Adjusting to Social Distancing - Cadell Place and Meccanico

The northern end of Fitzmaurice Street has recently been revitalized by the Cadell Place development. Several businesses have opened in the precinct, including Meccanico Espresso + Wine, and locals have been re-engaging with the rejuvenated community space that saw ‘an old shed’ become Wagga’s newest marketplace.

Committee for Wagga caught up with members Cadell Place developer, Danny Russell, and Meccanico founder, Richard Moffatt to discuss how the new businesses are adapting to the recent COVID-19 trading regulations.

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COVID-19: Committees for our Cities and Regions

COVID-19: Committees for our Cities and Regions stand ready to support recovery

Committees representing more than twenty Australian and New Zealand cities and regions met via video link this week to discuss their contribution to assist their members with the current COVID-19 crisis and how to rebuild economic strength in the wake of the pandemic. More than ever we need to collaborate on solutions that will ensure our cities and regions can return to the vibrant and safe places we…

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Michelle Ford
From the CEO's Desk - COVID-19 Update

During these challenging times the health and safety of our members, staff and community is our priority. Committee for Wagga is adapting our business practices as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt across our community.

The impact of COVID-19 is being felt by the Wagga Wagga economy, business and our community. We must come together to minimise the impact on both our community and business; working together to develop strategies to ensure the economic foundation of Wagga Wagga now and once this public health crisis has passed.

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Sophie Uden
From the CEO's Desk

This last twelve months has seen the Board & Executive continued to focus its attention on those issues that our members told us were important for them, such as:-

1. Maintaining our advocacy profile & effectiveness, communicating to members and providing high standard leadership programs

2. Continuing our focus on progressing key infrastructure projects including,

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Michelle Ford
Welcome to New Member Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation

The Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC) was established on July 1 2019 to deliver place-based projects in regional NSW. Its mission is to attract investment, plan and develop attractive precincts, and create regional places where people can work and thrive. It is a one-stop shop, supporting investors through faster approval processes, planning certainty, and infrastructure development.

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Michelle Ford
From the CEO's Desk

Welcome to our October edition of our member newsletter.

 

C4W, including several of our Board members and member organisations were invited to participate in welcoming 14 members of a Trade Mission for Consular Officials to Wagga Wagga and the Riverina Murray region early in October.The program showcased the region’s key industry sectors and investment opportunities with a particular focus on the advanced manufacturing sector and was hosted by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Austrade and Wagga Wagga City Council

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Michelle Ford
WAGGA WAGGA 100,000 POPULATION BY YEAR 2038

Wagga Wagga 100,000 had its origins back in July 2018 when the Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, released the State Governments 20Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW.  Amongst other expectations and directions for regional NSW, this vision identified Wagga Wagga as a Growth Centre with a population forecast of 100,000 people by 2038.

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Past EventMichelle Ford
Wagga School Leaders Program Booklet

Another successful WSLP was completed in June 2019. We would again like to thank our valued supporters Charles Sturt University and The Army Recruit Training Centre along with sponsors Enirgi Power Storage Recycling, Estella Rise, Riverina Water, NSW Government, Wagga Motors, Sureway Employment & Training and Bush & Campbell and the support of Charles Sturt University.

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Michelle Ford
Charles Sturt University - Graduate Certificate in Community Leadership and Resilience

In early July Committee 4 Wagga attended Charles Sturt University’s release of a new course, developed in collaboration with industry and community experts and ideally suited to both the private and public sectors.  The Graduate Certificate in Community Leadership and Resilience is custom-made for those seeking a leadership role in building strong, sustainable communities.  Graduates will be ready for senior leadership roles within community-focused organisations – be that local government, not-for-profit, non-government organisations or any other sector with a strong connection to community outcomes.

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Michelle Ford