EVOCITIES FACEBOOK COMPETITION
It's competition time again! We're giving away an iPad 2 and an Evocities gift basket
Congratulations Professionals Real Estate
Professionals Real Estate have taken out the title of the first local Real Estate Agency to sell a home to an Evocities family
CSU's New Online Small Business Management Course
Charles Sturt University's (CSU) new online course is designed for people who are thinking of starting their own business or are currently operating one.
What's Happening In The Local Economy?
The December issue of the Wagga Wagga Economic Snapshot has just been released. It's good news if you're investing in the residential property market.
NOW is the Time to Invest in Wagga Wagga
The average mortgage repayment equates to 25% of the average household income in Wagga Wagga, compared to an average of 44% across New South Wales.
$8.5M Motel/Conference Centre to commence
A classy new motel with conference facilities worth $8.5m planned for Edward Street and Lake Albert Road.
Wagga Wagga IT Entrepreneurs Make An Impact
Can seven Wagga Businesses make their mark on the world stage?
Mill Construction Project Boost to Wagga Economy?
350 jobs will be generated as a result of the Mill development proceeding.
Copland Street industrial area shines
Drive along Copland Street you will be struck by how many businesses have established themselves there.
Need Assistance with a Business Review?
Eligible businesses are able to request a comprehensive Business Review at no charge.
Evocities wins another award
Evocities continues its award winning ways with PRIA Golden Target Award
Wagga tops list as the Happiest Place in the World
If you are looking for happiness, look no further - come and join us in Wagga Wagga!
Evocities Campaign Celebrates One Year Of Success
Interest in the Evocities campaign from Sydney and beyond continues to grow.
Evocity Birthday Bash!
Evocities is turning 1 and we are getting ready to celebrate.
Evocity Team at Spring Farmers Market
The Evocities team attended the Farmers Markets to answer questions and continue to spread the word about the campaign.
Think BIG Thursdays - 8 FREE High Content Webinars
Australia's RockStar Marketer Paul McCarthy interviews 8 Business Building Experts.
The Country Store
The Country Store - your partner in e-commerce and regional branding for NSW regional business.
CSU worth $524 million to the regional economy
In 2010 CSU generated $524 million in gross regional product, $331 million in household income and 4996 full time equivalent jobs in rural and regional NSW.
Commonwealth Bank Business Survey
Commonwealth Bank Business and NSW Business Chamber Conditions Survey is a quarterly survey of businesses on their current and expected performance across a range of indicators.
Don't I know you from somewhere?
If you think Adam Drummond is familiar it may be because you have seen him on well-known television shows like Water Rats and All Saints.
More funding for Evocities campaign
A major campaign encouraging Sydney residents to live, work and invest in one of the 7 Evocities welcomed $111,855 of funding from the New South Wales Government.
Evocities - Moving in the right direction
We have a number of interesting 'real life' stories on our Business Wagga Wagga website which tell the journey of people who have relocated from the big smoke to live in Wagga Wagga.
Regional Relocation Grant - A Big Bonus
Sydney families who relocate their homes from the city to regional NSW will receive a $7,000 grant from 1 July.
Wagga’s Economy Again Stronger than NSW Economy!
Over the past four years the Wagga Wagga economy has experienced growth of 5.0% per annum - well above the State growth trends of 2.2% p.a. over the period.
New City, New Life
"Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a Banjo Patterson poem, a Nicole Alexander novel, or a Sidney Nolan painting."
To Market, To Market, to Buy a ...
On a 'crisp' autumn morning the Evocity team arrived in high spirits to spread the Evocity word at the local Wollundry Rotary - Farmers Markets.
Become our ‘Friend’ on Facebook
"Another reason life is better in Evocities like Wagga Wagga - Sydney city has a higher population density than London, Paris, Mexico City and Los Angeles!" Evocities Facebook Site
Hot Off The Press - Evocities Goes National
EVOCITIES has been deemed so successful the Federal Government is now taking the model Australia wide.
About Evocities
In an Australian first, seven of NSW's leading regional cities have united to form the Evocities campaign and encourage Sydneysiders to live, work and invest in an Evocity.
ROBE Green Light and New Regional Approach
The new O'Farrell Government has instituted a 100 Action Day Plan.
Wagga Wagga Proud to be an Evocity!
Council staff will be showcasing the local Evocities brand at the next Farmers Markets to be held on Saturday 14 May.
Women in Business Wagga Wagga
With almost 60 members, Women in Business aims to provide women throughout the Riverina a networking opportunity to form both business and personal relationships.
Defence Reserves Support
Defence Reserves Support, gold sponsor of Wagga Wagga City Council's Big Business Breakfast, is contacting employers across Australia, asking them to publicly pledge their support for members
Meet our new Bomen Business Park Project Manager
She is fresh to our city and fresh to our team, Carolyn Hodder has hit the ground running as Wagga Wagga City Council's new Bomen Business Park Project Manager.
NSW Election Heralds New Opportunities for Wagga
The widely predicted but nevertheless enormous swing giving the Coalition victory in Saturday's NSW election sees Daryl Maguire continue as the Member for Wagga Wagga, and provides new opportunities for our region.
Want to be more Energy Efficient in your Business?
The Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program offers way of operating both environmentally and economically
Looking for a Change?
Almost a quarter (24%) of the respondents researched by ASCET IN 2006 were likely, or very likely to consider relocating to regional cities of NSW.
Are your jobs on Evojobs?
The 7 Evojobs websites attracted significant traffic, with over 75% of visits originating from Sydney.
Evocities - the Art of Living
The Evocities campaign launched with the message that a move to an Evocity is a change to a quality life where a wide range of opportunities exist for personal and professional growth.
Wagga Wagga Wins Over Couple
Stuck in traffic on her way to work, Katherine Ciempka noticed the Evocities billboard promoting Evocities and a new way of life.
How to Grow your Business with Innovation
To grow and survive in a competitive market - business needs to come up with ideas and know how to generate new markets with those ideas.
Floods, Storms and Wagga Wagga's Infrastructure
Floods, Storms and Wagga Wagga's Infrastructure - A Double-Edged Sword?
Big Breakfast! Big Success!
Wagga Wagga City Council's 2011 Wagga Wagga Big Business Breakfast was enjoyed by all.
Welcomed to Wagga
More than 30 of Wagga's newest residents were welcomed to their new city with a meet and greet at Wagga's Civic Theatre
Dr Keith Suter - Spotted
Dr Keith Suter is gearing up for his visit to Wagga Wagga
A Capable Airport
Wagga Wagga's Airport this week, will be promoted at the Avalon Airshow.
Regional Express Engineering - Excellence in SAAB
Regional Express Engineering is the repair and maintenance facility for Regional Express (Rex). Wagga Wagga Airport is home to the Heavy Maintenance Facility.
NSW Deserves Better Campaign
The NSW Deserves Better Campaign Bus is now well into its three week tour of NSW and so far it has been a resounding success.
The Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan
The Australian Government is delivering a $42 billion Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan that includes funding for building and maintenance of schools, social housing and road and rail maintenance.
Business Helping to Shape a Brighter Future
Does you business have the experience, skills and ideas to create links that will enrich the lives of young people and forge a productive future for us all. COMPACT partnership Brokers can help your business engage with education
Economic Outlook Bright for 2010-11
The severe global recession has ended and there is solid recovery in train for 2010 and 2011. The commodity cycle is turning up again and Australia is well placed to take advantage of it.
Aviation Businesses Flying High
Wagga Wagga Airport and the Wagga Wagga aviation industry will be promoted at the nation's largest and most comprehensive aviation, aerospace and defence expo from 1-6 March, 2011.
Bomen Business Park - High and Dry!
Bomen Business Park is Wagga Wagga's industrial development centrepiece.
How Much Do Events Boost Wagga's Economy?
In July this year, some 100 delegates from around Australia visited Wagga Wagga to attend the 2010 Saleyard Operators Conference. So what economic impact did this have on Wagga Wagga?
Chinese Delegation in Wagga Wagga
Sunday 19 December saw the visit of The China National Machinery Industry Corporation.
Major Milestone - RMT and Wagga Wagga
On Thursday, 18 November, 2010 the Official Opening of the new Renewed Metal Technologies' (RMT) facility at Bomen Business Park was held onsite,
Wagga Airport - The Skies the Limit
Wagga Wagga Airport has been recognised as Australia's Regional Airport of the year for 2010 by the Australian Airports Association (AAA).
Spirit of Enterprise is Alive in Wagga Wagga
On Thursday evening, 28 October 2010, the Business Advisory Committee hosted a group of Wagga Wagga's leading businesspeople, civic leaders and leaders from key sectors including education and health.
How Healthy is your Supply Chain FREE Workshop
HOW TO SECURE YOUR SUPPLY - YOUR CUSTOMERS - YOUR MONEY
National Exposure for Bomen Business Park
The national magazine Manufactures' Monthly recently profiled the Bomen Business Park in its October issue as one of four destinations for industrial investment.
REX Flying High
Well done REX - REX has been ranked the world's top performing regional airline by the prestigious Aviation Week and Space Technology award for the second year in a row.
What is Industrial Ecology?
With peak oil, peak food and peak population terms grabbing newspaper headlines you would be forgiven for thinking that there's little Wagga Wagga can do to take a leading role in attempting to help solve these global issues.
Small Business Workshops
Wagga Wagga City Council and Riverina Business Enterprise in partnership are hosting two workshops focussing on E-Marketing and Financial Management for small business owners
What is it About Exports and Acronyms?!
F.E.W. (Free Export Workshop) on ASEAN, INCO Terms and Negotiating!
The Wagga City Council partnered with Industry and Investment NSW's Small Business Month in September to host a fascinating (and free!) workshop on exporting.
Would you like to be EVO-involved?
Wagga Wagga City Council will be holding an information session for businesses in Wagga on Evocities.
Export Seminar
Wagga Wagga City Council as part of Small Business September is hosting an Export Seminar on 30 September from 9-5pm. This event is free of charge.
EvoJobs
Businesses are encouraged to post job vacancies on the Evocities website to prove the healthy employment industry in Wagga Wagga.
Wagga Wagga Winners
At the recent ACT/Southern NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence, a number of Wagga Wagga Businesses were winners in a broad range of categories.
See Wagga Wagga the Way You Never Have Before!!!
One of the best kept secrets on the Council's web site is the GIS public mapping. This is an amazingly rich source of mapping information and is accessible by anyone from the Council's web site.
Crushing Blow to Local Economy
The largest down stream agricultural investment in Australia since 2005 is underway at Bomen's Business Park. ROBE's super sized equipment has arrived, having been manufactured in Mumbai, India and shipped to the Port of Adelaide
Port of Melbourne fit nicely into Bomen Model
The Port of Melbourne Corporation has spent $1B enhancing the shipping access from Port Phillip Bay to Port of Melbourne docks. The sea channel now has a draught of 11.2m which is deep enough to take larger shipping vessels now be
Flextank – The Secret to this Innovative Start-up
Flextank was a start-up company in 2001 when its engineering founders designed high oxygen barrier bulk storage bags for the wine industry. The bags tended to languish in the marketplace, but they spawned a series of innovations
2010 Gala Business Dinner
Wagga Wagga City Council, Riverina TAFE and Charles Sturt University and proud to present the 2010 Gala Dinner
Wagga Wagga’s Latest Economic Snapshot
The biannual Economic Snapshot of Wagga Wagga's economy has been prepared
Can Your Business Get Broadband?
How do you know if your existing premises, or a premises you may wish to locate to, can access a broadband service, and how fast will it be?
Wagga Wagga Businesses Going Global?
17% of Wagga Wagga Businesses received export revenue according to Business Survey respondants.
Weber Reclaims Transport Glory
While Mark Weber may be basking in the glory of formula 1 victory, Alfred Weber, an economist from the 1930s would be mightily pleased with the industrial renaissance occurring at the Bomen Business Park.
Two Big Pipes Arrive at Bomen Business Park
New infrastructure supporting the Bomen Business Park is underway. Riverina Water County Council is increasing their supply pipe work from their treatment plant out to Bomen Reservoir, and the Australian Pipeline Trust 's has a
Market Opportunity Briefings
Anirban Deb, Business Development Manager, Austrade, New Delhi is coming to town.
Stella Estella!
Council Planning staff complete their assessment of a $7M, 143 lot residential subdivision in quick time to meet the Wagga Wagga Interim Joint Planning Panel meeting.
GM Crops Leading to Weed Resistance in USA
Last Wednesday, ABARE presented their annual Outlook Conference in Wagga Wagga at CSU's Convention Centre.
Wirefreebroadband Moves to Town
The introduction of Wirefreebroadband has revolutionised business broadband services for Wagga Wagga.
Council at National Manufacturing Week
5 May 2010 - Council targets industry at National Manufacturing Week
Wagga airport takes great leap forward
The Daily Advertiser, 22 January 2010 - QantasLink executive manager Narendra Kuma visisted Wagga yesterday to announce the introduction of a new 74-seat Q400 aircraft to take over most services between Sydney and Wagga.
Council approves Bomen Plan
The Daily Advertiser, 14 December 2009 -
Wagga City Council has approved the Bomen Master Plan, laying the foundations for staged industrial development estimated to last more than 50 years.
Premier announces $2.5 million for Bomen Park
NSW News Release, 11 September 2009 - NSW Government will invest $2.5 million in a vital infrustructure project expected to bring $131.8 million in business investment to Bomen Industrial Park, and create up to 165 jobs.
