Welcome to Development West Coast - driving economic development and benefiting our region through business, investment, education and regional support

The West Coast of the Southern Alps is a great place to live, work and invest - our job is to make it even better. 

Enterprise Training

Invest in yourself –  take advantage of our FREE business training workshops. Gain new skills, more business contacts, coaching and a great deal of confidence!

Our Enterprise Training Programme is designed to help businesses develop and grow. All workshops  are taught over three hours. Check out the 2008 timetable  which includes two new workshops in Advanced Marketing in Tourism and Advanced Management.

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Regional Development

Our development programmes are helping increase economic and business performance, grow domestic and international tourism, enhance educational achievement and build capability within industry and businesses. 

Economic development programmes include working with regional stakeholders such as local authorities, industry, business, community and iwi.

 
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Education 4 Enterprise (E4E)

Development West Coast is helping young people realise their potential. Education 4 Enterprise (E4E) is just one of the ways we are doing that. E4E is a community partnership designed to create dynamic learning environments and develop enterprising students.

In 2008 there were more than 50 including:

  • Horticulture
  • Early childhood education
  • Business systems
  • Graphic design

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Business Finance

If you're starting or expanding a business, we may be able to help. Check out our range of finance options for businesses.

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Regional Economic Development Strategy

The West Coast region has achieved significant growth since the first West Coast Development Strategic Plan was implemented in 2002.  Input from key stakeholders and the wider community is being sought on an updated draft strategy.

Find out more and have a say in the development of your region.

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Major District Initiative (MDI)

Up to $400,000 is available annually to the three West Coast District Councils for approved MDI projects.  Eligible projects include sport and recreational facilities and buildings, community halls, theatres, museums and art galleries.

Find out about our MDI funding policy and current MDI projects.


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Development West Coast
1st Floor, 112 Mackay Street, P O Box 451 , Greymouth , New Zealand
Phone: 03 768 0140
Fax: 03 768 0150 Email: info@dwc.org.nz