Business support
Development West Coast (DWC) offers a wide range of business services and support to help grow businesses from all sectors, all sizes and at all stages of development.
Contact a Capability and Growth Advisor at DWC to discuss your business needs:
- Phone: 0800 768 0140
- Email: info@dwc.org.nz
Business support services
DWC is here to help you build capabilities, gain knowledge, connect with the right people and grow your business.
Commercial finance & lending
DWC is able to provide a range of commercial financing options for West Coast businesses, including commercial lending and equity investment.
Capability building courses and business events
DWC facilitates a range of networking events, training, and workshops in conjunction with key partners to provide relevant topics that West Coast business will find useful.
“So many people don’t realise what support is available for businesses here on the Coast. We highly recommend other local businesses take advantage of the many forms of assistance available through DWC. We’ve always had amazing communication and support when dealing with them.”
Business support stories
Transforming the Coast one garden at a time
DWC business support services help Greymouth business, Grounded Garden Services, build capabilities and grow.
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Liddell Contracting upskilling staff
Upskill support enables Greymouth business to bring industry recognised welding trainers into their workshop to train staff.
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Upskill support a 'God-send' for new dental clinic
Support from Upskill West Coast enables internationally-recognised experts to train the Hoki Dental team with cutting-edge processes.
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COVID-19 Business Advisory Support
Iconic Hokitika business receives support through the COVID-19 business advisory fund.
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Coaching for local business
NZTE capability development vouchers help local plumbing business engage a business coach.
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Upskill helps reshape family business
Upskill West Coast helps Glacier Country Helicopters get the training to diversify their business.
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Westland Workgear builds new warehouse
Commercial finance from DWC enables company to build warehousing operation on the West Coast.
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DWC support a game changer
To keep up with increasing demand for products, local business approaches DWC for assistance.
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Free range eggs on the West Coast
Support helps Westport business meet demand for free-range eggs
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Off the beaten track in a Unimog
DWC support helps establishment and development of new tour.
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Support for gaming company
Next-generation gaming company developing exciting new and innovative gaming content from Westport.
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Award-winning West Coast bacon
Support from DWC allows Harihari business to create new jobs.
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