Strategic Framework 2023-2026
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Geelong at 1 Million People
Build on the region’s strengths to design a future vision of Greater Geelong with a population of 1 million people.
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Develop and
launch Future Geelong Map
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Future Geelong engagement
forums with leaders across industry
community, schools, and government
against key drivers
Partnering with key members
to drive transformation and
government advocacy, particularly on;
a) Transport
b) Housing
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Sustainable Growth
Build on the region’s strengths to support sustainable regional growth and support business and our members in achieving the municipal target of 2035 for net zero emissions.
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Identify Geelong's clean technology priorities,
including hydrogen and other renewables
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Support circular economy initiatives,
such as Renewable Organics Network and the Circular Economy (CE) Ecosystem Mapping project
Understand and promote
what members (and the broader community) are doing to drive social outcomes and bring everyone on the journey
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Connecting Geelong to the Nation and the World
Build the region’s strengths to better connect Geelong with National and International markets
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Advocate for Avalon rail connection
and further precinct development
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Boost Brand Geelong,
improve
international commercial opportunities
and market access
Support development of the Geelong events strategy
to bring content to Geelong & secure benefits & opportunities
from major events & mass participation events
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Sustainable Operations
Build on the Committee’s strengths to create a high performing and serviced-focused organisation.
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Develop our team
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Complete constitutional
amendment
Deliver member
outcomes within
budget
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SMART & Innovative Geelong
Build on the region’s strengths to support accessibility, connectivity, new industry development and innovation
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SMARTGeelong –
work with organisations
across the region to ensure Geelong becomes
a globally recognised SMARTCity
with high digital literacy,
connectivity and data competencies
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Expand targeted industry
growth initiatives in key sectors.
Priorities include:
Social Insurance Centre of Excellence
Economic innovation hub mapping investment pipeline
National Reconstruction Fund
Defence & Cyber- Security
Civic Leadership Development
Build on the region’s strengths to support leadership development across the Geelong community
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High level member engagement
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Broaden community leadership program
Self-sustaining Leaders for Geelong program for 2024
Relaunch Activate
Develop alumni engagement program
Develop Future Leaders program (schools)
Community leadership awards