Encompassing half of all private sector employment, small businesses are a vital part of the United States economy. Encouraging their continued growth and increasing their ability to survive is especially crucial during an economic downturn. Many regional development organizations (RDOs) manage publicly funded programs that provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with access to capital, offer...

This report is the result of research into how Indigenous and non-Indigenous owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) perform.1 It takes as a starting point the potential role small business could play in improving Indigenous people's participation in the economy, recognising that this has a direct impact on Indigenous people's wellbeing.

This e-brief presents a survey of the Hunter region, with a focus on the areas of activity that are now the main sources of employment.

The Townsville Futures Plan outlines a range of recommendations to determine the way forward for Townsville in a manner which will deliver significant benefits for the region into the future.

This framework provides guidance for those involved in implementing Regional Centres Development Plans (SuperTowns). It details: " the background and rationale to SuperTowns policy " linkages to the statutory land use planning, regional development framework and approval processes " a local and community focus " the wider sub-regional, regional and cross-regional contexts " governance arrangements...