As we approach the end of 2020...
The CIty of Cockburn would like to acknowledge the perseverance, resilience and hard work of our local business community, most of whom have survived, and some that have even thrived in 2020.
What a year we have had, with challenges no one could anticipate. It has been an honour to assist businesses through this year, with various local initiatives such as: - Our first ever #ShopLocalCockburn campaign
- The Business Rebound program
- Social distancing packs for businesses
- Free COVID-19 stimulus advisory services and Small Business First Aid, in the initial stages of the pandemic
- The Open for Business Map and a Community Business Directory to support the vulnerable in our community
- A 0% average rate increase
- Freezing of all City determined fees and charges at 2019/2020 levels
- Eliminating instalment and penalty interest on rates as well as other associated fees and charges
- Removing the mandatory waste service levy from those commercial/industrial properties not using the City’s waste service.
The City of Cockburn community has emphasised to the City that the recovery and support of our business community is a top priority, and we are continually working on developing programs and activities to support our business community in 2021 and beyond. Most excitingly in the new year, we will launch our Grants to Support Local Economic Development, a project which has been accelerated due to the impacts of COVID-19. If you have ideas about how the CIty can support you in 2021, please contact me at business@cockburn.wa.gov.au.
To all those who contacted me throughout the year to keep me informed about the challenges you are facing, I hope I was able to assist. I wish you and your families all the best for the festive season and hope that you will be safe and well.
All the best,
Sarah Kahle
Business Engagement Officer
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Local economy to benefit from grants in 2021
The City of Cockburn is launching our inaugural Grants to Support Local Economic Development in the new year, which will be open to Cockburn based small to medium businesses. The grants of up to $5,000, and the application categories are: - Support for technology, online and e-commerce activities
- Upgrades or improvements to shopfronts and business facades
- Promotion of innovation to support business growth or start-ups
- Assistance with COVID-19 recovery.
Applications will be online, and we will be notifying everyone via email when they open. |
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CoSafe - here to help Cockburn businesses
The City of Cockburn’s CoSafe service operates 24/7. Officers undertake specialised training to manage a wide range of issues in the community such as anti-social and suspicious behaviour, noise complaints and vandalism. The service works closely with WA Police on matters that affect our community, and advocate and escalate community concerns as required.
How CoSafe assists the business community: - Quick response times to assist a business quickly and effectively
- Supported by over 500 CCTV cameras throughout the City, including mobile and covert cameras
- Artificial intelligence monitoring and alert software to allow for both preventative and reactive action
- Officers equipped with fitness, driving, cultural-awareness, psychometric and nationally-accredited testing and security training.
CoSafe Officers have worked tirelessly to build a strong rapport with the community, including youth, and always work to resolve incidents in a friendly and calm manner to ensure minimal disruption or negative flow on effects. The City of Cockburn strongly encourages business to contact CoSafe on 1300 267 233 for any reason.
Prevention of anti-social behaviour
CoSafe Officers regularly patrol busy community spaces such as shopping centres to discourage anti-social behaviour. A business owner from Stargate Shopping Centre in Spearwood contacted the City recently “I just wanted to forward my appreciation onto the CoSafe team for doing regular patrols of the shopping centre where I work. The antisocial behaviour has really died down since it begun. Thank you!”.
CoSafe - 1300 267 233 |
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Win a $100 gourmet hamper! The Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) is reviewing their services and is wanting to hear from members, non-members and the wider business community. Complete their online survey and go into the draw to win one of three $100 gourmet hampers. |
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Membership for new businesses
The Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) has launched their new business membership called “Startups” for new businesses.
Businesses who have an ABN that is less than 2 years old and are located in City of Cockburn or City of Melville are eligible for a reduced membership fee of $179.50 (half price) for the first year. |
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$100K to test & demonstrate your innovative technology
The Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) is calling on all innovative Australian companies to submit proposals for Phase 1 of the ‘Digital Safety Innovation Challenge’ via the Industry Capability Network (ICN) Portal.
Successful applicants will be awarded up to $100,000 for Phase 1 of the challenge and have the opportunity to test and demonstrate their innovative technologies in collaboration with the Research and Technology team at the purpose-built Factory of the Future Pilot Line Zero facility in South Australia. The Innovation Challenge is a periodical call to engage and seek to collaborate with the Australian industry and research sector to create innovative and creative concepts, undertake experimentations and perform demonstrations of new products and processes which would be applicable to shipbuilding.
Applicants will need to have registered their company details on the ICN Portal to see the full details of the Request for Proposal.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity, closing 29 January 2021. |
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If you have any queries or would like to get in touch with Sarah Kahle, Business Engagement Officer please email business@cockburn.wa.gov.au or call 08 9411 3444.
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