Economic Development Newsletter - March

COVID-19 SPECIAL EDITION

The COVID-19 situation is a very serious situation and is constantly evolving.   So is the economic impact as a result in each town, and city across Australia .  It is clear that the impacts are already hitting a number of businesses, particularly in relation to tourism, accommodation and hospitality.   The Federal Government and leading economic and business organisations have warned that the situation for business is likely to get worse.  It's important that you are accessing the latest information from reliable sources and looking at ways to help your business survive.  

This is not cause for panic or panic buying, but does call for everyone in business or elsewhere to stringently follow the recommendations of the health authorities. Here is a link to the most recent requirements of the Federal Government in relation to businesses and individuals, given last night. 

Please follow them

March 1, 2020

Federal Economic Stimulus - Support for Business

For up-to-date information on the Australian Government’s Economic Response to Coronavirus including the Government’s economic response targets across the three areas of: Individuals & Households; Business; Supporting the Flow of Credit.  Click here


Overview Economic Responses to the Coronavirus (Fact Sheet) - Click here

  • Boosting cash flow for employers - Fact sheet
  • Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses - Fact sheet
  • Increasing the instant asset write-off - Fact sheet
  • Backing business investment - Fact sheet
  • Supporting apprentices and trainees - Fact sheet (per cash flow fact sheet)

Critical Links and Resources

NSW Government - Responsibilities of Businesses & Employees

Employee rights and workplace responsibilities to help manage the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and a whole host of information to help you manage your business and employees now and into the coming months of challenging times and trade.  Click here

Business Australia - Advice, Resources & Guidance

Business guide to Coronavirus and the latest updates, advice and solutions to help you manage your business.  Click here

CEDA - Committee for Economic Development Australia

CEDA Coronavirus: update, impact and facts – watch the video here. 

NSW  & Federal Government Health Departments

Find all of the facts, resources and guidance on the COVID-19 from NSW Department of Health and Australian Government Department of Health

Innovate to Survive

Now's the time to research and quickly implement innovative ways to adapt to this rapidly changing business environment.  Here are some Facebook pages to follow for ideas, inspiration and information.

Business Australia

CEDA

NSW Business

NSW Small Business Commissioner

ADMA

Council Initiatives and Information

Below are some important links to information and a few initiatives that we'd like to make you aware of - please ensure that you read these through and get in touch with me if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns.

Margot Davis,

Manager Economic Development

Glen Innes Severn Council

[email protected]

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Some Common questions answered:
1.What restrictions have been announced?
2.Do existing restrictions around public gatherings still apply?
3.Should I work from home?
4.Can I still go grocery shopping?
5.How long will these measures be in place?
6.Does this apply across NSW?
7.Where can I go for the latest information?
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Lucid Economics to consult for Council
Lucid Economics has been appointed as the consultant to help us deliver our next EDS & AP.  We are underway with Phase 1. Please ensure that you register your interest below to be a part of Phase 2 consultations.
Phase 1: Economic Analysis & Research;
Phase 2: Community and Stakeholder Consultation;
Phase 3: Strategy Development & Delivery
Phase 4: Action Plan Development & Delivery
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Keep up to date with all things news - our latest news articles include:
1. Sharing the Responsibility of COVID-19
2. FAQ's on COVID-19
3. Message from the GM - Council Services
4. Grants and Funding Newsletter


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Help for your business going is not far away 
We've committed to purchasing a Crisis Management course to help our local businesses in these extraordinary times.  BrandLocal are building the course currently and it will be available to all local business in around 4 weeks time.  Topics include:
1. Mindset, focus & Opportunity
2. Get more from Google
3. Communications Strategy
4. Content Creation
5. Targeted/Paid Campaigns
6. Online Tools, Apps & Integration
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Raise your hand if you have project management experience
We have funded projects coming up where we will need project managers to help deliver some of the initiatives.  If you have experience in project management please send through an EOI to me with a CV and short description of your project management experience. These projects are critical to the development of our next Economic Development Strategy & Action Plan.  These initiatives will help our town recover from drought, bushfires and now COVID-19. 
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Support local business and shop local
Business In Glen and Glen Innes Severn Council have partnered to create a new shop local campaign 'Totally Local".  It's important for your business to sign up to this program to benefit from the additional promotional activity as well as try to retain $$$ in our local economy.  
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