Useful Information

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Bland Shire Council has partnered with GrantGuru to assist community groups, businesses and individuals to easily access grant opportunities. Visit https://bland.grantguru.com.au/ to start exploring grant opportunities.

Service NSW for Business offer free, personalised support to small business owners and provide a one stop shop to all three levels of government and guide business owners through the application processes for licenses, financial assistance and other business requirements.

Assistance to access a range of support options and understand the government requirements to start or grow a business in NSW is available from the State Government’s Service NSW Business Concierge

Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary role is to support and grow the national network and provide representation on behalf of its members to key stakeholders. 

REMPLAN App  – An online interactive app packed with data to assist with analysis and decision making

Business Australia - Federal government tools and resources for businesses

Destination NSW - Business development resources for tourism operators and related businesses in the hospitality and events industries

Destination Riverina Murray - Support, resources and investment opportunities for tourism businesses in the Riverina region

RDA Riverina - Skilled migration advice, regional economic analysis, support and resources for businesses in the Riverina

Strategic Plans 

Your Vision, Our Future Bland Shire Community Strategic Plan - A long term plan for Bland Shire produced by Council in collaboration with the local community.

Bland Shire Community Strategic Plan

Riverina-Murray Regional Plan 2036 - a 20-year blueprint for the future of the Riverina Murray.

South West Slopes Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS) - based on the concept of a Functional Economic Region (FER), which incorporates the Bland Shire and other LGAs in the region.

Riverina – Murray Destination Management Plan 2017 – a guide to assist government and tourism industry stakeholders to stimulate growth in the region’s visitor economy.