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23.01.2022 Are you a regional business owner needing expert guidance in this post-covid 19 market? Do you need a new, clearer strategy for your business? Perhaps you are looking to build a stronger workplace, or cope with business adversity yourself? ... Do you need to manage your financial operations and cashflow better, and would you like to discover more funding opportunities? Register for our free Regional Reboot online series and get the support you need to strengthen and grow your business now. https://www.agristart.com.au/regional-reboot

23.01.2022 This year we launched a new CONNECT regional hub in Collie - and the calibre of these innovative businesses and their engagement throughout the program has been amazing! One of those participants was Florian Popp from Gemtek Group who was selected for iDriveWA, a solution to WA's unique challenge of "long roads and a short grid" through a statewide, reliable, locally owned & managed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network. During the 6 months of CONNECT we watched as Floria...n and the Gemtek team worked hard on opportunities to grow iDriveWA. They presented investor pitches at numerous events including South West Angels Pitch Night and the Regional Innovation Showcase. Florian spoke about CONNECT - Programs like this are critical to building local networks and businesses in our vast state and across the distances we face between regional communities and global markets. Congratulations to Florian and the Gemtek team on their achievements this year including holding WA's first Electric Vehicle conference - iDrive:Towards Zero Emissions Conference and Exhibition & Test Drive Day, and the Gemtek Racing Team being the first EV to win a Targa Rally in WA! www.gemtek.com.au

22.01.2022 ! Regional Reboot provides free small business support to strategically adapt your business model for post-covid19 markets. Open to all regional businesses from all industry! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/2BRA2vy

22.01.2022 Thank you so much to Farm Weekly for featuring our Regional Innovation Showcase event! Pharmsteward, and Margaret River Hemp Co were interviewed for the story as well as Futari Wagyu, located at Two People's Bay near Albany, who provide luxury Wagyu beef to high end international markets in Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea and even the royal family in Qatar, plus an increasing domestic market. At the event Futari's Peter Gilmore presented an inspired investment pitc...h to a crowd of over 200 of strategic partners, government stakeholders, industry leaders and investors. This showcase event was the finale for CONNECT, AgriStart's program that has supported over 60 innovative regional businesses over the past two years. If you know of an innovative regional business from any industry , even at an early start-up phase, please tag them and let them know to watch this space for our free 2021 programs! #connecthubs #regionalshowcase #regionaldevelopment

20.01.2022 The ABC reported yesterday that according to recent Federal Treasury data, local governments in regional Western Australia have some of the highest application rates for JobKeeper in the country. Regional Reboot, our new free program for small business is designed to support WA regional businesses impacted by the management challenges of the Covid-19 market through a free online webinar series and face to face workshops across regional WA. This week we have two sessions led... by expert facilitators, all of which live regionally and understand your challenges: Business Reboot, this Wednesday 26th August. Register: https://bit.ly/3l9UWYB Financial Resilience, this Friday 28th August. Register: https://bit.ly/32mzirp Some feedback from the Financial Resilience workshop held recently: Thank you for today! It was really informative. The facilitator was awesome, it's great to hear insight from such an experienced business woman! It has definitely made us stop...reassess and plan! We have already had a debrief after today's workshop and made some goals to structure things a little differently and focus more on working smart not as hard to free up my time more. As part of Regional Reboot there is also an opportunity for attendees of these workshops to be invited to be part of a number of small group focus sessions, and selected to be matched to a mentor for a customised Reboot Business plan. We hope to see you online soon!

19.01.2022 Last but certainly not least of our three hubs is the impressive South West cohort! The first day of the business bootcamp was capped off with each pitching and connecting with sponsors and stakeholders for the program. Well done to these innovative businesses: La Dolce Vita, Nautiboy Fishing Lures, Yelka, Kooyar Wongi, Roasted Tea & Coffee Co, No Frills Fertilisers- certified organic products, Leafie.org, Pharmsteward, Indian Ocean Sea Vegetables, CipherTel Pty Ltd, Active Discovery, Margaret River Hemp Co Alimento Studio

19.01.2022 WA’s peak industry body for startups, Startup WA, has announced its inaugural advisory board, chaired by AgriStart co-founder Peter Rossdeutscher, and including AgriStart MD and co-founder Tash Ayers. Comprising 11 members, the Advisory Board will provide strategic advice to advance and unite the industry. In the West article Peter said that there was significant momentum in medtech and MET and believes the focus should be increasing collaboration across the various sectors and activities. Tash would like to be a voice on the Advisory Board for regional start-ups, which often struggle to access funding, investors and mentors. AgriStart has supported over 100 regional start-ups and businesses in 2020, and is excited to be showcasing over 20 startup businesses at our sold out Regional Innovation event at Perth Town Hall on Monday.

18.01.2022 Join us in Collie for a fabulous evening of pitches and connecting while enjoying delicious food and wine at Harris River Estate Winery on Friday 20th November! Our friendly shark tank will have businesses pitching who have a passion for Collie and seeing sustainable industries thrive in the town and region. Come along if you are an established business looking to support regional development, and are looking to network with stakeholders or like-minded businesses. ... Or perhaps you are a start-up looking to launch and would like to meet a friendly group of people that can help you achieve your goals. We would love to see you there helping us celebrate innovation in the region!

18.01.2022 * FREE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS IN KUNUNURRA * Register now to secure your spot! Workshop 1: For Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs ... Registration essential: https://bit.ly/2DYjjHE Workshop 2: For Established Businesses Registration essential: https://bit.ly/2XQHTl1 Supported by New Industries WA (Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation), Regional Development Australia Kimberley, and NERA

17.01.2022 There is no mistaking there is a buzz about Collie at the moment. Yes the government is focusing funding efforts there to prepare for the inevitable coal mine closures and create new industries, but the people and small businesses of Collie are the ones really driving the change themselves and looking to reinvent the town. Our Collie CONNECT Innovation hub launched yesterday at Slay Space with 9 incredible businesses selected for the 6 month program: Gumfire , TraaVerse, Geo-...Fly, Gemtek, Dam Fish Consulting , Enhancing Learning, Adventure Connections , Harris River Estate Winery and Beelagu Moort. These businesses ranged from early stage ventures, such as Geo Fly making sustainable concrete from fly ash mining waste, through to existing businesses looking to commercialise new products, such as Harris River Estate/Beelagu Mort collaboration for new gin products using botanicals linked to the 6 Noongar seasons. What do these businesses have in common? They are led by highly motivated individuals focused not only on their individual business success, but have a passion for Collie and seeing sustainable industries thrive in their town. Thanks to Roban Clarke for attending the networking pitch session representing major sponsor Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

17.01.2022 We are so grateful that we were able to meet our new CONNECT Hub cohorts and kick off our 6 month program with our business bootcamps delivered in-person, face-to face, and in the regions! Our CONNECT Great Southern Hub met at a stunning heritage space in Albany provided by RDA Great Southern, and we were once again blown away by a cohort of innovative businesses that were engaged, energised and supportive of each other. We welcome to the program Click Collective, Liz Jack ...& Co, Beck and Call Coffee, The Transition Space, Bred Co, Instajel, Great Southern Biochar,Futari Wagyu, Denmark Grass Fed Lamb and B&J Contracting. It will be great to see where this year takes them! Our Connect Hubs bring expert mentorship, facilitators and guest speakers to the regions fuelling business growth with tailored support, connecting them to industry, and building their capacity to attract investment. We are all about providing opportunities for these exciting regional businesses, and bringing to light the innovation that exists in regional WA. Thank you to our major sponsor Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. And our supporters, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD., New Industries WA, Regional Development Australia Great Southern WA, Business Great Southern, Generator, The City of Albany and Great Southern Development Commission

17.01.2022 It was a pleasure to co-host the recent BA5 and meet these engaged and collaborative regional businesses. Thank you to Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the opportunity!

16.01.2022 Come along to this free networking lunch and hear about funding opportunities for your business, get useful grant writing tips, and learn capital raising strategies. Thursday 17th Sep 2020 11:30am-1:30pm Shire of Broome Administration Building... Registration essential: https://events.humanitix.com/funding-business-reboot-broome Supported by New Industries WA (Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation),Shire of Broome, Regional Development Australia Kimberley, and NERA See more

16.01.2022 Last week we held the exciting finale of the 2020 HARVEST program, the Harvest Agrifood Innovation Showcase, where over 100 guests viewed expo displays and inspired pitches from the latest businesses innovating in the agrifood industry. We were pleased to once again have WA's Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan attend to meet the businesses and speak about the WA Governments ongoing support for innovation in the agrifood industry we do need to nurture, foster... and accelerate innovation it if we are going to continue to prosper and thrive. This year's HARVEST was a 6 month program that featured a lineup of inspiring expert mentors and growth facilitators, highly interactive online and face to face workshops, relevant panel discussions and a 2-day wheatbelt field trip, and included industry events aimed at connecting the cohort with partners, customers, and investment opportunities. Congratulations to this year's HARVEST cohort: Catel: an online financial trading platform for farmers and conscious investors Exagro: developing robotics for horticulture harvesting Stellular: developing satellite based digital connectivity in regional areas. Gelavo: developing dairy free, gluten free, allergen free, vegan ice-cream products, and reducing food waste by using second grade produce Hippie Food Co: producing premium Kombucha beverages, and incorporating a reuse model reducing byproduct and waste. Cowaramup Brewing Company: regional brewery finding alternative uses for Brewers Spent Grain (BSG), a valuable bi product of brewing and currently a waste management issue for most large urban breweries. Merre Granola: small batch cereal made with only West Australian sourced oats, honey, seeds and nuts to be offered hospitality and tourism industries. Mortlock Malt: WAs first independent craft malt producer. Feral AI: a digital assistant helping farmers improve productivity with action insights, analyse data and sell produce. Sincere thanks to all of the mentors and guest speakers for their valuable time and sharing their expertise with our fantastic cohort. The program was generously supported by major partner Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - DPIRD, and also by Muresk Institute, New Industries WA, Wrays, CBA, Wheatbelt Development Commission, CSBP, Atomic Sky, Triangle Equity Partners, and Liberty. Photos: Dan McBride Venue: Liberty Training and Conference Centre

14.01.2022 Geraldton and Midwest businesses! Last chance to register for our free Funding Reboot Masterclass on tomorrow at @pollinatorsinc. For all businesses at any stage. Feedback from the session held in Broome recently: "Range of funding opportunities covered" "Excellent information, delivered in an easy to digest format and style. Also a lot of great resources shared. Fantastic" "Discussion, handouts, in person, not online!! "Community building, friendly. Informal. Lunch!" "Good contacts and info"

13.01.2022 Attention Great Southern businesses - last chance to register for this free workshop in Albany! Financial Resilience: Managing operations and cashflow while maximising tax breaks, HR issues and Team re-engagement with Simona Hughes. https://bit.ly/31G9ZjS... Knowing and adjusting your business model Knowing your numbers Understanding which levers to pull to recover/grow sustainably Managing your cashflow Tax minimisation strategies What you need to do when hiring staff Managing and motivating your teams Simona is the Founder and Managing Director of Financial Utilities Pty Ltd, a modern accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Perth and Dunsborough. Simonas previous experience spanning two decades included working with KPMG, in the UK banking sector as well as private equity fund management throughout Europe. Not in Albany? There are Regional Reboot workshops in 7 regional centres plus an online series. Register now for your spot! https://www.agristart.com.au/regional-reboot

13.01.2022 Do you want to find out about funding opportunities for your regional business? Jump online tomorrow morning into our live zoom session and get expert tips from our speakers. The session also includes grant writing strategies and getting investor ready. Register: https://bit.ly/3fvhyPv

12.01.2022 Congratulations to one of our HARVEST program participants, Cowaramup Brewing Company, who received over $72 000 in grant funding to invest in canning line and fermenting tank infrastructure. And also to CONNECT program participant Rocky Ridge Brewing Co who have been successful in obtaining funds to expand production capacity to meet export market demand. Exciting times to come!

12.01.2022 We understand that being in business and leading through a time of crisis can take its toll on any individual, regardless of how resilient you may be. Join our next Regional Reboot webinar on Friday morning - Emotional Resilience: Strategies for coping with business adversity and building stronger workplaces with Jo Edmond. Register: https://bit.ly/3goS6ML ... Outline of Workshop: You will have an introductory understanding of emotional intelligence and resilience. You will receive insights as to how you can develop your EQ and resilience. You will have a tool kit to help you understand emotions in order to build wellbeing and how you can stay resilient for the long haul. You will be better equipped to plan and make decisions in times of uncertainty and to stay mentally responsive and adaptive to the changes ahead. You will have additional strategies to draw from in your self-care tool kit. Joanne Edmond is a psychologist, wellbeing coach and social entrepreneur. Joanne is the founder of Core Therapy Psychology Services and Co-Director of Core of Well-Being and she has also worked as a lecturer, developed training manuals and delivered quality assurance in both the government and non-government sector for over 26 years.

11.01.2022 Limited tickets left for this exciting event! South West Angels are holding their 5th Pitch Night which will include insights from a panel of WA State Trade Commissioners for India, China, Indonesia and Japan.

09.01.2022 Despite the uncertainties that Covid-19 brought in early 2020, we were fortunate to be able to forge ahead with delivering our 6 month CONNECT program to over 30 selected innovative and industry changing start-ups across three regions. The program finale held on Monday at the Perth Town Hall, included pitches and business displays and connected these regional innovators with strategic partners, government stakeholders, industry leaders and investors. #regionalshowcase #connecthubs More on our news blog: https://bit.ly/3lFuzss Photos: Dan MacBride Photography

09.01.2022 Thanks to CityHive for hosting our Geraldton session! This masterclass is part of our Regional Reboot program that has been supporting regional businesses through their post covid challenges.

08.01.2022 All meetings during the holiday season should like this surely? Some of our brilliant women leaders here in the south west of WA where we are based. Our Tash Ayers shared about the Womens Angel Investor Network initiative which connects female entrepreneurs with mentors, and supports more women to participate in angel investment Shelter Brewing Co . #angelinvestors #womenleaders #southwestwa #regionaldevelopmentaustralia #entrepreneurs #startupbusiness

07.01.2022 Come along to our free networking lunch and hear about funding opportunities for your business, get useful grant writing tips, and learn capital raising strategies! Thu 17th Sep 2020, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Shire of Broome Administration Building... Registration essential: https://events.humanitix.com/funding-business-reboot-broome Thank you to ours partners: New Industries WA (Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation), Shire of Broome, Regional Development Australia Kimberley and NERA.

07.01.2022 Exciting Announcement! Minister Dave Kelly has announced AgriStart as one of the five organisations that have been selected for the X-TEND WA Program to provide free business advice and mentoring support to hundreds of start-ups and SMEs impacted by COVID-19. As the only regional organisation selected, we are now full steam ahead with delivering our X-Tend program: ... REGIONAL REBOOT for regional WA start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across all sectors. REGIONAL REBOOT is coming to seven towns throughout WA from Albany to Kununurra; and also has an Online Series commencing next week including Business Strategy Reboot, Financial Resilience, Emotional Resilience and Funding Reboot. Register here: https://www.agristart.com.au/regional-reboot We want to support as many regional start-ups and businesses as possible so please let your regional business friends know about this free opportunity

06.01.2022 We are delivering our free Regional Reboot program to 7 regional centres across WA, and first up is Albany! Register here for the Financial Resilience workshop: https://bit.ly/2XoBL3a Can't attend this workshop? Head over here to participate in our Regional Reboot Online series covering Business Strategy Reboot, Financial Resilience, Emotional Resilience, and Funding Reboot: https://www.agristart.com.au/regional-reboot... Share this free series with fellow regional business owners - we want to support as many small businesses as possible to help them strategically adapt to post-covid19 markets.

04.01.2022 HARVEST program participant Catel was featured by Startup News covering their new online agriculture investment market https://bit.ly/3j1Uv1C Catel have launched their pilot program and are taking registrations here: https://catel.com.au (it's free!) Check it out!

04.01.2022 Congratulations to CONNECT Great Southern cohort member Megan for winning the Emerging Business category for Click Collective at the AusMumpreneur awards!