LENAH Valley woman Holly Bowden says supporting local businesses is the key to keeping the state’s economy booming.
Ms Bowden, 26, who runs Smitten Merino and Epitome Hats, said despite seeing a spike in spending by tourists some local producers were still struggling.
“We need to make sure money continues to go back into our state and that we’re getting as much as we possibly can made right here in Tasmania,” she said.
“The Tasmanian name is getting out there and it’s becoming renowned for being a really stylish and artistic place to visit because we offer so many exciting and different things from food and accommodation, to clothing and fashion. It’s really important for us to continue to focus on growth and tourism, but at the same time to make sure infrastructure and roads grow at the same rate as the population.”
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Ms Bowden said addressing ambulance ramping and the need for more hospital beds should also be a top priority for the state.
“It wasn’t until last week, when my dad was in hospital, that I realised first-hand how critical it really is and how much of a huge priority it needs to be,” she said.
The future of Tasmania is again in the spotlight, with the Mercury running its second annual survey of readers.
After receiving more than 800 responses to our Tassie 2022 online survey at the end of last year, the Mercury is once again canvassing readers about issues facing our state.
All Tasmanians are invited to log in and complete the survey and express ideas on how the state can achieve its full potential.
The survey asks for your opinion on topics including traffic, tourism development, health, poker machines, the economy and sport.
The survey is open until Christmas and the full results will be published in the Mercury in January.