EMT Newsletter

Welcome to this weeks Newsletter.
EMT has seen another very busy fortnight, we hope you enjoy the read.

From the Team at EMT!

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Murray Air Access

Yesterday the Deniliquin Shire, Conargo Shire, Murray Shire, Campaspe Shire, Victorian Department of Innovation Industry and Regional Development and EMT met to discuss the proposed Air Access Proposal.
I am delighted to be able to now advise that the Murray Air Access Feasibility Study will now proceed.
The Murray Air Access Development Group will now be formed with a representative from each Shire and group.
The secretariat will be operated by the Deniliquin Shire Council.
This is great news and a pivotal step towards the region(s) gaining air access.

Official Visitors Guide

This will now be produced in early 2010 and it will feature a completely new look.
We are keen for this important component of the regions marketing mix to cut above the clutter and generate more business.
Early in the new year we will be contacting all EMT Members regarding advertising opportunities.
Gayle Stutchbury, EMTs Membership Officer, will be responsible for advertising so if you have any interim queries please do not hesitate to contact Gayle on 5480 7555.

Food & Wine Development Group

A lot has been happening in this space recently, some examples are:
*Epicure full page advertisement
*Epicure-full page article on Pacdon/James Arrowsmith
*Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2010-Autumn Harvest Festival goes live on Tuesday 8th December-www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au.
*Walkabout Festival-August 2010-creating a stand alone food, wine & produce festival with an indigenous flavour.
*Food & Wine Trail brochure-distributed
*RJFW food & wine element-currently under construction
*Next group meeting is Tuesday 22nd of December, 9.30am at Ceres Restaurant and all are welcome!

VIE 2009

Simon Latchford attended this all day seminar in Melbourne being brought up to speed on all aspects of the international markets.
The papers and information from this will be distributed to interested members.
Please contact Ingrid at EMT should you require a copy.

Echuca-Moama Events-
Manager Position

We are in the final stages of this process and hope to be in a position to appoint prior to Christmas.

Ambassador Program Update

This exciting EMT initiative is developing well and we are hopeful of being in a position to launch this program in February 2010.

Let's Go Kids

We will be featured heavily in this magazines summer issue.
The magazine is created to drive family business to our region.
This initiative has been a joint venture between EMT, the Members and the Campaspe Shire.

Tourism Victoria & Melbourne AGE Feature Article Journalist Famil

This week saw an important famil take place which featured some different activities ie water skiing and a very special lunch afloat featuring the regions fabulous food, wine and produce.
A BIG thank you to everyone who participated in this, a great day was had by all and we should see some great features appearing in the magazine sections over the Christmas break.

Major Motorsport Festival

As you are aware we are close to finalizing this major event.
We are currently signing off MOUs and various details as being a major event there are many I’s to be dotted and t’s to be crossed as you can imagine!
We are hopeful, assuming no last minute hitches, that this event can be confirmed and launched prior to Christmas.

EMagine Branding

It is very important that the Members use the new branding in their marketing, advertising, web sites and emails.
The more that we use it the more it is distributed, it costs you nothing yet has enormous positive affects.
To date the response has been disappointing, if you need assistance to load the branding please contact Ingrid at our office and she would be more than happy to visit you and walk you through the process-or even do it for you if that is what it takes.
This is very important people, you need to use this as it benefits you all.

New Members Night

Our second New Members Night was held on Tuesday 1st December. Potential and new members enjoyed drinks and nibbles while being introduced to EMT staff & board members, and listening to updates on the future of EMT.
Thank you to everyone who attended.

Thought of the Week

‘’The Turtle never got anywhere…until it stuck it’s neck out’’

 Thank you everyone for your terrific support and have a fantastic weekend!

From the team at EMT.