Grow Local Program

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.

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.

13/10/2025

It’s time to take your business from where you are to where you want to be!
Join us for this practical and interactive workshop where we’ll help you map out clear, achievable goals and build a plan to reach them.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your next big step, this session will give you the tools, clarity, and confidence to move forward.

🌱 Free to attend for all local businesses.
👉 Register now https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/the-road-ahead-building-a-plan-for-your-business-154281/

09/10/2025

🚀 The Road Ahead: Building a Plan for Your Business

Join us for a FREE practical, hands-on workshop designed to give business owners and entrepreneurs the tools to map out a clear path to success. Whether you’re starting up or looking to grow, this session will help you create a solid business plan, set achievable goals, and outline strategies for the future.

📅 Date: Oct 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+8
📍 Location: Stadium 26, Function Room

Facilitated by our very own Carly Neuendorf, Grow Local Program Manager.

✅ Don’t miss out—your roadmap to business success starts here!

Register here: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/the-road-ahead-building-a-plan-for-your-business-154281/

A big thank you to our Grow Local Program sponsors (Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry of WA, Rio Tinto, Woodside North West, Chevron, City of Karratha, Toll Group) for making workshops like this possible and helping us continue to support local businesses across the Pilbara. 💚

02/10/2025

It is great to see our Grow Local Member, Karratha Community House, bringing such high-quality parenting workshops to Karratha!

Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's leading parenting experts and he will be delivering 3 powerful workshops designed to support parents, caregivers and educators:

Monday, 6 October 2025 at Red Earth Arts Precinct

👧 Carrots & Sticks – Better ways to build boundaries with your kids https://events.humanitix.com/justin-coulson-happy-families-carrots-and-sticks
🕛 12:30pm – 2:00pm

💪 Anti-Fragile – Building stronger kids through life’s challenges https://events.humanitix.com/justin-coulson-happy-families-anti-fragile
🕑 2:30pm – 4:00pm

💖 Emotional Regulation – A heart-centered approach to supporting children https://events.humanitix.com/justin-coulson-happy-families-emotional-regulation
🕓 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Get your tickets now!