Whyalla Business and Tourism President Malcolm McLeod left, City of Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin, and Business SA CEO Martin Haese, are keen to strengthen local business through the Business Growth Program.
Enabling Whyalla Business to Thrive
A new partnership between Business SA, Whyalla City Council and Whyalla Business and Tourism has been formed to assist local businesses to thrive and grow in 2021 and beyond.
In the form of a 12-month business growth program, Whyalla City Council will be providing up to 150 local small businesses with access to the full array of services available from Business SA and Whyalla Business and Tourism.
These include the Business Accelerator Program; grants and tenders support; staff employment assistance; seminar / webinar and networking opportunities; among a host of others.
Business SA CEO Martin Haese says: “This program is designed to help Whyalla’s small business community to not only remain viable, but expand, generate additional income, employ more people and help the local economy thrive.”
“Business SA is highly committed to the regions. Whyalla is an important part of South Australia and has been through its fair share of trials. I can’t wait to get to work with Whyalla City Council and Whyalla Business and Tourism to really make a positive impact on and contribution to local business.”
City of Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin says, “We regularly discuss the need to diversify our economy, and what better way than by supporting our existing local businesses to excel.”
“This program presents a great opportunity to increase local employment while boosting the local economy, and council is making it even more accessible by providing access at no charge to eligible participating businesses.
“We hope this will create an ongoing connection that generates growth and stimulus for years to come.”
Whyalla Business and Tourism Chair Malcolm McLeod says “This is a great opportunity for Whyalla businesses to experience the considerable range of support services that Business SA and Whyalla Business and Tourism can offer.”
“Local business owners will be exposed to a level of expertise and support like never before, and will be able to focus on what they do best – running their business, serving the community and making profits – without needing to get bogged down and stressed over areas of their business that these experienced bodies specialise in.”
“Together with Whyalla Business and Tourism's local knowledge and support networks, plus council’s support and drive, this program really puts business owners in a great position for growth.”
The program will be officially launched in Whyalla on Thursday 2 September at the Mirambeena Motel. All businesses in the Whyalla City Council area (with an ABN) are encouraged to attend to find out how they can benefit from this unique opportunity. More details on how to register for the event will be provided soon.
To register for the Business Growth Program, head to council’s website, or contact Business SA on (08) 300 0000 or email customerservice@business-sa.com.