Business Investment

Diverse and dynamic, the Northern Grampians Shire boasts an exciting array of industries and business enterprises.

Prominent industry sectors include wool, broad acre grazing, cereal cropping, viticulture, olive growing, tourism, gold mining, manufacturing, textiles, retail trade, health and community services, landcare and catchment management and professional services. Industry is generally concentrated in the key townships of Stawell and St Arnaud, where retail and commercial operations are mainly of a local service nature. These centres service the region's needs for shopping, business and commercial services and host other activities including brick making, meat processing, steel fabrication, feed production, supply and service of farm machinery and small service industry.

To discuss business opportunities in the Northern Grampians Shire, call the Economic Development team on 03 5358 9087 or email business@ngshire.vic.gov.au 

 

Economic and Demographic Data

Information on the Northern Grampians Shire economic profile, community profile and population forecasts. Resources to help you with your business case investment reports and social projects.

Investment Prospectus

This document provides a detailed economic look at the region, outlines key competitive advantages and indicates some attractive investment opportunities currently in our region. Here you’ll find everything you need to truly discover the Northern Grampians.

Economic Development Strategy and Plan

The adopted strategic direction for Northern Grampians Shire Council together with its partners and wider community in economic development.

Economic Development Quarterly Scorecard

The Economic Development Quarterly Scorecard is developed to reflect the work that officers are delivering and the success of the Business Growth Program along with data sourced from Remplan on the region's growth.

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