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Business Port Stephens

Business Port Stephens is an initiative of Port Stephens Council, established to deliver on the recommendations identified in the Port Stephens Economic Development Plan.

The Economic Development Plan was launched in late 2007 and is the guiding document for Council in its efforts to shape the economic future of Port Stephens. 

Our role includes:

  • Developing marketing material on Port Stephens as a business location
  • Promoting Port Stephens for business attraction and investment
  • Working in partnership with the local community to strengthen existing businesses and grow the local economy
  • Targeting growth industry sectors and attracting new activities
  • Facilitating the delivery of programs tailored for small business
  • Exploring opportunities for skills development
  • Securing government funding for major projects and economic development initiatives
  • Identifying the future infrastructure needs to support employment growth
  • Providing input to planning policies to facilitate employment growth
  • Engaging with business and the community on economic development issues
  • Monitoring the local economy and compiling relevant economic data 
  • Advocating for the economic future of Port Stephens

Economic Development Unit (EDU)

Address:
 
Business Port Stephens
Shop 8, 42 William Street (PO Box 42)
RAYMOND TERRACE NSW 2324
Ph: (02) 4987 3785
Fax: (02) 4983 1260
 
Meet the staff:
 
Lesley Morris 
Economic Development Manager
P: (02) 4987 6962 
M: 0438 639 636
Brendan Brooks
Economic Development Officer
P: (02) 4983 2549
M: 0438 279 425
brendan.brooks@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
 
 
 Angela Kincaid
 Research & Marketing Officer
 
 

Economic Development Advisory Panel (EDAP)

Who are they?
 
The Port Stephens Economic Development Advisory Panel (EDAP) was established in response to the findings and recommendations of the Port Stephens Council Economic Development Strategy.
 
What is their role?
 
To operate primarily as a strategic thinking organisation with a responsibility to develop local leadership, ensure input is provided to Port Stephens Council on local economic development issues and promote Port Stephens to secure long term jobs, investment and prosperity.
 
Members of the EDAP are expected to represent the broad interests of the Local Government Area rather than those of any particular organisation(s).
 
Download a copy of the EDAP Charter here
 
Who are the panel members?
 
Download a copy of the EDAP members list here