Business support
Development West Coast (DWC) is here to help you build capabilities, gain knowledge, connect with the right people and grow your business.
Be inspired
Stories of people who have set up innovative businesses on the West Coast.
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.
Webinar: Developing a food & beverage brand
The third module in the Jumpstart series will focus on developing your food & beverage brand (including packaging design)
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Canva for Beginners
Learn how to use Canva to produce awesome documents and marketing material for a range of business and other purposes.
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Webinar: Introducing TNZ's new global campaign
Join Tourism New Zealand for a look at their new global campaign.
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Discussing Tourism Webinar – Employer of Choice series: Employing students
Students have always played an important part in the tourism workforce. In this Discussing Tourism webinar TIA will discuss the current opportunities and challenges within the student job market, including international, domestic and school students.
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Adding your photos to Wikipedia - Dr Mike Dickison
DWC is teaming up with Dr Mike Dickison for the West Coast Wikipedian at Large project. Join this online workshop to learn how to contribute to the project by adding photos to Wikipedia.
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Development West Coast Annual Public Meeting
Join DWC's Annual Public Meeting to present on the 2022 Annual Report.
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.
News
DWC Tertiary Scholarships open for applications
Applications are now open for Development West Coast’s tertiary scholarships.
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South Westland Jobs For Nature Future Discussed
A hui was held at the Fox Glacier Community Centre on 12 July to workshop the future of Jobs For Nature (J4N) in South Westland.
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Getting to know Development West Coast
Community Comment by Development West Coast Chair Renee Rooney.
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Business partnership opportunity
Development West Coast is seeking businesses to partner with to help bring West Coast tertiary students back to the region during academic breaks and at the completion of their studies.
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West Coast Perceptions Workshop
Understanding how New Zealanders see our region and opportunities for growth.
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West Coast Wikipedian at Large 2
New Zealand's "Wikipedian at Large" is back at work on the West Coast, working with a team of volunteers to improve local Wikipedia pages of four key tourist areas.
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