Economic Development - Strategy Consultation
 

1. Economic Development Strategy - Have Your Say!

 
Port Phillip City Council is preparing a new Economic Development Stategy to guide council's direction for economic development within the municipality.

To ensure that the new Strategy meets the needs of the local business community we want to hear from you.

Please complete this survey to help us identify areas of priority and focus.

Thanks

The Economic Development & Tourism Team
City of Port Phillip

1. To help us determine areas of priority for economic development activity in Port Phillip, please rank the following statements:

Port Phillip City Council's economic development activity should:

 Most ImportantVery Important ImportantLess Important Not Important
Aim to increase the % of residents working locally.
Aim to develop strong, vibrant, accessible, local shopping centres with a broad retail offer.
Contribute to creating a more vibrant and liveable city.
Seek to achieve social, environmental and cultural sustainability objectives, not just economic growth
Encourage sustainable transport modes.
Enhance existing industry clusters and support new clusters.
Consider environmental and residential amenities when hosting large scale events.
Support an affordable living and working environment.
Prioritise environmentally sustainable business practices.
Encourage businesses to develop social responsibility and provide leadership in the community.
Increase the market share in the property and business services.
Encourage businesses and households to trade locally.
Encourage local shopping strips to meet the needs of the local population's daily shopping requirements.
Focus upon building existing strengths in our tourism industry.
Focus on assisting to develop the capacity of our local economy.
Focus on developing greater business diversity within strip shopping centres.
Develop opportunities for environmental businesses.
Foster social inclusion by increasing training and employment opportunities for all local residents.
Assist to fill existing gaps in retail, health and education industries as needed.

2. Are there any other objectives you feel are important to the preparation of an Economic Development Strategy for Port Phillip?
If so please list:

3. Which of the following industries best describes your business operations?

4. Where is your business located?

5. Would you like further input into the development of the Economic Development Strategy? If so, please fill in your details below.

6. Your Contact Details (optional)