Overview
I deal with five Councils and I’d say that Moorabool Shire Council is one of the most proactive. When we were looking into expanding the IGA Bacchus Marsh site, we met with a Moorabool Planning Officer onsite. She really helped us with planning requirements and approval process through Council. - Champion IGA’s CEO, Brendon Goddard
The Moorabool Shire Council plays a significant role in providing an appropriate environment for business to generate local economic, social, environmental, investment and employment opportunities.
Economic development is integral to Moorabool's future directions and aspirations. Council’s economic development unit provides an initial point of contact and facilitation throughout the planning process for the investor right through to support and assistance for the local home based business.
The unit undertakes the following services:
- Investment attraction, facilitation and promotion
- Region, business and Council advocacy
- Regional coordination and facilitation of key strategic projects
- Economic research and data provision
- Local knowledge and contacts
- Advice and referrals
- Promotion and marketing
- Local business support
- Advice on local, state and federal grants and assistance
The unit endeavours to stimulate economic development through collaboration and partnerships.