Grow Local Program

18/02/2026

🚨 Small business owners… payday super is coming from 1 July. Are you ready?

Super reform is about to change how you manage payroll and cash flow. Instead of panic-Googling at 10pm on 30 June, come get practical clarity.

The next Grow Local Workshop is about the Super reform and is designed specifically for small businesses.

In plain English, we’ll cover:
✔️ What’s changing and what it means for you
✔️ How to avoid compliance traps and penalties
✔️ How to prepare your payroll systems
✔️ How to actually use super as a wealth-building tool

Because super shouldn’t just be something you pay and forget. It can be part of your long-term strategy, especially if you’re thinking about succession or exit down the track.

If you process payroll yourself, oversee payroll, or you’re the “everything person” in your business… this one’s for you.

👉 Register now

From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees' superannuation guarantee at the same time as their salary and wages. This workshop series will provide small business owners or payroll administrators a confident and clear plan of action to ensure they manage payroll, cashflow and...

12/02/2026

Strategy Day at KDCCI 🤝

Today the KDCCI team is working behind the scenes to strengthen how we promote, support, advocate and connect with our valued members.

If you’re trying to call us, we apologise that we may miss you. Please flick us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

11/02/2026

Empowered Wellbeing Services – The Pilbara’s local workplace wellbeing consultants.

They support businesses to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace using practical, evidence based strategies aligned with WHS requirements. Their tailored wellbeing programs are designed to suit the unique needs of each business and industry, helping organisations build stronger teams, improve productivity and create positive workplace cultures.

Having dedicated wellbeing initiatives shows your people and future talent that you are genuinely committed to providing a safe and supportive environment. Empowered Wellbeing Services helps businesses lead mentally healthy workplaces that people are proud to be part of.

Book a free consultation, online or in person, via
👉 www.empoweredwellbeingservices.com.au

05/02/2026

‼️IMPORTANT WORKSHOP UPDATE‼️
Our Cultural Awareness Training workshop has been postponed to later in the year.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and really appreciate your understanding. Anyone who registered will be offered first preference to rebook once a new date is confirmed.

29/01/2026

The next round of the City's Take Your Business Online Grant is now open and is designed to help local businesses improve their digital presence. This could support things like a new or upgraded website, online booking systems, e-commerce, or digital marketing.

If you are interested in applying but are not sure where to start, Grow Local can help. You can book a free session with Carly to talk through your idea, check eligibility, and get support pulling your application together.

If you have been meaning to improve how your business shows up online, this grant could be a great opportunity. Book with Carly here: 8aea142126c64466907c43b004e6a670@kdcci.com.au/meetingtype/QrPJ3OInZUWvWuCblVtFlg2?anonymous&ep=mlink" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/8aea142126c64466907c43b004e6a670@kdcci.com.au/meetingtype/QrPJ3OInZUWvWuCblVtFlg2?anonymous&ep=mlink

Are you a local business owner?

Applications for our next round of Take Your Business Online grants will close on Saturday 28 February 2026!

This grant provides eligible businesses up to $5,000 (excluding GST) per business, matched dollar for dollar, to enhance their digital capabilities and marketing efforts.

Last financial year the City supported 23 businesses through the program providing over $85,000 for projects ranging from content creation, social media campaigns to website upgrades and search engine optimisation.

Applications can be submitted at any time through the year. The next assessment round will close 5pm Saturday 28 February 2026 and any applications received up to this time will be assessed. For more information and to apply visit: https://karratha.wa.gov.au/community/grants-and-funding/business-grants/take-your-business-online

10/12/2025

04/12/2025

Our Elf was back on the grind today, meeting with Carly from to pitch his latest festive venture: Elf-Made Candy Cane Co. 🍭✨

Rumour has it he even brought prototypes to sweeten the deal!

He’s keen to explore local opportunities and learn how to grow his idea right here in Karratha.

Big thanks to Carly at for supporting entrepreneurs of every size, even the smallest and cheekiest. 💼🎄

27/11/2025

✨ The RED Grants deadline is coming in hot - kinda like a fresh latte from Lo's. ☕️🔥 (9 Jan, don’t miss it!)

If you’ve got a project brewing, now’s the time to throw your hat in the ring - just like Lo’s Café did in 2024, scoring funding to help fuel their fab expansion.

Your business could be next.

If you need a letter of support, reach out to the KDCCI team. For any extra guidance, you can also get in touch with Carly, our Grow Local Program Manager.

Go on… back yourself. 🚀

14/11/2025

It was a full house yesterday for our 'Unlocking AI for Your Business' workshop!

Thanks to Sam from Limitless Devs for a clear, practical session that had everyone buzzing with ideas. Great to see so many local businesses keen to explore how AI can make their work easier.

If you would like to see a particular workshop topic in 2026 please get in touch with Carly or the team at KDCCI.
Business Foundations

12/11/2025

Tomorrow's Grow Local workshop is officially booked out!

We’re thrilled to see a strong response to this workshop and can’t wait to welcome everyone who registered.

If you've registered and are no longer able to make it - please contact Carly or the KDCCI team ASAP to let us know.

If you missed out this time, you can join the waitlist here: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/unlocking-ai-for-your-small-business-154293/

22/10/2025

A great morning with some of our local business community! Thank you to all who attended today's Workshop. It was especially great to see businesses collaborating with each other as they built a plan to develop their business further.

If you attended - please complete the post event survey emailed to you as your input really helps us to keep improving and delivering sessions to you.

If you want to attend our November Workshop please visit https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/unlocking-ai-for-your-small-business-154293/

15/10/2025

Check out this story about Grow Local Member Jai, who is founder of the Pilbara's first video game development studio.

Grow Local is proud to be helping all types of businesses - whether you're in gaming, hospitality, retail, tech or something totally wild. If you're local and got a vision, we want to help you grow.

Better known for its gas and iron ore, the Pilbara hopes to add gaming to its list of local exports as internet access and technology improve.