2022-05-10 Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   10 MAY 2022




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   10 MAY 2022

              Introduction

              The purpose of this road map to the future strategy and implementation plan is to redefine and
              deliver what the Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry stands for, where it fits and how
              it can be effective to benefit business and the community.
              Itis designed to have both a big picture lens, to encompass and influence longer range visions
              and policies to shape and drive Noosa business potential, but just as important, is the lens of
              practical, credible, relevant value that needs to be applied to actions to ensure beneficial
              outcomes to existing and potential members.
              Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to be considered the peak business group
              for the Noosa region by stakeholders. But there is work to do to win respect, trust and to
              create an apolitical approach towards unified business representation and growth. This
              strategy focuses on delivery of clear, consistent, measurable messaging and actions.
              There has never been a more critical time for Noosa stakeholders to work together towards
              sustainable economic, social, and environmental outcomes. For the Chamber to be
              perceived as relevant in today’s challenging environment, there needs to be change. The
              current committee recognises the need for change and is committed to an inclusive,
              collaborative approach where actions are favoured over words. To demonstrate leadership,
              without talking about leading.
              That is not to say that telling the Chamber story is not important — it is. But the focus of those
              stories can’t be the same outdated messages from the past. For example, the Chamber
              must look beyond the traditional networking focus, particularly in this climate, when many of
              their small business members may struggle to attend. This new look Chamber will instead
              build a close network of other business associations and identify and demonstrate real value
              by sharing tangible examples of outcomes they bring to the business community, how they
              represent and advocate for the community’s needs and how that translates to community
              benefits. This moves them up the value scale with key stakeholders, from relevant to vital.

              Methodology
              On one-on-one interview with Acting Committee President, Ralph Rogers provided detailed
              background, aspirations, and ambitions to deliver a more sustainable, equitable Noosa with
              practical solutions to bridge infrastructure and service gaps through a range of initiatives
              including private/public partnerships. A survey including a series of ‘homework questions’ for
              the Chamber of Commerce Committee was used to establish context and identify
              opportunities, barriers and key issues prior to strategic team workshop session. (See
              Appendix 1)
              The interactive session included exercises and group discussion on the following:
                  e  Vision & goals — what's in/what’s out
                  e  Objectives & core business
                  e  Stakeholder mapping & key target markets — where does Chamber ‘fit’
                  e  SWOT
                  e   Roadmap for the future:
                      e  Identity & positioning — point of difference from other groups
                      e  Engagement & networking
                      e  Reporting and governance
                      e  Practical priorities, outcomes, funding & resources

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