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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY CONTENTS Chair’s Report  3 CEO’s Report  4 SPECIAL FEATURE: NEDC 2018 Awards for Excellence  7 Community Collaboration in Economic Development  7 Digital Entrepreneurs  8 Economic Development Initiatives - Single Event or Activity  9 Economic Development Initiatives - Rural & Remote Areas  11 Economic Development Strategic Thinking  12 Economic Development Australia Journal www.edaustralia.com.au The Economic Development Australia Journal is produced quarterly by EDA for EDA members. Submissions are welcome from practitioners, academics and other interested parties. Editor: Jacqueline Brinkman, Chief Executive Officer Email: [email protected] Art & Production: Uber Creative Email: [email protected] Administration / Membership Coordinator Melissa Williscroft Email: [email protected] By Economic Development Australia Ltd (ABN 18 123 776 394) for EDA members. EDA POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 7073, Leura, NSW, 2780 Economic Development Through Partnerships  14 Economic Development Marketing & Promotion  15 Economic Development Initiatives - over 15,000 residents  16 Economic Development Initiatives - under 15,000 residents  18 Economic Development Leadership Award (Elected Member)  18 Economic Development Rising Star  19 Peter Chaffey Economic Development Leadership Award  20 The revitalisation of Bourbon Street 22 Why We Need a Clear Vision for Australia as a Smart Nation  27 Regional Economic Development in the Age of Digital Disruption  29 Free Online Economic Profiles for EDA Members  31