Engaging with Business
Council’s Economic Development and Tourism team is committed to helping local business to create opportunities for growth and prosperity in the Shoalhaven region. Whether businesses are looking to relocate, start, or expand their business, Council offers a comprehensive suite of services to support the journey. Council is dedicated to attracting investment, connecting local businesses to opportunities, including training and grant options. Our goal is to foster a thriving business environment which focuses on building and supporting strong business networks to ensure the Shoalhaven continues to be a vibrant place for enterprise.
The Business Partnership Program
The Business Partnership Program allows Shoalhaven organisations to tender for the opportunity to partner with Shoalhaven City Council in the delivery of workshops, information sessions, networking events, industry showcases, awards and recognition events. Council seeks to partner with external organisations that can support the delivery of events, projects and programs that proactively drive economic development opportunities for the Shoalhaven.
Program Objectives
The Business Partnership Program will provide various streams of funding for local organisations to deliver workshops, information sessions, mentoring programs, events or forums that celebrate and create new opportunities for Shoalhaven Businesses.
Through this funding program, Council aims to:
- Leverage partnership opportunities and drive economic growth
- Support trade shows, events, conferences and promote opportunities for Shoalhaven businesses
- Communicate economic development issues
- Collaborate with industry and government
- Highlight and showcase entrepreneurialism and capacity building for local business
- Provide business support services
- Target and deliver business training and upskilling initiatives
- Support workforce attraction initiatives, mentoring programs, and enhancing local pathways from education to employment.
Keep an eye on the Grants Page for more grant opportunities.
Program Guidelines - 2024/2025
- Eligible Applicants
- Funding Streams Available:
- Business Excellence Awards (Not applicable for 2024/2025 round).
- Business Networking
- Business Development and Training
- Workforce Attraction and Employment
- Eligible / Ineligible Expenses
- Funding Details
- Assessment of Applications
- Reporting and Acquittal
How to Apply
Complete the following application form and submit it to the Shoalhaven City Council Economic Development & Tourism team via email to business@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
