The Regional Business Engagement Forums provide businesses based in regional WA the opportunity to meet with representatives from state government agencies.
At the forums, they can hear about current government policy and initiatives to support small to medium-sized businesses.
Hosted by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, the forums include a networking session with agencies, contractors and industry groups providing an opportunity to discuss real time topics, policy updates and upcoming opportunities in their region.
to the latest industry development and WA Industry Link news for upcoming forums.
Upcoming events
| Date | Region / area | City / town | Venue | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 November 2024 | Kimberley | Broome | Mangrove Hotel 47 Carnarvon Street Broome, 6725 | |
| 26 September 2024 | South West | Collie | Collie Ridge 185-195 Throssell Street Collie, 6225 | |
| 30 August 2024 | Mid West | Gerladton | Geraldton Multipurpose Centre 250 Marine Terrace Geraldton, 6530 | |
| 26 July 2024 | Great Southern | Albany | Retravision Stadium | |
| 29 February 2024 | Peel | Mandurah | The Sebel Mandurah |
Past events
Show moreA list of past RBEF workshops and events.
| Date | Region / area | City / town | Venue | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 November 2023 | Pilbara | Karratha | Goldfinch Room, Karratha International Hotel | |
| 20 October 2023 | South-West | Bunbury | Harvey Room, Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre | |
| 31 October 2023 | Pilbara | Port Hedland | Palm Boardroom, The Hedland Hotel | |
| 7 June 2023 | Goldfields-Esperance | Kalgoorlie | Rydges Kalgoorlie | |
| 9 June 2023 | Goldfields-Esperance | Esperance | Esperance Bay Yacht Club | |
| 19 June 2023 | Gascoyne | Carnarvon | Gwoonwardu Mia - Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre | |
| 21 June 2023 | Gascoyne | Exmouth | Ningaloo Visitor Centre | |
| 2 May 2023 | Kimberley | Derby | Derby Council Chambers | |
| 3 May 2023 | Kimberley | Broome | Mangrove Hotel | |
| 5 May 2023 | Kimberley | Kununurra | Kununurra Country Club | |
| 27 April 2023 | Mid West | Geraldton | Geraldton Yacht Club | |
| 5 April 2023 | Wheatbelt | Northam | Northam Country Club | |
| 4 April 2023 | Wheatbelt | Merredin | Tivoli Room at the Cummins Theatre | |
| 30 March 2023 | Wheatbelt | Narrogin | John Higgins Community Centre |
Announcements
6 regional rounds of the local capability fund are launched
WA businesses can apply for funding
Another round of the Local Capability Fund launches for the Peel Region
The next round of grants launched under Local Capability Fund (LCF) for small and medium enterprises in Western Australia's Peel region.
Local Capability Fund Round launched for South West businesses
Funding made available to help businesses in the South West build their capabilities
