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Cam Charlton 14th March 2012

Outline of presentation

• Context – The journey and current status
• The case for change
• The C4 Model
• Advance Cairns – the new structure
• Setting Future Directions
• Continuing initiatives – brief update
• Sharing some personal thoughts

Advance Cairns – Current Structure

• Private company (CRC & Ports Nth)
• Role: To lead sustainable

economic development in the region

• Regional footprint – Cairns, Cassowary,

Cook, Tablelands

• Representational & nominated Board
• A collaborative forum of organisations
• Staff of 6
• Mixed funding

The case for change

• Difficult times drive a need for review and reform
• Strong interest from business to participate & contribute
• Recognised need for better & best effectiveness & results

The case for change

• How can we do it better?
• We need to shift focus:
• Strategic rather than operational
• More effective influencing:
• Greater advocacy & regional representation
• Direct & active participation by business in policy

The C4 Model

• A pro-active, independent, apolitical , not-for-profit organisation
• Brings together key decision makers to work closely with business, community

agencies, public sector organisations and 3 levels of government to leave a notable and sustainable legacy for a city and its people

• Acts as a long term vision holder beyond political cycles
• Motivated to work in the best interests of the city
• Strategic not operational
• Private sector initiated and driven
• Value adds to existing frameworks

C4 Model - Australia & New Zealand

Committee for Melbourne

• Committee for Sydney
• Committee for Perth
• Committee for Geelong
• Committee for Ballarat
• Committee for Auckland

Committee for Wyndham

• Committee for Portland
• Committee for Canberra

Committee for Echuca Moama

• Committee for Gippsland
• Committee for Bellarine
• Committee for Christchurch &

Canterbury

• Committee for Albany
• Committee for Wagga Wagga

C4 Model - Australia & New Zealand

• Committee for

Melbourne (25 yrs)

• Brand Melbourne
• Citylink
• Docklands
• Leadership program
• Shaping gov. policy on urban growth

Committee for Geelong (10 yrs)

• Regional ring roads
• Waterfront revitalisation
• Leadership program
• Rail connectivity
• Committee for Ballarat

(8 yrs)

• $240 million Deer Park Bypass
• Safe, secure water
• Leadership program
• 10,000 jobs in 10 years

Committee for Portland (22 months)

• Renewable Energy Hub
• Putting Portland ‘on the map’ for

state & federal planning

• Business Networking

Scope

 Operates at high-level with long-term, big-ticket focus (heavy emphasis on infrastructure)  Galvanises business community through extensive membership and networks  Tight focus – clear list of top agenda items (5-6)  Key emphasis on lobbying/advocacy  Value add not duplicate  Limited involvement in delivering on-the-ground programs

Funding / Membership

 Funded primarily by business  Two-tier level of membership – executive ($20K pa) and general ($3.6k pa) with initial 3-year commitment then annual

Philosophy

 Politically connected, politically active but apolitical (work both sides of the fence) and not tied to election cycles  Consultative but decisive and not influenced by minorities. Embraces other existing groups where relevant  Widespread engagement from top-level business leaders (CEOs, owners) who are actively engaged at board level or as general members  High media profile as the principle lobbying voice for the region  High-status organisation where members are recognised/celebrated regularly  Clear targets and accountability for any program/project work

Focus

• Vision – setting up a longer term future
• Leadership - building capacity and succession
• Policy development and effective Advocacy and

• Facilitating and causing things to happen
• Strategic Projects

• Collaboration

• Engagement with organisations who have a substantial investment in regional assets have a

stake in a positive future

• Networking and events

Advance Cairns - New Structure

• New “Limited by Guarantee” Company (effective 4 April)
• New Constitution
• Move to influential business membership
• 13 Executive Members
• 87 General Members
• 10 Community Members
• Reconstituted Board
• 13 Executive Members nominees
• 8 elected General Members
• 2 optional Special Skills Directors (if required)
• Refocused operation strategy – to broader regional development

Executive Members

1. BDO (Nth Qld) 2. Cairns Airport 3. Cairns Convention Centre 4. Cairns Regional Council 5. Chapman Group 6. FNQ Regional Organisation of Councils 7. Morris Family (Port Bajool) 8. FR Ireland Pty Ltd 9. James Cook University

• 10. Ports North
• 11. Sea Swift Pty Ltd
• 12. Skytrans
• 13. The Cairns Post

General Members

1. Adam Wholesales 2. AFL Cairns Limited 3. All Construction Approvals 4. ANZ 5. Babinda Electrics 6. Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises 7. Blue Sky Brewery 8. Boland's Centre 9. Brilliant Technologies

• 10. BSE Cairns Slipways
• 11. Cairns Steel Fabricators
• 12. Cairns Wholesale Paint
• 13. CBRE Cairns
• 14. Century Cranes
• 15. Charles O'Neill Surveyors
• 16. Choice Australia Management
• 17. North QLD Institute of TAFE
• 18. EMBECA
• 19. Ergon Energy
• 20. FGF Developments
• 21. Freight For You
• 22. Good Price Pharmacy

Warehouse

• 23. Greenwoods
• 24. Halpin Partners Accountants
• 25. Herron Todd White (Cairns)

Pty Ltd

• 26. Hot Croc Advertising
• 27. LDI Constructions (QLD)
• 28. MacDonnells Law
• 29. Mark Dodge Auto Repairs
• 30. Miller Harris Lawyers
• 31. Professionals Edge Hill
• 32. Quicksilver Connections
• 33. Ramsay Cairns
• 34. Ray White, Cairns Beaches
• 35. Reef Magic Cruises
• 36. RSP (Australia East)
• 37. SBJ Joint Ventures
• 38. Skill360 Australia
• 39. Suncorp Business Bank
• 40. Taylor Byrne Valuers
• 41. Telstra Business Centre
• 42. The CaPTA Group
• 43. The Reef Hotel Casino
• 44. Tropical Reef Shipyard
• 45. WHK
• 46. Williams Graham Carman

General Members

Directors – Qualities

• Passion
• prepared to work with others to make a difference
• Expertise
• broad community values
• leadership
• compliance
• political nous
• Availability
• to generate ideas
• to volunteer to fulfil ideas
• Spread
• all major sectors represented
• geographic representation
• gender representation

How the Model Works

Organisation Structure

Project Taskforces:

• Board members
• General members
• Co-opted experts

Board 21 members CEO + Admin Support Sub Committees

• Strategy &Governance
• Finance audit Risk mgt
• Membership, events
• Communications

Future Direction

• New Board Workshop to determine future focus strategy and

priorities.

• Continue priority initiatives currently under way.

Advance Cairns- Continuing

Regional Economic Leadership  TNQ Regional Economic Plan 2011-2031 Advocacy  5 Regional Priorities – identified from TNQREP  Key policy issues that affect business and trade in the region including Tourism Regional Promotion & Investment Attraction  Attracting new industries/businesses/government agencies  Marketing the region – investment attraction Supporting and strengthening industry  FI-FO Coordinator  Mining Skilled Worker Attraction + ICT + Business Enterprise Centre  Skills Formation Strategy

ADF Posture Review - FNQ

• Incentives for direct flights from China and

Singapore

• Increased State Government jobs in FNQ
• Optimising seaport and marine industry
• pportunities and facilities
• Protecting & expanding ADF presence
• Enhanced business links into PNG

Advance Cairns Priorities

Why become a member?? (What’s in it for me)

• Make your voice heard & make a difference (grow the pie!!)
• Enjoy exposure and collaboration opportunities with Board,

taskforce and lobbying activities

• Share and receive knowledge & intelligence
• Participate in networking functions & social events
• Link to the Australasian C4 network
• Special programs

Thankyou We look forward to working with you!!