Vision and Strategic Plan

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Vision
The broader Rockhampton Region will be a national leader in innovative industries, within a dynamic business sector in an environment of world-class liveability and harmonious lifestyles.

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Mission
RRD will champion and facilitate regional development in the broader Rockhampton Region through strong leadership and business engagement that will grow a diversified, vibrant and innovative economy and high standards of liveability.

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Values
RRD is committed to our team, our members, our corporate partners and our sponsors. To drive and facilitate economic development in the Rockhampton Region, we foster certain attributes that are essential for sustainable growth:
          - Integrity and equity
          - Inclusiveness and collaboration
          - Innovation and learning
          - Strategic leadership
          - Communication
          - Excellence
          - Facilitation and engagement
          - Passionate about the Rockhampton Region

Our members, corporate partners and sponsors always come first and we endeavour to offer the highest level of professional service to them and to other members of the community.

All members of our staff engage in effective, efficient and ethical work practises, laying the foundations to pursue our goals through teamwork, harmony and respect.

The internal culture of RRD is reflected in our drive and ambition to promote the Rockhampton Region as a premier location and to promote that vision to our members and the wider community.

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Corporate Strategy
RRD will facilitate investment, industry expansion, development and skills attraction and retention that constantly improve the liveability of communities within the Rockhampton Region.

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Business Strategies

    2.1 Corporate
Growing the capabilities and capacity of the organisation through long-term funding commitments and increasing membership.
        2.1.1 Develop and sustain a strong financial base;
        2.1.2 Maintain a culture of developing its employees;
        2.1.3 Develop and maintain an effective project management culture;
        2.1.4 Maximise membership and member benefits;
        2.1.5 Engagement and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders;
        2.1.6 Engagement of members and the broader community to support the organisation's initiatives and outcomes. 

    2.2 Policy Influence and Lobbying
Influence policy development at all levels of government and build commitment to, and be an outstanding advocate for, the Rockhampton Region.
        2.2.1 Develop and maintain strong links with local government and local state government agencies;
        2.2.2 Develop and maintain strong links with local, state and federal representatives;
        2.2.3 Support lobbying requirements for specific issues through strong advocacy;
        2.2.4 Provide a strong focus for influencing policy directions that aligns with the vision for the Rockhampton Region.

    2.3 Build Networks of Communication and Collaboration that are Outcome Orientated
Maximise the engagement and collaboration of all key stakeholders in project management and implementation through relationship building and communication.
        2.3.1 Participation in regional initiatives that are outcome focussed;
        2.3.2 Develop and support teams for cross-functional projects that provide regionally significant outcomes;
        2.3.3 Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge bank of local, regional and national data, statistics and information.

    2.4 Grow Regional Business and Industry
Investigate, identify and pursue economic growth and diversification through business innovation, growth and investment opportunities through the Rockhampton Region.
        2.4.1 Lead and facilitate the continual improvement of the business and investment climate of the Rockhampton Region;
        2.4.2 Identify new industry opportunities and lead infrastructure and business investment attraction initiatives for the Stanwell Industrial Corridor and Fitzroy Agricultural Corridor;
        2.4.3 Provide assistance to Rockhampton Regional Council with responding to major business and investment enquiries;
        2.4.4 Develop strong research and development links and collaborative initiatives between CQUniversity Australia and emerging and existing businesses;
        2.4.5 Provide opportunities for local business to develop resilience to better cope with economic conditions.

    2.5 Promote the Rockhampton Region
Raise the awareness at local, regional, national and global levels of the competitive advantages of living, working and investing in the Rockhampton Region.
        2.5.1 Develop and maintain competitive advantage analysis of Rockhampton Region for business;
        2.5.2 Construct and maintain image library and promotional collateral;
        2.5.3 Undertake promotional campaigns for investment attraction, skills attraction and generic awareness of Rockhampton Region.

    2.6 Consultancy of Project Management Services
Provide a range of consultancy and project management services that contribute to the economic development and liveability standards of the Rockhampton Region.
        2.6.1 Provide project consultancy and project management services that contribute to the economic development liveability standard of the Rockhampton Region;
        2.6.1 Undertake project consultancy services from other funding sources that further economic development in the Rockhampton Region.

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