Business support
Development West Coast (DWC) is here to help you build capabilities, gain knowledge, connect with the right people and grow your business.
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Be inspired
Stories of people who have set up innovative businesses on the West Coast.
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DWC facilitates a range of networking events, training, and workshops in conjunction with key partners to provide relevant topics that West Coast business will find useful.
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Hokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 17 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 17 July.
Learn moreSouth Westland Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 17 & 18 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in South Westland on 17 & 18 July.
Learn moreHow to leverage WeChat Pay for your tourism business
Join us for an exclusive online session with Alice Hou, Senior Business Development Manager at WeChat Pay Oceania.
Learn moreKaramea Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 23 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Karamea on 23 July.
Learn moreAuckland ITO Sales Calls - July 2024
Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in the July ITO sales calls held in Auckland.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 24 July
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 24 July.
Learn moreCommercial Finance & Lending
DWC is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment.
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News
Rangatahi Day Out - Nature Economy Pathways
Buller High School students explored nature-based career opportunities at Westport’s Floating Basin.
Learn moreRichmond Quay project
Planning is progressing on the design of the new combined Grey District Library and commercial development on Richmond Quay.
Learn moreWest Coast businesses dig deep for World Environment Day
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand’s Corporate Planting Challenge for World Environment Day at Barrytown Flats
Learn moreEntries open for Leading Light Awards
Entries are now open for the 2024 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
Learn moreWe're recruiting - Destination and Tourism Manager
DWC is looking for a Destination and Tourism Manager to join its team.
Learn moreDWC scoops awards for promoting the region
Development West Coast (DWC) took home one Gold and four Silver Awards at the 2024 Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) Awards held in Auckland on Wednesday evening.
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