Priority One is the economic development organisation covering Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. The organisation was established by the business community and is half funded by business membership, making it a unique structure for an economic development organisation in New Zealand. It is also contracted to deliver economic outcomes by Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District councils. Priority One's key areas of focus are:
- The retention and growth of businesses and attraction of inward investment to facilitate business growth and commercialisation of ideas.
- The attraction and development of skills to meet industry needs.
- The growth of innovative, export-focused industry clusters.
- The establishment of tertiary education and research provision to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship.
- The establishment of appropriate infrastructure to ensure that economic development is not constrained.
www.priorityone.co.nz