2018/19 AGM and Activity Statement
At the 2018 NMBA AGM, members were presented with a progress report and audited financial data for the year to date.
Commitments and actions included areas such as completion of major projects, business precinct enhancement strategy, progress on programs, and strategy for the coming year.
Business Plan
The Northern Midlands Business Association coordinates an extensive business plan of initiatives, projects and activities. Explore the objectives below to find out how the plan is helping your business, and how you can contribute to success in our region of Tasmania.
OBJECTIVE 1: Collaborate with Council to foster economic activity in the Northern Midlands
Key Strategies include:
Collaborate with Council to foster economic activity in the Northern Midlands
Promote Northern Midlands local products and produce at events and expo's within and outside the region
Facilitate the establishment of new businesses/welcoming of business owners/operators in the Norther Midlands
Advocate for the further development and promotion of the TRANSlink & Launceston Airport precinct
Facilitate the development of new tourism experiences in the Northern Midlands
OBJECTIVE 2: Enhance the environment for economic development in the Northern Midlands
Key Strategies include:
Advocate for Wi-fi hotspots and other methods of Internet access as well as fostering online trends
Manage the TRANSlink billboard to encourage local companies to showcase their businesses
Support Northern Midlands agricultural sector by advocating for Food Origin Labelling and other initiatives where the region has an existing or potential competitive advantage
OBJECTIVE 3: Promote collaboration between the Association, local businesses, agencies & organisations to facilitate economic development in the Northern Midlands
Key Strategies include:
Enhance member benefits by building on the TCCI Tasmanian Chambers Alliance
Facilitate networks & collaboration between Northern Midlands businesses
Promote excellence in customer service in the Northern Midlands
Facilitate opportunities for northern midlands students to enter traineeships with local businesses
Continue to manage the Northern Midlands Business Promotion & Visitor Centre at Longford
Collaborate with Business & Employment to support local businesses & facilitate economic development in the Northern Midlands
Implement retail initiatives to encourage customers to visit local businesses
Conduct youth work education projects featuring local businesses
OBJECTIVE 4: Improve the profile of the Association
Key Strategies include:
Feature a regular column in the Country Courier newspaper
Communicate NMBA Achievements and regular updates
Produce an Association newsletter with regular updates and promotion of location businesses available online
Continually enhance the Association's online presence
Have available a new business welcome pack for new business owners/operators
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