’re also happy to share an additional presentation from a forum earlier this year. Dr Martin Laverty, CEO of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, gave an insightful talk on ‘Ethics, Culture and Governance’ in the not-for-profit sector.
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