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  • Economic Development Taskforce Appointed

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    A new Economic Development Taskforce has been appointed by Council following a call for nominations. Strong interest was received and Council has appointed six members to the group so there is a broad geographic and industry sector representation . The appointees are as follows:

    • Mr Peter Gordon (Hospitality Sector)
    • Mr Kyle Jackson (Building/Construction/entrepreneur)
    • Mr Darren Berson (Digital economy)
    • Mr Trevor Fitzgerald (CBD Property/community leader)
    • Mr Erl Happ (Viticulture/wine exporter)
    • Mr Scott Robinson (Creative sector)

    The balance of the Taskforce will consist of:

    • Mayor Grant Henley: Chairperson
    • Cr John McCallum
    • Cr Paul Carter
    • Ms Pip Close (CEO, Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association)
    • Ms Anna Oades (A/CEO South West Development Commission) (Patrick Warrand proxy)
    • Mr Charles Jenkinson (CEO, Regional Development Australia SW)
    • Mr Michael Brown (President, Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc)
    • Ms Jim Winter (Dunsborough-Yallingup Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc)