Live Local. Be Local. CBD Activation Begins

Local business groups, Committee for Wagga, Women in Business, Wagga Business Chamber, in conjunction with Wagga Wagga City Council and other government agencies have joined together to establish the Wagga Business Support Group. The group has united behind a joint initiative developed to reconnect and reactivate the community, starting with the heart of the city.

Launched just in time for Christmas the Live Local. Be Local CBD Activation Plan focuses has three main elements which support short, medium and longer-term injections of activity into the main street:

*           Main Street Live - incorporates activities in the main street to create energy in the CBD. This element will be led by the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber.

*           Create Space program – involves empty shop activations in the CBD showcasing the region’s creative talents and creating a reason for people to revisit the main street, or to stay longer. It will be facilitated by Eastern Riverina Arts and supported by a Federal grant.

*           Main Street Hub – providing a central point that encourages business interactions and engagement that will help establish coming to the CBD as a habit, versus a one-off event.

Live Local. Be Local promotions will continue across the city over the next 12 months and businesses and residents alike are encouraged to participant in and support this initiative.