Vision
To create a strong, evolving manufacturing sector and prosperous Greater Bendigo region that is the envy of other Australian manufacturing regions.
Established to advise the City of Greater Bendigo and other key stakeholders, the BRMG promotes the region as a dynamic and innovative manufacturing centre.
Members meet monthly to discuss matters of advocacy, identify, and resolve challenges and work collaboratively to support the regions’ manufacturing sector, future growth, and prosperity.
What we do
Invest in people – create jobs, skills and capabilities
Since 2001 the group has provided strong advocacy and industry development with a focus on infrastructure investment, labour force, and the environment.
The BRMG is committed to helping shape manufacturing and sustained growth throughout the Greater Bendigo region with a renewed strategic focus for 2022 and beyond.
Strategic Priorities
Leadership
Provide strategic direction, and make decisions for the BRMG
Knowledge sharing with members and other stakeholders
Participate in programs to assist future leaders
Advocacy
Advocate for a progressive and sustainable future for the region
Research issues, develop views, inform debate, and advance policy issues
Work with all three tiers of Government to inform policy development and secure funding
Education
Work with providers to develop skills for business and world of work
Provide training opportunities, work experience and tours
Promote opportunities and careers in manufacturing for young people
Innovation
Transform ideas into outcomes
Champion research & development initiatives to deliver applied research projects CVAM
Encourage growth and take up of Industry 4.0 and the new digital world
Promotion
Proactively engage with media and community to change the perception of manufacturing
Promote our unique industry sectors to support regional growth
Promote the region as a place to live, work and invest
Our Strategic Priorities are dynamic and will be reviewed annually by members to ensure they capture and addresses the changing needs and aspirations of our members and the region.
Priority Areas
The BRMG will focus on the following priority areas:
Collaborations
The groups priorities, focus areas and activities align with and contribute to strategic work undertaken by range of organisations that support the region, including:
- A stronger Greater Bendigo 2030 – City of Greater Bendigo Economic Development Strategy
- City of Greater Bendigo Council Plan 2021-2025 Mir wimbool
- Outcome 3: Strong, inclusive and sustainable economy
- Goal 1 – Inclusive employment opportunities for all, sustainable jobs and investment and a diverse economy
- Goal 2 – Education and training pathways that fulfill the city’s employment needs
- Goal 4 – Employment land available for industry expansion and attraction.
- City of Greater Bendigo Industrial Land Strategy
- Bendigo Education Plan 2018-2028
- Loddon Campaspe Economic Growth Strategy
- Passions and Pathways – Primary Schools and Workplaces in Partnership
- Coliban Water Strategy 2030
- Bendigo Sustainability Group Strategic Plan
- Vision and Transition Strategy for a Water Sensitive Bendigo
- Water for Victoria Plan
- Loddon Campaspe Regional Economic Growth Strategy
- Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration
- Greater Bendigo 2030 Zero Emissions Roadmap