Echuca Moama, one community
Local businesses, working on the future of our region.
C4EM is a not-for-profit made up of businesses supporting the Echuca Moama region. We push for the investment, infrastructure, partnerships and opportunities that make this a better place to live and work. We’ve been doing it since 2011.
OUR PURPOSE
To collaborate with all stakeholders to inspire innovative and visionary
thinking that facilitates community wellbeing and growth
OUR VISION
A well-connected, adaptable voice advocating for investment and development in cultural, social and economic wellbeing to support a prosperous, vibrant, diverse and inclusive region
WHAT WE DELIVER
Advocacy
Connecting members into federal, state and local government.
Networking
Regular events that put members in the room with other decision-makers.
Community Support
Fundraising and wellbeing work that makes Echuca Moama a better place to live.
Business Support
Information sessions, round tables and working groups on the issues that affect local business.
The C4EM Story
Our C4EM journey began in July 2011, when a group of like-minded local spokespeople formed a working group with a shared vision of economic development, investment and the growth of leadership within our community. The group set out to establish the framework for C4EM, determine who should have a seat at the table and create an organisation that would advocate for the future of Echuca Moama.
Part of a Larger Network
C4EM is part of Committees for Cities & Regions, an influential network of independent, like-minded organisations across Australia and New Zealand. Each committee works within its own city or region to strengthen economic, social, cultural and environmental development.
Together, the network advances issues of significance, including population growth, economic development and social cohesion, and is supported by almost 700 significant corporate brands across Australasia.
Bringing Leaders Together
Each committee brings leaders from business and industry together with community and government organisations to identify local issues, explore opportunities and work strategically towards positive change.
Our shared goal is to help shape cities and regions into exciting, dynamic places to live, work and invest.
Advocating for
Long-Term Growth
By maintaining a strategic, long-term focus and a non-partisan position, C4EM can look beyond short-term political cycles and advocate for sustainable, responsible development.
This approach allows us to think and act locally, nationally and internationally, while keeping the long-term interests of our community at the forefront.
Staying Relevant to our Community
At the heart of C4EM is our commitment to representing our members and the wider community by remaining relevant, facilitating change and supporting a shared vision for the future.
We believe in advocating, facilitating and supporting meaningful progress, while ensuring decisions align with the cultural, social and economic aspirations of our community.
As our region continues to grow and evolve, we recognise the importance of remaining adaptable while staying true to our vision and the needs of our stakeholders.
OUR PILLARS
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Echuca Moama - One Community
One town across two states. We describe and market it as a single place, because that is how people actually live here.
The border belongs on a map, not in our marketing.
Echuca Moama is a significant regional centre. We expect it to be treated like one.
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Sustainable population growth
More people means a stronger local economy, more customers and a deeper pool of workers.
Good infrastructure and a liveable town are what bring new residents here. They are also what keeps them.
Our population is becoming more culturally diverse. We plan for it, and we make people welcome.
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New and unique offerings
Embrace our rich & unique heritage and indigenous cultural experiences in partnership with Traditional Owners.
The natural environment is our biggest asset. We grow the experiences built around it, and the investment and events that follow.
Paddock to plate is a real story here, not a slogan. We back local produce, niche food processing and food and fibre tourism.
Strong food and fibre industries
Echuca Moama is part of Australia’s food bowl. We make sure that gets recognised and backed.
This region should be leading on innovation, research and development, not following.
Secure, affordable water. Without it, none of the rest of this works.
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Workforce and leadership
We need skilled workers, particularly in hospitality, health, food and fibre, and trades. We work on filling those gaps locally.
A local education hub with TAFE and university options, so people can train here instead of leaving to do it.
Real pathways for young people, and a deliberate plan for the next generation of leaders.
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MEMBERS OF
COMMITTEES FOR CITIES & REGIONS
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