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BUSINESS and community leaders are invited to the launch of a new vision for the city’s future – Bendigo 2050 – on Thursday 13 November as part of the Be.Bendigo Business Unboxed business festival fortnight.<\/p>\n

Bendigo 2050 is billed as a forward-thinking strategy designed to guide long-term development and investment, foster collaborative partnerships, stimulate economic growth and prioritise key projects that will shape the city over the next 25 years.<\/p>\n

One of Australia’s leading demographers, Bernard Salt AM, who will be in attendance, said a long-term strategy such as this is exactly what regional communities across Australia should be developing right now.<\/p>\n

“I’ve long been an advocate for the potential of regional Australia to accommodate future population growth and drive national prosperity,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Strong regions mean a strong Australia and communities like Bendigo are central to that story.<\/p>\n

“It takes decades to shape vibrant, resilient communities.<\/p>\n

“Planning with ambition and clarity is how we ensure that regional centres continue to thrive, and the work we do today will uplift the future of regional Australia.<\/p>\n

“I’m excited to be part of this journey.”<\/p>\n

City of Greater Bendigo CEO Andrew Cooney said Bendigo 2050 was the next step in preparing for the city’s projected growth.<\/p>\n

“In 2050, Greater Bendigo will be home to 200,000 people,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Now is the time to plan for what our city and region will look and feel like, and what we’ll need to remain a leading, thriving regional city in Australia.<\/p>\n

“Bendigo 2050 will represent a shared vision that sets Greater Bendigo up for continued success.”<\/p>\n

Bendigo 2050 – Shaping our Future takes place on Thursday 13 November from 7am at La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus.<\/p>\n

Tickets to the event are $20 (breakfast included) and can be purchased on the Bendigo Region website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BUSINESS and community leaders are invited to the launch of a new vision for the city’s future – Bendigo 2050 – on Thursday 13 November as part of the Be.Bendigo Business Unboxed business festival fortnight. Bendigo 2050 is billed as a forward-thinking strategy designed to guide long-term development and investment, foster collaborative partnerships, stimulate economic […]<\/p>\n

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