How we can help

It can be daunting navigating through planning regulations, collecting important information and everything else that comes with starting and running a business.

Our Economic Development Team can help you to:

• liaise with other Council departments, such as Planning and Environment
• collect important statistics, such as population trends
• connect you with small business agencies and support
• start your business through to growing your business through networking, improving your online presence and more.

We support a range of business development and networking events to help businesses thrive in our local area and are committed to supporting strong businesses in the local and surrounding region.

For business support speak with our Economic Development Team on 1300 087 004.

Beck Hayward Manager, Economic Development and Tourism bhayward@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au Contact for: Investment attraction and major development enquiries Strategic economic development Tourism and industry leadership matters	Izzy Rees Economic Development Lead irees@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au Contact for: Business investment enquiries Economic development and tourism projects and initiatives Visit Echuca Moama Grants, funding opportunities and business growth support
Stacey Fraser Economic Development Officer sfraser@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au Contact for: Business development and support Workshops, events and training opportunities General business enquiries Live, Work, Invest	Kristy Hayes Tourism, Marketing and Events Officer khayes@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au Contact for: Tourism enquiries and promotion Marketing and campaign opportunities Visit River Country Events and destination marketing support
Mel Gwin Business Unit Support Officer mgwin@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au Contact for: General enquiries for the Economic Development & Tourism team Administration and support Referrals to the right team member

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Looking for funding opportunities?

Head to our business grants and funding page here to search what you are looking for.