“Solving the Economic Development Riddle – Building Economies from Within” Conference Information

Conference Dates
Thursday 3 May and Friday 4 May 2007

Conference Venue
Port Panthers in Port Macquarie, which has excellent facilities including a huge auditorium which will be used for plenary sessions and refreshment breaks. Port Panthers is located adjacent to the Settlement City Shopping Centre approximately one kilometre up-river (west) of the City Centre.

About Port Macquarie
The city of Port Macquarie is located on the beautiful NSW Mid-North coast, nestled beside the Hastings River and the Pacific Ocean. It is a thriving regional centre with one of the fastest growth rates in the country, and a variety of coastal and rural satellite towns. The mid-north coast of New South Wales relies heavily on a number of prosperous and viable local economies being able to foster entrepreneurial activities that are economically, environmentally and socially viable. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is therefore proud to be hosting the 3rd Australian Regional Economies Conference, and will provide a perfect setting for this important event.

Getting There
Port Macquarie is approximately 4.5 hours drive north from Sydney and 6 hours drive south of Tweed Heads. The area is easily accessed as it is serviced by major roads, rail and airlines.

Who Should Attend?

The conference will be relevant to anyone who works in or has an interest in the strengthening of regional economies, including:

Rural & Regional Practitioners;

Business & Industry Leaders;

Academics, Educators and Researchers;

Local Government Economic Development Managers & Planners, Councillors & Senior Staff;

State & Federal Government Policy Makers and Personnel;

Local & Regional Economic & Enterprise Development Entities - BEC’s, ACC’s, COC’s;

Town Planners;

Community Development Personnel;

Consultants, and;

Agriculture, Industry & Tourism Sector Representatives.

Registration and Accommodation

Conference Registration
Registrations for this event are now open - Click Here!

Conference Accommodation
Accommodation bookings for this event are now being taken by the Greater Port Macquarie Visitors Information Centre (VIC). You can download the form on the Registrations Page or contact the VIC by telephone on 1300 303 155 or (02) 6581 8000.

Social Functions
On the evening of Wednesday 2 may a Welcome Reception will be held for all delegetes, at no additional cost. The Conference Dinner will be held on the evening of Thursday 3 may - a separate cost of approximately $90 incl. GST per person. Book for social events with your registration.

For further information please contact the Conference Organisers, Greg Freeman or Jem Hansen at Impact Conferences by phone on (02) 6583 8118 or email arec2007@impactenviro.com.au

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