The following networks are supported by the Shoalhaven City Council's Economic Development Office
This forum comprises the CEOs of the major employers within the City. Topics discussed include local business trends, recruitment issues, local/state/national economy, recent or impending government legislation and other relevant business issues.
These popular events/breakfasts are held to facilitate better and innovative business performance. Local individual businesses or groups present “their story” to others within a convivial atmosphere of learning through mutual sharing of ideas and experiences. If you are interested in attending one of these breakfasts please email
With Council working in partnership with the Defence Industry Unit within Australian Business Limited, this South Coast Defence Network brings together relevant speakers on topics of interest to the businesses operating in the defence support industry in NSW and more particularly the south coast of NSW. If you are interested in attending one of these breakfasts please email
NSW Industry & Investment, Shoalhaven City Council and Shoalhaven Business Chamber have united to form the Shoalhaven Defence Industry Group. This Group consits of Shoalhaven defence related businesses, who are working together to secure contracts and share knowledge and skill in order to enhance the defence industry in the Shoalhaven.
Case Studies:
CAE - Simulators prepare helicopter crews for the real thing
This provides an opportunity for local practitioners working within the economic development space within Shoalhaven/South Coast to compare notes and table initiatives being implemented by other agencies.
South Coast Agri Network is a group of producers and manufactures of agricultural produce seeking to work together with regard to marketing, production and topics of mutual interest. Comprising of small area farmers and boutique manufacturers from Kiama and Shoalhaven Councils, they are keen to show case the quality of the Shoalhaven produce and product.
In 2011 the South Coast Harvest Experience was launched in the 7th edition of the Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail. South Coast Harvest Experience interactive Map.
The South Coast Harvest Experience runs from Dapto to Bawley Point and is divided into two maps; Introduction, Map 5A (north), Map 5B (south)
This group of local beef producers is endeavouring to improve the returns to local farmers through education, collaboration and generally working together to establish a "Shoalhaven" brand and establish greater economies of scale to assist each other. To contact the Association email the secretary.
Download the meeting dates for 2010 and 2011 - PDF 283kb
Many creative industry practitioners live or work in the Shoalhaven – from Directors of Photography to Screen Writers to Actors and Graphic Artists. Screen Shoalhaven is a voluntary industry group which meets to network and promote the creative industries. In 2009 Screen Shoalhaven produced an online Screen Shoalhaven Directory and hard copy Directory of creative professionals working in screen industries, film, television, digital media and internet. You are welcome to register online.
Shoalhaven Council has combined with Sensis Limited to allow you to search for individual businesses at Yellow Pages or types of businesses within the City or on a smaller geographic basis.