City of Cockburn

For business owners, few things are as inspiring as being surrounded by innovators eager to transform big ideas into thriving export ventures across southeast Asia. Yesterday, we had the privilege of welcoming more than 80 local businesses, industry professionals, and government representatives to Cockburn Global. It was a day full of meaningful conversations, new connections, and valuable insights. From exchanging business cards to sharing export tips, one thing was clear, Cockburn businesses are eager to tap into the expanding markets of Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore. We can’t wait to see what exciting collaborations emerge in the coming months. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers and MC Phil Turtle for generously sharing their knowledge and expertise: - Leonard Collard set the tone with a powerful Welcome to Country. - Mayor Logan Howlett extended a warm welcome to all. - David Scaife MLA updated us on the West Australian context for growth and investment. - We were honoured to hear from Ibu Listiana Operananta, Consul General of Indonesia; Mrs. Thanh Ha Nguyen, Consul General of Vietnam; and Mr. Chun Long Au, Deputy High Commissioner of Singapore. Our business owners left with practical insights from industry experts on building export success. Here are some of the key tips: - Tailor your approach: ASEAN isn’t one big market, each country has unique ways of doing business (Arnold Jorge, Export Council of Australia). - Think long-term: To reach the prize you need to be open to change, agile and innovative (Greg Riebe, Triangle Equity Partners). - Use available financial resources: Find support partners, grant providers and lenders who can assist with loans, bonds, and guarantees (Brad Gosling, Export Finance Australia). - Boost productivity through exports: Exporters are 64% more productive and generated 43% higher wages than non-exporters (Jane Caforio, Austrade). - Do your research: From trade agreements to IP protection, and cultural etiquette your market research is crucial (Dr. Sandy Chong, Jennifer Mathews, David Morgan, Cory Zachrisson, Shaun Hack). Throughout the day, attendees exchanged ideas, forged new contacts, and enjoyed some delicious Asian-inspired food. A special thank you to Tim Kelly for creating a beautiful atmosphere with his didgeridoo performance during lunch. With such diverse minds in the room, we’re excited to see how today’s connections develop into meaningful partnerships that drive growth for local businesses. Cockburn Global 2024 was just the beginning, here’s to building the future of international trade together! Photos L-R: Len Collard, Daniel Arndt, Mayor Logan Howlett, Ibu Listiana Operananta, Mrs Thanh Ha Nguyen, David Scaife MLA, Mr Au Chun Long, Brad Gosling, Greg Riebe, Jane Caforio, Arnold Jorge, Dr Sandy Chong, Sahil Thatu, Phil Turtle, Mayor Logan Howlett. #SmallBusiness #CockburnGlobal24 #InternationalTrade #CityOfCockburn

Jobs, infrastructure, investment and growth for Cockburn residents and businesses. These are the benefits that excite the City of Cockburn as we welcome the Federal Government’s historic establishment of a Commonwealth-owned Defence Precinct at Henderson. This much-needed development will allow the Henderson shipbuilding precinct to reach its potential as WA prepares to meet the demands of the AUKUS submarine pathway. It will begin with an initial three-year $127m federally-funded planning phase to establish infrastructure including common user facilities to support shipbuilding and sustainment industries in the area. Here’s why it’s good for Cockburn: - Sustainment and maintenance of defence and navy projects at Henderson will create about 3,000 jobs✔️ - Thousands more jobs will support the precinct’s construction and related expansion at HMAS Stirling worth tens of billions of dollars over the next two decades✔️ - It will further increase local businesses involved in the defence supply chain✔️ - Increased export opportunities for local businesses✔️ - A flow-on effect for servicing and maintenance of larger defence and commercial vessels✔️ - Increased opportunities for ancillary businesses like food, accommodation and retail✔️ - Training opportunities in fields such as analytics and robotics, and hopefully a catalyst for expansion of locally-available TAFE courses✔️ - It’s in keeping with Cockburn Council’s 2023 endorsement of a defence and maritime blue economy innovation hub in Henderson✔️ “The multiplier effects will be far-reaching,” Mayor Logan Howlett said. “As a City we are determined to help support our community adjust to the changes ahead as we prepare for the arrival of US submarines in WA in 2027, with their maintenance relying on expertise and facilities not only in Henderson but the wider Cockburn area.” More: https://ow.ly/RjNs50TNfRN #HendersonDefencePrecinct #CityOfCockburn #EconomicDevelopment #BlueEconomy

It's almost show time, Cockburn Global is NEXT WEEK! Unlock the potential of Southeast Asian markets for your business. Don't miss Cockburn Global, our annual conference packed with insights, networking, and practical skills. In just one day, you'll: 📣 Learn from industry experts and diplomats. 📣 Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. 📣 Gain actionable tips for exporting success. Keynote Speakers: 👂 Hear from influential figures in the export industry. 📣 Expert Panels: Get insights from those who've navigated Southeast Asian markets. 📣 Interactive Workshops: Learn and apply practical skills immediately. Spots are filling up fast! Register now before it's too late: https://ow.ly/Psoc50TuUOZ Location: Jakovich Centre, 4 McGrath Road, Henderson Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Time: Doors open 7.30am - 2.30pm Tickets: $25 (Including Lunch & Refreshments)

When you share your life’s passion with your life partner, greatness follows. Cockburn’s longstanding Mayor Logan Howlett has received the rare honour of Life Membership of the WA Local Government Association (WALGA). And while he has dedicated 24 years of his life to Cockburn, regularly clocking up 80-90 hours a week to serve his community, Mayor Howlett credits the unstinting support of his wife. “I would like to praise Pat for her undying support right throughout my local government career,” Mayor Howlett said. “Pat is always there for me and is so switched on with the community, it's a passion we share.” WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP said life membership was awarded to those who had demonstrated outstanding service to WALGA, the local government sector and the community over many years. “With 24 years of service to the sector, including being elected Mayor four times since 2009 and a WALGA State Councillor since 2013, Mayor Howlett joins an incredible list of Life Members who embody WALGA’s values and work tirelessly to represent their communities,” she said. Mayor Howlett has lived in Cockburn for 50 years, where he and Pat raised a family and they have been closely involved with myriad community groups and causes. He has been a footy coach and club secretary and a member of over 30 community groups from Lions to Rotary, plus a member of countless state, local government, council and regional committees and organisations including as a WALGA State Councillor since 2013, and Deputy Chair of the South Metropolitan Zone. Read more here: https://ow.ly/T0Ha50TIA7n #CockburnTheBestPlaceToBe #CityOfCockburn #LocalGovernment #LifeMember #CommunityFirst #Leadership Daniel Simms

Cockburn Entrepreneurs, Ignite Your Global Adventure! Ready to take your business to new heights in Southeast Asia? Our exclusive export event is just two weeks away, offering invaluable insights and connections for businesses of all sizes. Here’s why you can’t miss it: 📣 Export A-Team: Learn directly from industry experts like the Export Council of Australia, Export Finance Australia, Austrade, and top diplomats from Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore. 📣 Actionable Insights: Dive into interactive sessions and workshops to equip yourself with practical skills for exporting success. 📣 Connect & Conquer: Network with like-minded business owners and build valuable connections to propel your business forward. Location: Jakovich Centre, 4 McGrath Road, Henderson Date: 23 October 2024 Time: Doors open 7.30am - 2.30pm Tickets: $25 (Including Lunch & Refreshments) Register now and secure your spot: https://ow.ly/Psoc50TuUOZ P.S. Share this with your fellow Cockburn entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business global!

The City of Cockburn was proud to support the Henderson Alliance and Babcock Australia & New Zealand as it hosted a second visit from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) last Thursday. Welcomed by Mayor Logan Howlett, the MHI delegation was led by Mr Fumito Kashioka, General Manager of MHI’s Naval Ship Management Office, Naval Ship & Marine Systems Division. The industry briefing was an opportunity for local defence contractors, including Weld Australia, Hofmann Engineering Pty Ltd, ZXR Consulting Ltd. and Franmarine, to learn about MHI defence projects, particularly shipbuilding, and share information about Henderson supply chains along with steel fabrication, pipe manufacture, cabling and electrical fit-out and gas turbine maintenance. Mayor Logan Howlett said the event was of particular interest to Henderson Alliance members, many of whom are involved with various projects attached to the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson. “It was encouraging to hear several established businesses discuss how their proven track record of providing innovative solutions to the resources sector could be adapted to the defence sector,” Mayor Howlett said. “Like the businesses located within Henderson, the City looks forward to state and federal government announcements that have the potential to unlock significant economic development and a new wave of highly specialised jobs for the future prosperity of our region.” The event was attended by about 40 people and was hosted at the City of Cockburn. #CityOfCockburn #EconomicDevelopment #BlueEconomy #DefenceIndustries L-r: Michael Hadlow, Kosuke Hashizume, Yasunori Yoshida, Yumi Iwago, Atsushi Yoshioka, Fumito Kashioka, Mayor Logan Howlett, Daniel Simms, Simon Spratt, Sarah Tartakowski, MBA (SProc), MCIPS (CS), Terry Gropp.

With fabulous names, like Gem Doris and Sea Pork, hundreds of tiny fantastical sea critters are living their best life below the water's surface at our internationally accredited marina in Port Coogee. 🚤 Underwater surveys have revealed 180 species of non-fish fauna thriving at our popular coastal attraction. While diving, fishing and swimming in the marina are prohibited for safety reasons, we conduct regular habitat surveys to gauge marina health. The latest discoveries included 118 species of Molluscs, Arthropods and Chordates, the three most common groups to be identified at the marina between February 2023-2024. The monitoring program is the latest in a long-term marine biodiversity series completed by Aqua Research & Monitoring Services (ARMS). ARMS marine scientists Glen Whisson and Alexandra Hoschke have completed 44 SCUBA surveys at the marina over the past seven years. Dr Whisson said a total of 281 photographs were used to verify species, including a pair of nudibranchs rarely recorded in WA, and the Blue Button (Cnidaria) which are a sub-tropical species only occasionally seen in southern waters. Our marina received an International Clean Marina Accreditation Level 3 through the Marina Industries Association in 2018. Thanks to the MIA for sharing this yarn in the September edition of its Waterline magazine. Read it on Page 9: https://ow.ly/PCl750TBRcU Find out more about our marina surveys here: https://ow.ly/NAXS50TBRcV #PortCoogeeMarina #Biodiversity #MarineLife #HabitatDiversity #CleanMarina #CityOfCockburn Andrew Tomlinson Anton Lees

Are you wondering how to take your business to the next level by entering international markets? We've put together a handy guide to business export basics to get you started. Grab yours here: https://ow.ly/up8850TywV9. Plus, don't forget to join us on Wednesday, 23 October at Cockburn Global our annual, one-day conference designed to make exporting accessible for local businesses - large and small.

Shaani Richards is the face behind a local coffee van business going from strength-to-strength – and when you’re caffeinating Cockburnians this can only be a good thing ☕ Coffee vans Sweet Betty and Leonardo DaVanci, and chief barista Chorizo the sausage dog, were becoming so popular that Shaani’s digital payment system was struggling to keep up. She successfully applied for a City of Cockburn Business Grant to upgrade it and now Shaani’s service is as smooth as her coffee. Each year, the City provides a $100,000 funding pool for grants to help local businesses level up. If you want to enhance your skills and knowledge in your area of expertise, improve digital technology and cybersecurity, or undertake business improvements, consider a City of Cockburn Business Grant. Applications close 10pm, Sunday 1 November: https://ow.ly/zVls50TjEqK

We’re thrilled to invite Cockburn businesses eager to learn about export opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your export journey, already exporting, interested in Southeast Asian markets, or looking to build valuable connections, this event is for you. Hear directly from industry leaders, including the Export Council of Australia, Export Finance Australia, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, and the Consul Generals of Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as the Deputy High Commissioner of Singapore. Engage in interactive sessions and workshops designed to equip you with practical skills, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and forge lasting relationships. Join us and take your business to new heights! Jakovich Centre, 4 McGrath Road, Henderson Tickets: $25/person, including lunch and refreshments. Register now https://ow.ly/Psoc50TuUOZ