Business, government and education groups recently got to work on the Albany Futures Plan under the Working Together banner.

Convened by the City of Albany, the group is working together to develop a positive plan for Albany’s future.

Mayor Milton Evans said the group aimed to coordinate efforts on key strategic issues.

“Each of these organisations has a plan for positive change within its own field,” Mr Evans said.

“Working Together aims to ensure that the separate plans of the many organisations are coordinated under a common high level strategy, the Albany Futures Plan.”

The Albany Futures Plan will establish objectives in areas such as reputation management, economic management and quality of life.

Group members agreed on a need to enhance Albany’s reputation with commercial organisations and with State and Federal Government bodies.

ACCI president Gary Cutler said the chamber would work with the stakeholders in the Albany Strategic Working Together Group to assist the ACCI deliver its objective of promoting industry, trade, commerce and economic development in the Albany and the Great Southern.

GSDC chief executive Bruce Manning said the commission was pleased to partner other members of the group to explore future opportunities.

“The GSDC has a long tradition of working with a range of organisations and individuals to advance the economic and social development of the region,” Mr Manning said.

Albany Port Authority chief executive Brad Williamson said the Working Together group was about making things happen in Albany.

He said the port, located in the heart of Albany, had experienced growth and change with the community through good times and bad.

“We all know Albany is a great place to live so what can we do to make it a better place and improve our quality of life?” Mr Williamson said.

“Albany Port makes a valuable contribution to a number of key industries in the region which benefits our community through employment opportunities.