On 29th May Committee for Wagga held our fourth Members Roundtable of 2020 with guest speakers The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Member for Riverina & Leader of the National Party and Grant Cairns, Executive General Manager - Regional & Agribusiness Banking, Commonwealth Bank.
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On 30th April Committee for Wagga held our third members roundtable of 2020 with our guest Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, MP. Dr Joe updated members on the NSW State Government’s responses to the 2019-20 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Views and questions from various industries were discussed and put forward for consideration by Dr Joe McGirr and the NSW Government.
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The Board and Executive are pleased to advise that our submission for funding from Round Three of the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund for our Wagga School Leaders Program has been successful.
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In these challenging times Committee for Wagga remains focused on our long-term vision, championing positive change for Wagga Wagga. A key part of this is harnessing the energy from last year’s Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar. The 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW, released by the State Government, identified Wagga Wagga as a growth centre with a population target of 100,000 by 2038. The Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar recognized the need to establish a working group to direct our city’s approach to this goal.
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Our second roundtable of 2020, and our first virtual roundtable, was held last week. Our guest, James Bolton, Director for Regional NSW (Riverina Murray), presented to members and addressed questions from the audience.
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The Board & Executive look forward to meeting (virtually) with you this Thursday 30th April at midday for an hour at our third members Roundtable discussion. We welcome Dr Joe McGirr, Member for Wagga Wagga, as our special guest for the meeting.
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Since our last update on 25th March, C4W Board & Executive have remained focussed on how we continue to effectively support our members and execute our 2020 business plan under these ‘new operating conditions’ impacting on us all.
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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 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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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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The ARTC Kapooka module is intended to challenged the students and develop teamwork skills, which is exactly the results we received on our recent visit. The students learnt about their strengths and weaknesses, develop trust and got to know each other better.
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The Board, Members & Guests of Committee for Wagga held the first Round Table event for 2020 on Friday 28th February. The event was hosted by Wagga Wagga City Council, with guest speakers Michael Keys Director, Regional Activation and Peter Thompson, General Manager.
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The 2020 Wagga School Leaders Program is underway with Modules 1 being completed at the Charles Sturt University on 25th February. The program saw 19 enthusiastic students arrive ready to learn new skills and gain confidence to become leaders of the future.
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Meet the 2020 Wagga School Leaders Program participants.
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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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The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is in the midst of master planning for the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct.
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Looking for a few Christmas gifts?
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Charles Sturt University Graduate Certificate in Community Leadership & Resilience by way of promotion within the membership base
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Manager, Riverina NSW, GHD
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