Chamber media release 4.9.19
In general:
Councillor’s need a better understanding of general business and its relevance to the community as a whole.
Each Councillor needs to be a Champion for the region, rather than a passive ‘group member’ taking up space.
Specific to Commerce and Industry:
Prepared to be part of a movement that will see business growth and accelerated rates of new business establishment; facilitate ease of business, a fairer approach to rating, zoning, consents and other unnecessary barriers.
The prioritisation of key infrastructure vital to economic wellbeing.
The release of strategic land holdings key to growth.
Adherence to a culture of can do.
Steve Smith
CE NorthChamber