RDA Riverina Economic Development Officer Forum June 2024

RDA Riverina hosts quarterly Economic Development Forums, giving Riverina Economic Development Officers the opportunity to network and receive updates on economic development activities and trends across the Riverina. Join us in Narrandera for a day of insight and networking! Explore infrastructure developments, collaboration opportunities and community engagement initiatives. We invite you to hear from guest presenters on topics like the Designated Area Migration Agreement and housing campaigns. Don't miss out on valuable networking opportunities and updates from organisations like Aus Industry and Transgrid. Reserve your spot today for a day packed with knowledge and connections! 

AGENDA

9:00am - Arrival and Registration
9:30am - Welcome & Introduction - Narrandera Shire Council
9:40am - Tour of Skywalk and Visitor Information Centre - Trevor James, Economic
Development Manager
10:45am - Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) - Update, Facts, Perceptions - Rachel Whiting, CEO RDA Riverina
10:55am - AusIndustry Update - Nicola James,
Regional Manager - South West NSW
11:05am - Transgrid Update - Paul McFadyen,
Engagement Lead, Major Projects
11:15am - Housing NOW Campaign, business
update, starting a Business Chamber -
Business NSW
11:30am - Co-Design Approach and Hub
Resources - Craig Sinclair, Temora Shire
Council & Anna Stephenson, Regional
Australia Institute
11:50am - Southern NSW Innovation Hub – Training and Resources - Dale Stringer, Chief
Knowledge Broker
12:00pm - Lunch and Networking
1:00pm - Volunteering and Community Engagement - Maia Tua-Davidson, Welcoming Australia
1:10pm - 3G/4G Program - David Saunderson, Telstra
1:20pm - Round Table
2:30pm - Close