The purpose of this report is to bring Council up to date with the activities of GROW Penrith and the successful funding applications that have been submitted. Features further information on: Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre - Muru Mittigar - the Hon. Tony Abbott - Hon. Jackie Kelly - EDEC Five Year Strategic Plan for Employment and Economic Development - Industry Liaison Officer - Tourism Infrastructure Research project - Audit of Information Technology Capacity of Industry in Penrith City - Job Readiness Project - Penrith City Industry Networks Co-ordinator