We work with a range of industry networks who provide support and advice to Council and assist with the implementation of strategy actions.
Daylesford Macedon Tourism (DMT)
Daylesford Macedon Tourism is the peak industry body for tourism in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region, that works cooperatively with Council via a memorandum of understanding. They are an independent body focusing on the development and growth of the tourism industry, strategic tourism investment and advocacy.
Their role is to provide strategies, guidance and foster a united, engaged and successful industry, and achieve this by working with all key stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach to tourism development and marketing across the region.
Macedon Ranges Agribusiness Forum
The Macedon Ranges Agribusiness Forum was established in 2013 as an advisory committee to Council. At the Scheduled Council meeting held on Wednesday 23 February 2022, after much acknowledgement for what the Forum has contributed to and actioned over time, Councillors unanimously moved the following recommendation with regard to the Forum:
That Council:
Dissolves the Macedon Ranges Agribusiness Forum as a Committee of Council, and;
- Thanks members, and those who responded to an Expression of Interest in December 2020, for their interest, involvement and achievements during the Forum’s tenure;
- Notes that Council officers will continue to deliver on the Agribusiness outcomes and initiatives that are embedded in the Macedon Ranges Economic Development Strategy 2021– 2031;
- Encourages Macedon Ranges Agribusinesses to form an independent group and continue to provide valuable input as a sector based representative body.
Council is very grateful for the time and incredibly valuable contribution members and guests of the Forum have provided over the past 8 years. To ensure that there is continued demonstrated commitment to the sector, Council will continue carrying out previously agreed actions, such as embedding Agribusiness initiatives and outcomes in the Economic Development Strategy 2021-2031
We actively encourage any interested parties to convene an independent Agribusiness focused group to continue to advocate, contribute and be involved with other industry and stakeholder representatives in the Macedon Ranges Shire. Council is willing to provide secretariat support and assistance with meeting venues (with additional online meeting options supported if required) for up to six months should that support be requested to establish an independent body.
For further information, please contact Danni Findlay, Business Development Officer on 0447 554 634 or via email ecodevadmin@mrsc.vic.gov.au.
Tourism Macedon Ranges Inc. (TMR)
Tourism Macedon Ranges Inc. (TMR) is a local not for profit association. It is the peak representative tourism body for businesses involved in the tourism industry within the Macedon Ranges Shire.
TMR works with Macedon Ranges Shire Council, via a memorandum of understanding, to assist with the development and implementation of the Macedon Ranges Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029.
Working collaboratively with Council’s tourism unit, TMR provides Council with:
- input and assistance with strategic planning
- support with implementation and prioritising actions of the Visitor Economy Strategy 2019-2029
- industry research and intelligence
- advice and support for tourism-related activities in the shire
- development of business partnerships and strengthening cohesion of the tourism industry.
For more information, call Economic Development and Tourism on (03) 5421 9616 or ecodevadmin@mrsc.vic.gov.au