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Our region Our opportunities

July 2016

Summit Speakers

Welcome Message

Peter Switzer Founder of Switzer Financial Group,

University Lecturer, TV Presenter, Author and Entrepreneur, Switzer Financial

Chris Jordan AOCommissioner of Taxation, Australian Taxation Offce

Claire MaddenFounder and Director, Hello

Clarity

Margy OsmondCEO, Tourism & Transport

Forum

Glenn Keys Co-founder and Executive Director,

Aspen Medical

Aidan Coleman CEO, Bega Cheese

Now is an exciting time for the Bega Valley.  We have a number of great things happening that will contribute to our region’s economic growth.  The Port of Eden, Merimbula Airport and the

recent opening of the South East Regional Hospital are game changers for our economy.  Add in the NBN and the commencement of international flights to and from Canberra and it makes absolute sense to host the inaugural Bega Valley Economic Summit.    We aim to grow a diverse, vibrant, resilient and balanced economy for the future that will provide jobs growth and drive sustainable economic success for years to come.  Our young people are vital to our economy and the education and training opportunities they can be provided are crucial.  The Bega Valley Shire Council’s Economic Development Strategy is clear on this. Our region is experiencing an ever growing reputation amongst those choosing to “work from anywhere”, start-ups and innovators, who recognise the benefits of our great lifestyle and natural beauty as a base.  Our great location in relation to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra adds to our strength in this regard. Welcome to the Bega Valley Economic Summit.  We are proud to be sharing this exciting initiative with you.   Thank you for being involved.

Councillor Michael Britten, Mayor Leanne Barnes, General Manager

Dr. Bill DunbarChief Executive Offcer, SGS Economics and Planning

Julian Webb Managing Director Creeda Projects

Charith Amarasinghe Senior Manager, SME, NSW & ACT, Export Finance & Insurance Corporation

Rory McAlesterSenior Export Advisor, International Trade & InvestmentNSW Department of Premier & Cabinet

Andy WillisDirector, Working From Anywhere

Suzie MatthewsDirector of Small Business Engagement, NSW Department of Industry

Anna PinoChief Executive Offcer,Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre Pty Ltd

Paul MorrisDirector, Cetana Pty Ltd

Gary BarnesDeputy Secretary Economic, Skills & Regional Development NSW Department of Industry

Peter DunnBusiness Development Manager, Regional Clients GHD

Monique DonaldsonSenior Manager, Export Growth China and International Trade, NSW Business Chamber

Plus...Sam Avitaia Deidre Jory Paul Goodwin Sue AtkinsCraig Richmond Dan Tarasenko Michael Phillips

Program - Thursday 28 July

3.15pm to 3.45pm ‘Maximising Economic Benefit: Leveraging Major Infrastructure Investment’Dr Bill Dunbar CEO, SGS Economics & Planning

3.45pm to 4.15pm ‘Providing the Tools for Sustainable Economic Growth’Gary Barnes Deputy SecretaryEconomic, Skills & Regional DevelopmentNSW Department of Industry

7.45am to 9.00amRegistrationTea & Coffee

9.00am to 9.10amMC Introduction & HousekeepingPeter Switzer

9.10am to 9.25amWelcome to Country Gadhu Dancers

9.25am to 9.35amWelcome to Bega ValleyCr Michael Britten, Mayor

9.35am to 9.55amMike Kelly AM MP

Morning

11.15am to 11.45am‘Visitation and Transport: South Coast & Region Opportunities’Margy OsmondCEO, Tourism & Transport Forum

11.50am to 12.20pm‘In Conversation’Chris Jordan AOCommissioner Australian Taxation Offcewith Peter Switzer

12.20pm to 12.45pmMC Facilitated Panel Discussion1. Mike Kelly AM MP2. Margy Osmond3. Chris Jordan AO

10.45am to 11.15amMorning Tea

10.00am to 10.35am‘Bega Valley Now and the Future:Demographic Overview’Claire MaddenDirector, Hello Clarity

10.35am to 10.45am‘National Broadband Network Update’Mariam ChizariNBN Co Community Affairs Manager NSW

12.45pm to 1.45pmLunch

1.45pm to 2.00pmLaunch of the Bega Valley Microcredit ProgramCr Michael Britten, Mayor Anna Pino CEO, Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre Pty Ltd

2.00pm to 2.50pm Interactive Breakout Session

Session 1: Linking Education with Future Regional Employment NeedsPaul MorrisSam Avitaia Deidre JoryPaul GoodwinSue AtkinsModerated by Ian Campbell

Session 2: Innovators and EntrepreneursCollaborating with Local BusinessAnna PinoCraig RichmondDan TarasenkoMichael PhillipsModerated by Peter Switzer

2.50pm to 3.15pmAfternoon Tea

6.15pm to 7.00pm Pre-Summit Dinner DrinksHosted by the Australian Institute of Company Directors7.00pm to 10.30pm Bega Valley Economic Summit Dinner

1. ‘Canberra and the Bega Valley Regional Ambitions’ Glenn Keys Chair Canberra Business Chamber. Founder Aspen Medical Services

2. ‘Observations’ Peter Switzer

Live music with the Bob Porter Trio

Afternoon

11.10am to 11.35am ‘Working from Anywhere’Andy WillisDirector & FounderWFA (Working from Anywhere)

11.35am to 11.55am ‘Learning from the Future: A Case for Disruption in the Bega Valley’Peter Dunn Business Development Manager Regional Clients GHD

11.55am to 12.20pm ‘The Dairy Industry: Innovation is the Future’ Aidan Coleman CEO Bega Cheese

12.20pm to 12.40pm MC Facilitated Panel Discussion1. Aidan Coleman2. Monique Donaldson3. Rory McAlester4. Charith Amarasinghe

8.00am to 8.50am Tea & Coffee

8.55am to 9.05am ‘Setting the Mood’Peter Switzer

9.05am to 9.30am ‘Asia as an Export Market: Engagement& Growth’Monique Donaldson Senior Manager, Export Growth China and International Trade, NSW Business Chamber

9.30am to 9.50am ‘The Support for Exporters’Charith Amarasinghe Senior Manager for SME, NSW & ACT Export Finance & Insurance Corporation

Rory McAlesterSenior Export Advisor, International Trade & Investment NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet

9.50am to 10.15am ‘Growing the Food Economy through Innovation’Julian WebbManaging Director Creeda Projects

10.15am to 10.45amMorning Tea

Program - Friday 29 July

12.40pm to 1.30pm Lunch

10.45am to 11.10am‘Connecting Small Business to Opportunity and Managing Disruption’Suzie Matthews, Director Small Business Engagement NSW Department of Industry

1.30pm to 1.50pm ‘Where to from here - Our Future’ MC Facilitated Bega Valley Business LeadersPeter Switzer

1.50pm to 2.00pmThank You and a VisionCr Kristy McBainChair Bega Valley Shire Council Economic Committee

2.00pm to 2.10pmSummit Close Peter Switzer

Bega Valley Economic Statistics at a glance... Gross Regional Product of the Bega Valley is $1.60bn 40% of workforce is in the Health Care and Social Assistance; Retail Trade; and Accommodation and Food Services 23% Households rent 43% Unencumbered home ownership 13% of the adult population have a Bachelor or higher degree Median age is 48 7118 businesses12,764 total workforce 33,500 population