To grow business to grow the Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) is the regional economic development agency for the West Coast region. DWC's objectives are to promote employment opportunities and generate sustainable economic benefits for the West Coast. We aim to achieve this by investing in businesses and regional development projects that will benefit the West Coast now and in the future.
Achieving our Objective
Since inception, DWC has been involved in, invested and supported numerous projects and businesses throughout the West Coast in an endeavour to promote employment and generate sustainable economic benefits in the West Coast.
Support for West Coast young entrepreneurs
Support from Development West Coast helps West Coast High School students put their business skills to the test through the Young Enterprise Scheme.
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Business awards in November
The Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards will be held this year on Thursday 18 November.
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DWC welcomes new team members
Development West Coast welcomes Rob Kennedy and Geoff Marks to the team.
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Co.Starters Greymouth
Expressions of interest are open for DWC's Co.Starters business start-up and development programme set to begin on 7 September in Greymouth.
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Coasters share views on economic development
According to a recent public survey, adding value to the agricultural/food sector is viewed as the most significant opportunity for improving prosper…
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New Zealand GDP up 1.6 percent
March quarter figures show a better than expected result for New Zealand, while the West Coast's economic recovery faltered with the loss of int…
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CO.STARTERS Westport
Expressions of Interest are now open for CO.STARTERS Westport (June 2021)
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AgFest 2022
Farmlands AgFest is an event for everyone and is now going into its 5th successful event.
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Co.Starters Business Development Programme
A ten week course designed to help you find the best approach to starting and growing a business.
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West Coast leadership programme
A series of workshops delivered by NZIML on the core facets of leadership and management.
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West Coast Governance Programme
Governance workshops on the key roles and responsibilities of the board and individual directors.
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