Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) is an independent not-for-profit company with an experienced Board of Directors. Our mission is to drive economic development in East Arnhem to promote the resilience of the region and opportunity for its people.
Our mission is to drive economic development in East Arnhem to promote the resilience of the region and opportunity for its people.
•We lead collaboration across the region, as trusted partners to businesses, governments and traditional owners.
•We unlock creative opportunities for development, guided by evidence.
•We are a front door for investment in East Arnhem and independent advocates for the region.
DEAL focuses on five key activities in its work:
•Leadership: working with partners, DEAL drives and coordinates economic development planning, as well as advocating for East Arnhem and gathering evidence to guide development.
•Industry development and attraction: DEAL leads planning and coordinated action to support industries and acts as a front door for investors.
•Housing: as part of DEAL’s establishment, Rio Tinto provided DEAL with 250 properties to support economic development in East Arnhem. DEAL manages these housing assets in Nhulunbuy to support ongoing economic and business growth.
•Capital: DEAL invests in businesses through its Economic Development Fund, and in critical enabling infrastructure in partnership with government and other funders.
•Business support: DEAL supports businesses to access information, networks, services and funds, and supports microenterprise development in the East Arnhem region through its partnership with Many Rivers.