If you're interested in exploring opportunities for exporting to and attracting investment from Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia, then join us at the annual Cockburn Global conference on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 in Henderson.

You'll hear from the Consul General of Indonesia and Vietnam, representatives from the Singapore High Commission and the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIWA) on how to develop your export and investment readiness.

There'll be opportunities to discover potential bi-lateral trade in key sectors, including the Blue Economy, shipbuilding, health and medical, education and vocational training, sustainability, digital innovation, and financial services.

We're excited to assist you in making valuable connections to help facilitate your entry and expansion into the region.

Understanding how to market and sell in your business is a top priority, which is why we’re excited to hear from this month’s guest speaker, Genelle Surace, at the Micro Business Networking Group on Wednesday 27 September.
Genelle is the Program Coordinator from the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC). She will be joined by an SBDC trainer who specialises in marketing and together they will share a guest presentation on: Marketing Fundamentals; what every business owner needs to know!

This will be a marketing 101 session, where you'll get practical tips and insights to learn the key steps in your marketing. Genelle will also keep us updated on the FREE resources, workshops and advice available to small business owners from SBDC.
Register now for friendly networking, delicious morning tea and the opportunity to boost your marketing skills.

Do you want to secure contracts in WA’s fast-growing defence industry?

Register to attend the next half-day ‘Defence Ready’ workshop on Thursday 28 September and learn how to navigate a Defence contract.
Tailored to meet the needs of established business owners who want to improve their knowledge of the Defence procurement processes, contracts for tendering purposes, and to understand how Defence engages its suppliers.

What to expect:
The workshop is presented as a blend of practical information and workshop discussion covering the following topics:

Run by the City of Cockburn and the MCCC Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Business Foundations Ltd. Tickets $25/person per workshop.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/DefenceWorkshops.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

The City is sponsoring a series of free Small Business workshops designed specifically for sole traders, micro-businesses, and small business owners. We'll cover essential topics to help you manage, expand, and succeed in your entrepreneurial journey.
Here's what's coming up for 2023:
1️⃣ Using Canva to create eye-catching visual content
📅 Date: Wednesday September 20, 2023
🕙 Time: 10-11am 📍 Location: Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce (MCCC), 11 Wentworth Parade, Success
🎟️ Book: https://bit.ly/3Znhqdr
2️⃣ Building your Digital Marketing Strategy
📅 Tuesday 24 October 2023
🕙 10am - midday, 📍 MCCC, 11 Wentworth Parade, Success
🎟️ Book: https://bit.ly/3EukR8o
2️⃣ Creating Content using ChatGPT
📅 Date: Thursday November 28, 2023
🕙 9am - 12.30pm 📍 MCCC, 11 Wentworth Parade, Success
🎟️ Book: https://bit.ly/44G0Hmr
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and skills to grow your business.

Celebrating our Curtin Ignition graduates

Does your business support innovators to succeed?

The X-TEND WA Program, funded through the New Industries Fund, aims to boost innovation in Western Australia. Applications are open now for initiatives that enhance the entrepreneurial and investment landscape, creating local jobs and industries.

They're looking for projects like:

There are three streams to apply in:

1) Entrepreneurial Education

2) Investor Education

3) Broader Ecosystem Support

Diversity and inclusion are encouraged, and the program welcomes proposals from all industries and markets. Successful projects must be delivered in WA over 12 months and contribute towards the growth of the innovation community. The New Industries Fund can co-contribute up to $100,000 per application.