In 2025, Shoalhaven City Council called for applications to the Business Partnership Program. The Program allows local organisations to apply for the opportunity to partner with Council in the delivery of events, projects and programs that proactively drive economic development opportunities in the Shoalhaven. Following a panel assessment process, the available funding was allocated to the below applicants under the relevant streams:
Business Networking
• Shoalhaven Business Chamber – Woman in Business 10th Anniversary Celebration
• Shoalhaven Food Network – Linking the Shoalhaven Food Industry 2026
Business Development and Training
• Shoalhaven Business Chamber – Psychologically Safe Workplaces; Leadership and Mentorship Development Program
• Greenhouse Huskisson – Business Booster Program
Workforce Attraction and Employment
• Dairy NSW – Inside Dairy: Explore, Learn, and Experience NSW Farming
• RDA Illawarra Shoalhaven – Attracting a Skilled Workforce to the Shoalhaven
Business Excellence/Awards
• Shoalhaven Business Chamber – 2026 Shoalhaven Business Awards
Council would like to congratulate the successful applicants and looks forward to the delivery of the above projects.
