Economic development strategy and industry resilience 

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Place-based economic development strategies that strengthen local economies, support investment and build long-term resilience.

Our approach

We are drivers of progress, working at the intersection of business, government and industry to develop economies that forge long-term pathways to prosperity and resilience. 

We pave the way for place-based economic development partnering with regions, local governments and communities to co-design strategies that are locally relevant, evidence-led and grounded in delivery.

Our approach is multifaceted, combining economic analysis and modelling, workforce planning and development, investment attraction and sustainable practices to strengthen economic landscapes. We help regions identify, leverage and stretch their opportunities, ensuring economic development decisions consider whole-of-economy impacts and long-term outcomes.

Our strategies and plans are innovative and lateral, combining our Economic Development Australia certified expertise and grounded in a deep understanding of local economies and regional development. Using a mixed-methods approach, we integrate best-practice economic development principles, detailed economic analysis and genuine stakeholder engagement to produce practical, achievable strategies and action plans.

What we deliver

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How our economic development work is different

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Drawing on our expertise across workforce development, community development and tourism, we bring cross-sector insights that strengthen and future-proof strategies to the benefit of all communities. 

We deliver economic development strategies that are aspirational yet grounded in real-world conditions, building on the traditional strengths of regions engine industries to identify cluster industries and potential areas of untapped growth.

Long-term economic resilience and transition planning

Cross-sector integration
and holistic thinking

Place-based and locally informed economic development

Co-designed strategies with strong stakeholder ownership

Impactful business programs

Investment-ready priorities and funding pathways

Economic development projects we’ve delivered

  • Whether presenting at conferences or leading webinars, they always bring polish, clarity, and real-world relevance, sharing practical case studies that help translate economic development principles into action.

    - Economic Development Australia

  • By providing education and practical support, the program helped local producers explore turning their farms into unique visitor destinations, creating new income opportunities.

    - Outback Queensland Tourism Association

  • Sparrowly Group is accommodating and has shown flexibility and determination to deliver excellent tailored learning in our region.

    - Western Downs Regional Council

  • Working with Sparrowly Group was seamless as they handled all the project management, design and delivery of the program and the feedback has been extremely positive.

    - City of Newcastle

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Recovery and resilience 

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We deliver economic recovery, resilience and transition programs supporting communities impacted by disaster and disruption. Sparrowly Group has directly mentored over 1,000 businesses impacted by natural disasters and economic shocks. 

We have designed, delivered and evaluated major recovery programs, supported crisis communications and advised governments on recovery funding and program effectiveness.

Our recovery and resilience work includes:

  • Business resilience industry programs 

  • Program evaluation and business cases 

  • Crisis communications advisory

  • Program design and implementation support. 

Economic development insights and publications

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