Location: 22 Tozer Street
Postal Address: PO Box 78
WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440
Customer First: 02 6566 3200
Facsimile: 02 6566 3205
Email: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Monday to Friday
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    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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  Economic Development - Macleay Development and Promotion Office
3/37 Forth Street, Kempsey NSW 2440
   
   

Contact: Douglas Hunt
Economic Development Manager
email: douglas.hunt@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Telephone:  02 6566 3100
Mobile:        0428 412 797
Facsimile:    02 6566 3105
Postal Mail:     P.O. Box 78
West Kempsey NSW 2440 


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  Business in the Kempsey Shire

Kempsey Shire's local government area is also known as the Macleay Valley Coast. The Shire is strategically located midway between two of Australia's fastest growing capital cities. Kempsey, the largest town, enjoys a tactical location on the major east coast transport corridor.

With pristine beaches and beautiful mountain ranges the Macleay Valley Coast offers a real lifestyle choice and a cost effective business location.

The area has a multi skilled and stable workforce that supports a range of industries including manufacturing, retail, agribusiness and tourism. Skills in trades and professional services also support our growing area.

More information on the Kempsey Shire and its economic activity can be obtained by contacting the Macleay Development & Promotions Office.

Economic Development
- The Macleay Development & Promotion Office


The Kempsey Shire Council established The Macleay Development & Promotion Office in 2002. Its purpose is to enhance business development and promote employment opportunities within Kempsey local government area.

The Macleay Development & Promotion Office:

  • Provides economic information and data to business clients both existing and new.
  • Offers business people a central point of contact regarding economic
    development activities.
  • Has established partnerships with other government agencies and regional organisations to assist with business development.
  • Is centrally located in Kempsey Central Business District

For more information

Contact the Macleay Development & Promotions Office on 02 6566 3100, email us through mdap@kempsey.nsw.gov.au or visit us at 3/37 Forth Street, Kempsey.


The Macleay Development & Promotions Committee
In 2002 through initiatives of the Kempsey Shire Council and with the support of State and Federal government agencies, the Macleay Development and Promotion Committee was formed. This Committee comprises of the Mayor, two Councillors, the General Manager of Kempsey Shire Council, and business leaders from the Kempsey Shire area.

The role of the committee is to identify strategies that promote economic development for existing and new business ventures.

This committee meets on a regular basis to review economic strategic direction and projects associated with business development.

An Economic Profile of Kempsey Local Government Area
The following information has been compiled to provide an overview of the Kempsey Shire's economy.

 
 
 
Business Links
The Kempsey Shire Council has compiled a list of useful business websites to assist you in finding the information you need. We are committed to providing you access to useful business tools that support your business activities.

The following websites are provided by both State and Federal Governments to help you find what you are looking for.



State Government
Department of Fair Trading - www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Department of Industrial Relations - www.dir.nsw.gov.au
NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) www.business.nsw.gov.au
DSRD Small Business Website - www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au
Department of Industrial Relations - www.dir.nsw.gov.au
Department of Education and Training - www.det.nsw.gov.au
NSW Lands Office - www.lpi.nsw.gov.au
NSW Tourism - www.tourism.nsw.gov.au
Workcover NSW- www.workcover.nsw.gov.au


Federal Government Links
Australian Bureau of Statistics - www.abs.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office - www.ato.nsw.gov.au
Austrade - www.austrade.gov.au
AusIndustry - www.ausindustry.gov.au
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations - www.dewr.gov.au
Department of Industry Tourism and Resources - www.industry.gov.au
Australia's Holiday Coast Consultative Committee - www.ahcacc.com.au
 


Key Business Contacts within the Kempsey Shire Area:

General Manager Kempsey Shire Council
Allan Burgess
Telephone: 02 6566 3200
Postal Mail: P.O. Box 78
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Email: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Economic Development - Macleay Development & Promotion Office
3/37 Forth Street
Kempsey NSW 2440
Telephone: 02 6566 3100
Facsimile: 02 6566 3105
Postal Mail: P.O. Box 78
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Email: mdap@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Tourism Officer
Angela Davis-Smith
62-118 Lachlan Street
Telephone: 02 6563 1555
Facsimile: 02 6563 1537
Postal Mail: P.O. Box 78
West Kempsey NSW 2440
Email: Kempsey Visitor Information Centre [vic@kempsey.nsw.gov.au]

 


 
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