Today, the organisation is part of the Local and State Government regional development strategy and is one of thirteen Regional Economic Development Boards operating around the State.

Although funded through the Office of Regional Affairs (Department of Trade & Economic Development) and the Corporation of the City of Whyalla, the organisation operates as an independent incorporated body.

The Board consists of representatives from the Whyalla Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Whyalla City Council, OneSteel Whyalla, University of South Australia, TAFE SA Regional, Industry, Unions, Small Business and the Community.

OUR VISION

“Driving the Economic Growth of Whyalla”

OUR OBJECTIVES

§    To investigate and drive the implementation of major projects;

§    To support the development of existing and emerging industries utilising the following indicators;

o      Investment;

o      Population;

o      Labour Force;

o      Labour Force Participation;

o      Persons employed;

o      Gross Regional Product;

o      Exports.

§    To support the delivery of workforce development programs to ensure Whyalla businesses have an appropriately skilled workforce;

§    To clearly define and promote Whyalla’s brand for sustainable economic growth;

§    To identify and encourage leadership to achieve Whyalla’s economic vision.