Economic Activation Group

The Economic Activation Group (EAG) is made up of representatives from:

local businesses
industry associations
government agencies.

They will work together to provide ongoing input into the implementation of the Byron Shire Economic Strategy 2025–2035 and its Action Plans.

The Group will be established over two stages.

The first stage will involve stakeholder workshops to refine the three Action Plans. These updated plans will be reported to Council in mid 2026.

Councillors will be invited to join the Group in Stage Two.

Stage One

Purpose

To bring local stakeholders together to review and refine the three Action Plans ensuring they reflect local priorities and are ready for Council endorsement.

Objectives

Review and workshop the three Action Plans, focusing on areas where changes are needed.
Share sector knowledge and identify priorities that will support economic growth and activation.
Review the Terms of Reference for the EAG’s ongoing role in working together and delivering the Action Plans.
Support the process for Action Plans to be presented to Council for adoption by mid‑2026.

Members and Meetings

Members

Destination North Coast
Business NSW Northern Rivers
NSW DPIRD
Arts Northern Rivers
Destination Byron
Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce
Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce/ Brunswick Heads Visitor Information Centre/ North Byron Business Chamber
Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce
Byron Bay Visitor Centre
Roundwood Engineering & Civil Pty Ltd
Bangalow Film Festival
JD Property Group
Crunch Finance
The Remix

Meetings and Minutes

The Economic Activation Group had its first inception meeting on 27 March 2026 and the Action Plans workshop on 31 March 2026.

Meeting summaries are provided below.

More Information

For more information on the Group's establishment and next steps, you can review:

Contact

Economic Development Team
economicdevelopment@byron.nsw.gov.au
02 6626 7000