The Onslow Chamber of Commerce & Industry held its 2024 AGM this week, welcoming a newly appointed committee dedicated to supporting local business growth.

Thanks to the support of Kuuwa Rentals and Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation you will now seeing us buzzing around Onslow in a co-branded vehicle.

Following the tremendous support and success of previous editions, this upcoming issue will cover the Kimberley, Gascoyne, and Pilbara regions, connecting your brand with a powerful audience across WA.

We are excited to announce that Shop Ashburton Gift Cards are now available for purchase!

The WA Venture Capital Initiative is a program managed by the Departments of Jobs Tourism Science and Innovation (JTSI), and the Department of Health (DoH). Applications are open now.

Supporting Regional and Remote Businesses

Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) are being encouraged to apply for more than $3 million in grants through the Cook Government's Local Capability Fund (LCF).

The Shire of Ashburton, in collaboration with the Onslow Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI), and the Pilbara Inland Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PICCI), is proud to announce the launch of the Shop Ashburton campaign. This initiative aims to strengthen the local economy by encouraging residents to support businesses within the Shire of Ashburton.  

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the upcoming Indigenous Business Tradeshow in Karratha, hosted by the Pilbara Indigenous Business Network Group (PIBNG). Alternatively, we have registered for a stall, and are excited to offer OCCI members, who are Indigenous business owners, the opportunity to have their business information shared at the tradeshow.

A free resource for small business owners.

On Saturday the 25th May 2024, the Onslow Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) hosted an extraordinary celebration marking two significant milestones in our history. The evening was filled with joy and recognition as we commemorated 20 years since OCCI's incorporation and a decade-long partnership with the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project.

In May, BOP Industries, a leading Australian Education Company will be visiting Onslow to inspire young people to start their own business.

March 2024 Edition

A Special Announcement from OCCI: Celebrating Milestones and Community

We are excited to announce that Total First Aid Solutions is a Finalist in the Sole Trader Category of the 2024 WA Regional Business Excellence Awards.

Funding to purchase energy efficient equipment upgrades for small and medium businesses.

Here at OCCI we are currently exploring the option to deliver a Young Entrepreneurs Program for the 18-25 year old’s in our community.

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.

State Govt opens applications for " Defence Ready Initiative" Grants to support SMEs

It’s important to keep up with trends and changes to give your business the best chance of success. We've outlined some trending topics for 2024 to help you plan for the upcoming year, including AI, sustainability and cyber security.

As we embark on another exciting year, we are eager to hear from you through our 2023 Member Survey.

2024/2025 FUNDING APPLICATIONS There is $1.1m available for the 2024/2025 West Pilbara Communities for Children program. Applications open on 15 January 2024 and close on 18 February 2024 at 5.00pm.

Here we have listed all of the online workshops available through the Small Business Development Corporation WA for the month of January - some of them you will see we are hosting at the The Onslow Hub!

Applications for the Hot 30 Awards are now open!