GAWLER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENNT GROUP (GBDG)

was established in 2002, comprising of a consortium of local businesses, a Council representative and council staff member who identified that the weight of competition from shopping centres outside the Town of Gawler were having a measurable impact on the operations of the local businesses.

In establishing the group, the Town of Gawler identified that local businesses needed a representative voice on matters affecting business concerns, issues and changes occurring within the region. The Gawler Business Development Group identifies that developing meaningful partnerships is vital in supporting individual businesses. The board consists of 7 to 13 local business owners, who represent the interest of approximately 400 businesses operating from commercial premises.

In July 2011, The Gawler Business Development Group became an Incorporated Association under the Associations Incorporations Act 1985. The objective and purposes of the Association are;

• To promote and market the business of the Town of Gawler
• To develop and adopt strategies to develop, manage, co-ordinate and fund marketing initiatives
• To support and encourage economic viability of business generally within the Town of Gawler
• To represent the interests of the business community

The Gawler Business Development Group Inc. will continue to look at developing initiatives that focus on projects that are beyond the scope of individual small business with the aim of improving repeat loyal customers, increasing customer numbers and generating improved profits.