The Rural City of Wangaratta will have a strong and vibrant business community consisting of a diverse range of small, medium and large enterprises that will capitalise on the key competitive strengths of our region.

Strategies include:-

• Facilitation of development of investment ready industrial land supported by high standard infrastructure in order to attract new industry and investment
• Continued support of sustainable growth and development of local enterprises
• Actively supporting further development of a thriving retail sector that meets the expectations of consumers in our catchment area
• Encouraging the growth and development of sustainable agricultural enterprises
• Promoting the lifestyle and geographic attributes of the Rural City of Wangaratta
• Preparation and implementation of a strategy to attract migrants to the Rural City of Wangaratta