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January 2024

LATEST NEWS


Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of Mid-Western Regional Council’s Business Support Newsletter. Formerly titled ‘Doing Business in the Mid-Western Region’, the bi-monthly Business Support Newsletter contains insightful news, and information on grant funding opportunities, business events, training, support, and more.

Be sure to forward this email to contacts who would benefit from reading it. They can subscribe to receive the newsletter directly via the QR code above, the subscribe button further below, or at Council’s website.


ANNOUNCEMENT - BUSINESS SUPPORT HUB

Council has developed new digital resources including a Business Support Hub which provides an array of support and information sources for the region’s businesses. Within the Hub you will find:

  • Grant finders
  • Training programs
  • Business events
  • Economic updates
  • Business Support Newsletter editions, and more.

Free and accessible 24/7, the one-stop hub provides businesses a comprehensive and centralised source for business support and services. Bookmark it, share it with your contacts/networks, and use it as a go-to resource for all things business support in the region.

We look forward to bringing you the latest news and valuable business support resources throughout the year to help you boost your business. All the very best for doing business in the region in 2024. For any questions, contact Council’s Economic Development Team.

We're here to support you at every step.

Record Consumer Expenditure in Region

 
Latest data has revealed that a record $76.9 million (m) was spent in the Mid-Western Region in December 2023 by residents, businesses, and visitors. This consumer expenditure exceeded the amount spent in the region in December 2022 by $400,000.

Of the $76.9m, residents spent 70.6% ($54.3m) and visitors spent 29.4% ($22.6m). The categories of grocery stores/supermarkets, department stores/clothing, and personal services received record spend in December 2023.

Spend in the region in 2023 totalled a record $815.6m across 9.75m transactions. Of this amount, residents spent 69% ($562.4m) and visitors spent 31% ($253.2m).

Source: Spendmapp by Geografia.

 

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Information, services, and support from across government to help businesses succeed.

2024 CHANGES THAT BUSINESS SHOULD BE AWARE OF
BUSINESS TRENDS FOR
2024
SERVICE NSW BUSINESS BUREAU APP
FREE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR EASIER HIRING
VIEW MORE

COUNCIL OPEN TENDERS AND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST


Council is currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for opportunities including the lease of commercial land at the Mudgee Regional Airport.

 

GRANTS

Find government initiatives, grants, and funding programs to help support a business or project.

COOPERATIVE RESEARCH CENTRES (CRC) ROUND 25
ON FARM CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
VIEW MORE

ONLINE WORKSHOPS & WEBINARS

Find free online training to support business growth and success.

Selling Experiences Online Virtual Workshop

6 February 2024

BUSINESS CONNECT

CENTRAL NSW BUSINESS HQ

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM

EVENTS

Business events with opportunities for businesses to network and learn.

Inland Growth Summit

Dubbo, NSW
21 & 22 February 2024

SURVEYS

Have your say...

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 COMMUNITY NEEDS

EMPLOYMENT (INDUSTRIAL) LANDS STRATEGY PROJECT
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Council’s Economic Development team produces a newsletter for business owners and residents with an interest in the Mid-Western Region. Contact council with any questions.

Mid-Western Regional Council
86 Market Street I PO Box 156 Mudgee NSW 2850

T I 02 6378 2850 or 1300 765 002 
F I 02 6378 2815
E I council@midwestern.nsw.gov.au
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