The Stratford District Council is dedicated to supporting and facilitating the growth of the economic well being of the Stratford District.
We aim to:
- Attract new businesses to the district.
- Support existing businesses in their growth and development.
- Work with industry groups and networks to strengthen their opportunities.
- Source and initiating training and development opportunities.
- Source export opportunities and new business innovations or technologies.
- Help with the development of new products.
- Assist with securing funding.
- Ensure Stratford District businesses are represented in regional organisations.
- Encourage strategic planning, business planning, marketing, e-commerce and other business development tools that offer to support to businesses.
To achieve these goals we contract Venture Taranaki, who are also contracted as a regional tourism organisation for Taranaki.
Business Survey
In late 2008 a business survey was conducted in Stratford. The survey highlights the things Stratford businesses do well, and where the demand is for additional services. The survey is available for download here.
More Information
For more information please call the Council Office and ask for the Economic Development Officer on (06) 765 6099 or send an email.
