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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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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.
The Design Windows West Coast Sports Awards 2021
A premier evening celebrating West Coast sporting achievements - Updates
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Digital Upskilling Workshop - Westport
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give tourism businesses the know-how, confidence and skills to make the most of the online space.
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Digital Upskilling Workshop - Hokitika
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give tourism businesses the know-how, confidence and skills to make the most of the online space.
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Digital Upskilling Workshop - Franz Josef
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to give tourism businesses the know-how, confidence and skills to make the most of the online space.
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Commercial Finance & Lending
DWC is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment.
The latest
News
Sept. 20, 2021
We're recruiting - Marketing and Campaign Executive
DWC is looking for a Marketing and Campaign Executive to join its Destination and Tourism Team.
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Sept. 20, 2021
We're recruiting - Tourism and Events Executive
DWC is seeking a focused, driven and results-orientated person to join the Destination Management team.
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Sept. 5, 2021
Leading Light Business Awards postponed to March
Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards postponed to March 2022.
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Aug. 31, 2021
DWC Delivery Rebate Scheme
DWC offers rebates of $10 per delivery to help West Coast businesses through Level 3.
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Aug. 31, 2021
Tourism support for Westland businesses
New business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions (including Westland) can be accessed from this week, with specialist local ag…
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Aug. 31, 2021
Development West Coast releases 2021 annual report
Development West Coast has released its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2021. The report highlights a year of extremes - economic disruptio…
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