As the only Federal Government funded, low-cost loan available to support the establishment of new farm businesses across Australia, 2 years since first offered, RIC AgriStarter Loan is helping to accelerate first generation and next generation farm businesses to start-up, set-up and grow.

Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) has announced RIC Board Chair, Karen Smith-Pomeroy and RIC Board Member, Prue Bondfield have both been reappointed to their respective positions for an additional 2-year term.   

The RIC is expanding its national workforce to bring greater capability and capacity to deliver a fully ‘in-house’, end-to-end customer experience.

The RIC is a powerful example of gender equality in the workplace with a strong representation of women in leadership roles.

Farmers are improving drought recovery, readiness and climate adaptation by accessing a RIC low-cost, long-term loan to better prepare for anticipated severe weather disruptions.

The RIC Board today announced the appointment of Mr John Howard as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC).

John brings extensive national leadership experience as a Chief Executive within the Agricultural, Foods and Financial management industries through periods of acquisition, growth, and transformation.