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.

WestTECH - Publish your own eBook
This course is being run as part of the WestTECH Term 4 programme.
Learn moreGreymouth Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Greymouth on 6 December.
Learn moreReefton Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 6 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Reefton on 6 December.
Learn moreHokitika Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 13 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Hokitika on 13 December.
Learn moreWestport Business Development 1:1 Sessions - 13 December
Book an appointment to meet with DWC's business support team in Westport on 13 December.
Learn moreTNZ Kiwi Link Japan and Korea 2024
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) is pleased to invite representatives of the New Zealand tourism industry to participate in the Kiwi Link Japan and Korea, 2024.
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
Pathways Leadership Hui
Successful Pathways Leadership Hui brings together industry and education leaders in Greymouth.
Learn moreEntrepreneurs shine at CO.STARTERS graduation
The recent Celebration Night in Greymouth marked the successful conclusion of Development West Coast’s CO.STARTERS business startup and development programme.
Learn moreChinese ITO New Year Event 2024
Development West Coast is delighted to invite you to participate in a Chinese New Year event in Auckland on Thursday, 8 February 2024. We are seeking interest from businesses that want to work with Chinese Inbound Tourism Operators (ITOs).
Learn moreDWC invests $3m in Westland Mineral Sands
Minerals, ports and logistics company WMS Group is proud to be strengthening ties with the West Coast community by partnering with Development West Coast.
Learn moreŌparara Basin waharoa unveiled
A waharoa (gateway) marking the entry to a viewpoint of the Ōparara Basin north of Karamea was unveiled yesterday signalling the completion of a major upgrade to visitor facilities.
Learn moreWest Coast economy grows by $41 million
Economic activity in the West Coast region increased by $41m to $2,432m over the year to September 2023.
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