A GROUP of business people has created a strategic plan they hope will transform Moruya into a vibrant town that is a great place to live, work and do business.
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Twelve business representatives met each Wednesday night for eight weeks to create the Moruya Business Chamber’s draft strategic plan, attaining a certificate IV in frontline management through Adult Ed in the process.
The plan lists 14 initiatives under five overarching aims for Moruya and district: Promoting business and community interests, supporting businesses, engaging with all levels of government and opposition, collaborating with other business and community groups and ensuring the Chamber is strong, active and growing.
The ideas include designing and implementing a buy local initiative, improving shade, signage and amenities in town, hosting a business awards program, establishing regular meetings with surrounding Chambers and community groups to work on agreed initiatives and improving the identification and promotion of local and regional events.
The group enthusiastically
presented the draft plan at the Moruya Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on Thursday night.
Those in attendance were given five stickers and asked to place them on the ideas they liked the most. They were also given the opportunity to put their names down to be involved in the plan’s implementation.
Tracey Dance from Flowers, Parties, Gifts, who was involved in the working group, said the idea
closest to her heart was a buy local campaign.
“I really enjoyed this process, I hope you appreciate the ideas we have come up with,” Ms Dance said.
“I’m excited to be part of getting them up and running.”
Deb Curtis from Curtis and Cloud said it was a privilege to be involved.
“One of the best parts was getting to know my business colleagues and discovering how passionate we are about the district,” she said.
“It has unearthed a passion for my business and my town.”
The group also reviewed the Moruya Chamber of Commerce’s constitution, which was last updated in 1995.
Chamber president Steve Picton, also involved in creating the plan, said the group wanted to get people involved the town.
“The plan makes sense, it’s simple and it’s effective,” he said.
“We need action. This is the start of the process.”
The draft strategic plan for the Moruya Business Chamber is open for comment from Chamber members and the Moruya community until September 7.
To view the plan and learn how to provide feedback visit http://moruya.nsw.au/strategic-planning-group/
