Sample ideas for Business Growth and Sustainability
NEW EDUCATION INDUSTRY
BURRINGBAR SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
The construction of an agricultural TAFE within Burringbar will be a complementary asset to the surrounding agricultural lands. Not only will the TAFE/school produce a great relationship with the existing farmland, but will also draw an inux of a younger demographic to the village. Thus, increasing the population of Burringbar.
As Burringbar is mainly known for their organic produce, the TAFE may specialise in effective and efficient production of organic
food crops. The campus will be
ideally located to oer a
comprehensive ranges of
agricultural and animal industry
related courses.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
With the proposal of the above economic renewal strategies, pressures will be placed on the community and village itself. This offers Burringbar residents new employment opportunities through a range of community services that will need to be introduced. These will include:
Retirement Village
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Medical facilities (clinics, pharmacies, specialists)
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Physiotherapist
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Chiropractor
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Psychologist
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Doctors and nurses
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Dentist
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Aged caretakers
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Admin staff
Convenience
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Meals on Wheels
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Chefs/cooks
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Staff
Maintenance
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Housekeepers
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Groundsmen
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Electricians/plumbers/tradesmen
Services
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Teachers/professors
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Administration staff
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Accountants
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Vets
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Gyms/fitness centre
The master plan will revive the economy by making these services a necessity in the village and thus providing an influx of jobs, people and community recovery.
COTTAGE INDUSTRIES
“An industry where the creation of products and services is home-based, rather than factory-based. Products and services created by cottage industry are often unique and distinctive, given the fact that they are usually not mass-produced."
The promotion of ‘cottage industries’ within Burringbar will aid the area in becoming a gathering place or ‘go-to destination’ for visitors, residents and local communities, to buy and trade quality local goods and services. Boutique/cottage style businesses and services will include:
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Gourmet cafes/restaurants
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Pubs
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Bakery/patisseries
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Butcher
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Cooking classes (using locally sourced produced)
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Cheese making
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Community bake-offs/cook-offs
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Boutique clothes stores
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Hand-made craft stores
These activities can further stimulate the introduction of farmers markets within the central street of Burringbar and therefore, encourage the local economy to thrive. The importance of wholefoods to the village will add value to the image and reputations of Burringbar. This will also be encouraged by the proposal of the old railway line and its role in the village’s agricultural status.
Successful existing cottage industries within NSW include areas such as Bangalow. This village boasts cottage like shop fronts along the main street which promote anything from hand-made crafts and clothing to fresh local produce.
PROMOTING TOURIST ACCOMMODATION
CAMPING
BED & BREAKFAST
HORTICULTURE, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
EQUINE OPERATIONS, BREEDING, RURAL LAND MANAGEMENT
RURAL OPERATIONS, BUTCHERY, WOOL CLASSING, POULTRY
CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT (CALM)
NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
