Geelong is the largest regional city in Victoria, situated some 75 km southwest of the State capital Melbourne.

The region offers a mix of employment and investment opportunities together with a level of competitive advantage for industry that is unmatched.

It is for these reasons that Geelong enjoys a history as one of Australia's most significant economic centres with a business base of over 10,000 enterprises.

The region is known for its excellence in automotive components, aerospace, textiles, chemicals, food and timber products, health, research and more. Lifestyle attractions include: educational facilities of international renown, arts and culture, access to spectacular surf beaches and a variety of attractive housing options.

In today's fast changing world, there are tremendous opportunities for those communities determined to significantly improve the quality of life of its citizens over time. Encouraged by the success of The Committee for Melbourne in achieving key strategic objectives that have benefited Melbourne, a group of Geelong citizens has come together to make their contribution to the long-term interests of the Geelong community by forming the Committee for Geelong.

The group believes that the community can be served by a group that is highly focussed and has a strategic commitment to developing Geelong's social, economic, cultural and environmental conditions. If the Committee for Geelong performs to its potential, it will endure changes of governments at all levels and of all persuasions. It will be recognised as an advocate for Geelong and an asset to the community.