Lateral thinking is one of the hallmarks of modern business. And lateral thinking is precisely what evocities are all about. By thinking outside the square of the capital cities, some of the world's leading companies have identified the enormous cost savings to be had by locating in a regional centre. Here we present you with no less than seven genuine and viable options for the future success of your enterprise.
In the heart of the NSW Riverina, Wagga Wagga has a Gross Regional Product approaching $3.4 billion and enjoyed 5% growth over the four years to 2009-10.
Famed as a centre for excellence in education, and the first city in mainland Australia to receive the NBN, Armidale is located in the picturesque New England region.
Just two hours by road to the west of Sydney, Bathurst has a Gross Regional Product of $4.5 billion p.a., and has enjoyed positive population growth over the past decade.
Situated on the border of New South Wales and Victoria, this is a vibrant city with a regional population of 170,000 and a Gross Regional Product of $2.95 billion p.a.
At around $2 billion, the Gross Regional Product of Orange is steadily climbing thanks to the boom in Australian mineral resources and its associated benefits.
Strategically located midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Tamworth has an economy of $2 billion Gross Regional Product, supporting approximately 22,000 jobs.
The focal point of the NSW Western Plains, Dubbo sustains a GRP of around $2 billion and has seen over $120 million in non-residential investment between 2009 and 2011.