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1. Foreword
This Economic Development Strategy provides
a framework for our Council’s long term
economic prosperity. It identifies the strengths,
challenges and opportunities whilst providing
clearly defined actions to achieve our goals.
Our economy has seen significant changes over
the last few years and we can no longer rely on
traditional market
drivers.Asa region we must
embrace innovation, technology and creative
thinking and invest in intellectual capital, whilst
supporting traditional industries.
This strategy provides a point of difference for the
City of Port Adelaide Enfield, making the Council
more business friendly and supportive of business
through streamlining processes and creating an
environment that fosters and attracts business to
the region. Bold thinking and a more personalised
approach to business will create a place where
entrepreneurship will thrive and investor
confidence will be high.
The Strategy highlights the importance of thinking
strategically about who we attract to the region
and how we do that to create a strong and
sustainable economy into the future.The City of
Port Adelaide Enfield has strength and resilience,
the Strategy looks to build on the competitive
advantage we have as a region, whilst identifying
new opportunities and attracting new industry to
the region to support future job growth.
As Mayor, I am committed to seeing the City
of Port Adelaide Enfield prosper and for our
residents to have access to a wide range of
employment options and for our businesses to
enjoy working in an area that provides a financially
rewarding return for them.
The Council region is on the verge of some
exciting times and I encourage everyone to work
together to achieve our potential as a leading part
of the South Australian and Australian economy.
September 2016
Gary Johanson - Mayor City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Vision 2030
“A city that values its diverse community and embraces change through
innovation, resilience and community leadership.”