Regional business groups and organisations across the state looking to uplift their night-time economy will receive support to help them develop thriving, vibrant local economies day and night.
From live music destinations to sporting epicentres and foodie hubs – the pilot round of the NSW Government’s $2 million Regional Night-time Economy Program will support up to 10 regional business collectives in towns across the state over a 2-year period.
The Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner consulted with local businesses, local government and industry groups in regional areas to understand the unique needs, challenges and priorities of these regions.
This capacity-building grant program is designed to support organised teams of local businesses to collaborate and further develop vibrant economies in regional NSW as they understand the challenges and opportunities in the community they operate in.
The program will offer tailored bootcamps, funding and ongoing support to regional business collectives to harness opportunities in their area and deliver initiatives that will create more vibrancy from the day into the night.
The Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner’s 24-Hour Economy Strategy and Vibrancy Reform work also recognise the importance of uplifting regional night-time economies across the state.
