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President Announcement – September 2022 Staffing and Recruitment Update Dear Members, This announcement is to notify you that our amazing General Manager, Lauren Bell, is about to embark on the next exciting chapter in her career and will be leaving the Wanneroo Business Association (WBA) in October. As many of you will know, when Lauren […]
City of Wanneroo Business Awards 2022 – Entries Now Open Wanneroo Business Association is excited to announce that entries are now open for the City of Wanneroo Business Awards 2022. Established in 2003, the City of Wanneroo Business Awards are a highlight in the local business calendar providing not only the chance to celebrate local […]
WBA Announces New Committee of Management Wanneroo Business Association’s (WBA) Annual General Meeting took place on Thurs 14 July 2022, in the Banksia Room at the City of Wanneroo, with over 70 people in attendance. State and Federal Government and City of Wanneroo representatives, as well as members, were present to hear the latest report […]
FEE FREE OPERATE A SMALL BUSINESS COURSE AE617 Operate a Small Business Skill Set is suitable for anyone working in a small business or thinking of starting their own small business. The units in the skill set are nationally recognised and may be used as credit toward further qualifications. This course is 100% free for everyone living […]
Business Breakfast with Hon Mark McGowan MLA – Event Snapshot Wanneroo Business Association (WBA) recently had the privilege of hosting the Hon. Mark McGowan MLA, Premier and Treasurer of Western Australia, as keynote speaker for a Business Breakfast, after being contacted by the Premier’s office earlier this year. As part of WBA’s quarterly Business Breakfast […]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) AND AGENDA Wanneroo Business Association’s EOFY Business Party and 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 14 July in the Banksia Room, City of Wanneroo Civic Centre, tickets are available here. Committee of Management Election Nominations to join the Committee of Management are now closed. A total of […]
WA State Budget 2022/23 Announcement The Premier and Treasurer, Hon Mark McGowan MLA handed down the WA State Budget 2022/23 on Thursday, 12 May 2022. In a summary of WA’s current economic position, key points include: Confirmation that the WA economy continues to power the country, growing by 7.2% during the pandemic, the strongest in […]
Nominations now open for the WBA Board Contribute to Wanneroo Business Association’s journey, help shape the future of our organisation, support our local business community, and add to your own personal development by nominating to become a WBA Board Member. As we thank and say goodbye to some of our current Board Members, there are […]
WA Government COVID-19 Grants – Important Update On 27 April 2022, the WA State Government announced an expansion of the Level 2 COVID-19 Business Assistance Packages to offer more support to local businesses. The Wanneroo Business Association urges all small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including those who did not qualify under the initial criteria, to […]
WA’s new Work Health and Safety laws Business owners are responsible for keeping up to date with work health and safety legislation changes and are required to provide a safe and healthy workplace. From 31 March 2022, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has modernised and implemented new Work Health and Safety (WHS) […]
Visit from Federal Minister for Home Affairs, The Hon Karen Andrews MP – Cyber Crime Discussions Wanneroo Business Association held a roundtable discussion with The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Federal Minister for Home Affairs this week, giving over 20 local businesses and members the opportunity to have their questions answered and their voices heard. Along […]
Faster speeds across Australia $750 million investment to 5G-enable nbn® Fixed Wireless and deliver faster speeds across Australia Important news for the City of Wanneroo This week, the Australian Government and nbn® announced a $750 million investment in the nbn® Fixed Wireless and Sky Muster networks to deliver faster wholesale speeds, benefitting thousands of homes and businesses […]
President Announcement – September 2022 Staffing and Recruitment Update Dear Members, This announcement is to notify you that our amazing General Manager, Lauren Be...