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Did you know the Wheatbelt has the highest number of SMEs per capita of any region? The number of small businesses has increased 18% over 5 yrs. Tomorrow is WA Small Business Day. Support our local economy by pledging to shop local this weekend. #smallbizWA #mysmallpledge

So how important is tourism to the Wheatbelt economy? You might be interested in some of these stats: 👉 The Wheatbelt's tourism output is estimated at $340.55 million 👉 2.48 million tourists to the region in 2020 👉 an average total spend of $331 million

Did you know that the Wheatbelt has more than $10 billion worth of projects in the pipeline? These include new developments in mining and renewable energy, not to mention significant investments in processing, manufacturing and supply chain capacity.

Some great shots of the Wheatbelt's Avon Valley on this little segment by Getaway.... and it's a great reminder to get out and see our region 🌾 Spot anyone you know? buff.ly/3CnIL5B

We've partnered with Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days to bring this great lineup of speakers for the lunch on Tues 23 Aug. @AlannahMac @HRPastoral @NationalFarmers @cbhgroup @CSBPfertilisers @CNHIndustrial For Tix: buff.ly/3oiHJjc

Nominations are open for appointments to the WDC Board. WDC is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic people who are passionate about and possess demonstrated involvement in the development of the Region. For more information, visit our website: buff.ly/3nA6GWo

Just a reminder that applications for Round 4 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) grants close this week. Head to our website for more information, but in the meantime, here's a happy snap of Round 3 RED grant launch held at the beautiful @coorinja_winery last year

Applications for R4 RED grants close Oct 21. Got any questions? Call Gemma at our Northam office 0417 147 424 📸: Narrogin's @threefarmersquinoa were Round 3 recipients and used their grant to accelerate putting in infrastructure that allowed them to diversify their business.

🌟 It's on today - 1pm🌟 If you're putting in an application for a Round 4 RED Grant, then this online Zoom session can help you. We'll be on hand to answer your questions and share some top tips. Register here: buff.ly/3lfsJl8 an email with the link will follow.

We're holding an online ZOOM information session that will help you when it comes to putting in your Round 4 RED grant application 🌟THIS THURSDAY OCTOBER 7@ 1PM🌟 Simply join in via this link: dpird.zoom.us/j/94085628087?…

📢SAVE THE DATE If you're thinking about applying for a Round 4 Regional Economic Development (RED) grant, then this information is for you. We are hosting an online session next ⭐️THURSDAY OCTOBER 7 at 1pm ⭐️to help you put your application in. Details to follow.

🌟Round 4 RED Grants are open 🌟 Mortlock Malt used a RED grant to reach commercial scale for their heritage malt business quicker. Can a RED grant help grow your business? Head to buff.ly/3m4YWeb to find out.

Round 4 RED Grants are open. Previous rounds have helped businesses like Northern Valleys Locavore Store build a multi-vendor website for local producers to market and sell their produce. If a RED grant might help you grow your business, visit wheatbelt.wa.gov.au/working-us/reg… to find out.

Want to hone your leadership skills? We've partnered with the WA Police Force and Leadership WA to deliver a tailored program to build the future leaders of the Eastern Wheatbelt. More info & register interest at forms.gle/efBkSFaN3mw5VW…. But be quick! Registrations close Sept 29

📅 It's been a big year...📅 We've been involved with some pretty innovative and amazing projects over the past 12 months - and it's all documented here in our Annual Report. . If you're interested in finding out what we've been up to, check it out here: wheatbelt.wa.gov.au/publications/a…

Round 4 RED Grants are open. Earlier rounds have supported amazing projects, like Wheatbelt NRM's Noongar Boodjar Rangers. If you've got an innovative business project, then a RED grant might be for you. Head to: wheatbelt.wa.gov.au/working-us/reg… for more info

Just another shout out to the year 11 and 12 Hospitality Cert II students from Northam SHS. Last Friday they cooked & served breakfast to over 70 Wheatbelt business leaders for the State Budget Breakfast event. They did an amazing job 👏 👏

We partnered with Northam CCI and Northam SHS to hold the sold out State Budget Breakfast briefing by Minister for Education and Training Sue Ellery MLC. Big thanks to Northam SHS - who hosted the event & whose students catered and served. 👏👏 ourstatebudget.wa.gov.au/regions.html

Want to know what's in the State Budget for our region? We're proud to be partnering with the Northam Chamber of Commerce to host the Wheatbelt State Budget Breakfast, featuring Minister for Education and Training Hon Sue Ellery. Info and tix below: buff.ly/3jDJ5Uc

Round 4 of the RED grants is now open... Grants of up to $250,000 are available, with all the information on how to apply right here: buff.ly/3kqU96d