Grow Local Program

20/05/2026

Sometimes the best way to understand leadership is to build it. 🧱✨

Our LEGO® Serious Play® workshop gave participants the opportunity to reflect on their leadership styles, recognise what’s working well, and identify gaps and opportunities for growth through creative and hands-on activities.

The session sparked honest conversations, fresh perspectives, and plenty of laughs along the way, proving that leadership development can be both insightful and seriously fun.

A big thank you to our sponsors, without whom these types of workshops and opportunities would not be possible. 🙌

If you’d like to register for our next FREE Grow Local Workshop, visit: https://kdcci.com.au/events

14/05/2026

If you’ve been thinking about registering for LEGO® Serious Play® – Build Better Leaders, One Brick at a Time, this is your friendly nudge.

👉This isn’t your standard leadership workshop. It’s hands-on, practical and designed to help you think differently about the strengths you bring to your workplace, business and team.

👉It's not just for people with “manager” or “leader” in their title. If you work with people, make decisions, support others or influence outcomes, this is for you.

Spots are limited and only a few remain, so don’t leave it to the last minute.

https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/lego-serious-play-build-better-leaders-one-brick-at-a-time-158440/

07/05/2026

Meet our next Grow Local Workshop Presenter: Amy Willis

No fluff. No corporate buzzwords. Just real, practical leadership that actually sticks.

Amy works with everyday leaders (yep, that means you) to turn messy moments, big ideas and everyday conversations into powerful leadership tools you can actually use. Her style is human, honest and a little unexpected, with a strong focus on turning insight into action.

With over 17 years of leadership experience and as a Certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator, Amy knows how to get people thinking differently, communicating clearly and showing up with confidence.

💬 No tick-the-box training
💬 No boring slides

Just practical tools, fresh thinking and a better way to lead, at work and in life.

There are still a few spots left so register now: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/lego-serious-play-build-better-leaders-one-brick-at-a-time-158440/

04/05/2026

What is LEGO® Serious Play®… and why are we using it for leadership?

It’s not just playing with LEGO (although yes, that part is fun). LEGO® Serious Play® is a hands-on workshop method that helps people think, communicate and solve problems in a completely different way. Instead of just talking ideas… you build them.

This workshop is all about helping you:

✨ Identify and own your unique strengths
✨ Turn perceived weaknesses into valuable assets
✨ Build confidence in how you show up at work
✨ Create a ripple effect in your team and workplace

And here’s the key thing…
👉 This isn’t just for people with “leader” in their job title. If you influence others (which you do), you’re a leader. This workshop is about developing that.

To secure your or someone from your team's spot in this FREE workshop, please head to our website:

Lego Serious Play is a method of using Lego bricks to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making in a group setting. The benefits of using this method include:Engaging multiple senses: Using physical bricks and models allows participants to engage multiple senses, which can help to make abstract...

28/04/2026

Thank you to the attendees of last Thursday's Super Smart Grow Local Workshop.

With some big changes to super on the horizon, it can feel a bit overwhelming… but this workshop flipped the script. Instead of just another compliance headache, it helped reframe super as an opportunity to strengthen your business and build wealth, not just for your employees, but for you too.

Lots of great questions, real-life scenarios and takeaways that businesses can start actioning now. Thank you ITP & .wealth!

If you'd like to register for our next FREE Grow Local Workshop, visit: https://kdcci.com.au/events

28/04/2026

Big thanks to everyone who joined us last Wednesday for our marketing workshop.

We had the legend Rob from IPS walk us through how to spot where your marketing might be leaking money (and how to fix it). Plenty of lightbulb moments in the room.

It was a super practical session with lots of honest conversations, ideas being shared, and businesses walking away with things they can actually implement straight away.

If you would like to attend our next free workshop, visit our page here: https://kdcci.com.au/events

17/04/2026

Struggling to see real results from your marketing?

Our upcoming Marketing & Promotion Workshop, delivered through our Local Program, is designed to help you move from guesswork to clear, informed decisions.

Join us for a practical, no-nonsense session where you’ll learn how to identify what’s not working, set measurable goals, track your results, and strengthen your campaigns beyond just social media.

Walk away with real, actionable steps to improve your marketing and grow your business with confidence.

📌 Perfect for small business owners

Spots are limited — register today!

17/04/2026

Good Luck to all our WA Regional Business Excellence Awards finalists at the Gala tomorrow night!

Sleepy Smalls Co
Anna Jarvie - Aligned Health & Lifestyle
Impact Digi
SOAK In Dampier
Pilbara Ecological
Karratha Community House
Pilbara Kimberley University Centres

16/04/2026

🚨 Two Grow Local workshops next week 🚨

We know that as a business owner, your time is your most valuable resource. That’s exactly why we put real thought into curating workshops that are actually worth stepping away from your business for.

No fluff. No theory overload. Just practical stuff you can use straight away.

Next week we’ve got two workshops designed to do exactly that:

💡 Is Your Marketing Leaking Money?
Fix the gaps that are costing you customers and get your marketing actually working for you.
👉 https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/is-your-marketing-leaking-money-fixing-mistakes-that-cost-you-customers-158439/

💰 Super Smart: Superannuation, Compliance & Cashflow Strategy for SMEs
Get clear on upcoming changes, what you need to do, and how to stay ahead (without the stress).
👉 https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/super-smart-superannuation-compliance-cashflow-strategy-for-smes-158438/

Both workshops are completely free thanks to Grow Local 🙌

All you need to do is invest a bit of your time now to make things easier (and more profitable) later.

Spots are limited, so jump in and register 👇

10/04/2026

Meet WIKKEDmerch Apparel Printing, our April Grow Local Business in the Spotlight!

🔶Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what your business does?
My name is Pete Howard, born and raised right here in Karratha, my passion for art and creativity has been a massive part of my life for as long as I remember, so starting WIKKEDMERCH was a no brainer really. We print hats, shirts, hoodies, shorts, stubby holders, bar mats, paint artwork and murals, and take passion and pride in the designing of merchandise also. We constantly strive to bring a whole new industry to the Pilbara region with Karratha at the heart, where customers can see their own ideas and creations come to life, whether its retail ready brand merch, event merch, staff shirts, or promotional items.

🔶What led you to connect with KDCCI’s Grow Local program?
What led us to connect with KDCCI and the team was the want to further our reach to more people and keep up the theme of "Local business supporting local business", and to help us navigate the stresses and roadblocks of small business in Karratha.

🔶What kind of support have you received through Grow Local, and how has it helped your business so far?
The Grow Local program has given us many ideas and help on reaching our goals, giving us insight and information we weren't sure how or where to find, and providing us new ways to connect with local businesses in Karratha.

🔶What’s next for your business over the next 12 months?
We've recently acquired our brand new printing equipment, meaning quicker turn around times, new stock updates, and upgrades to our current workspace are coming soon! Further down the line we are expecting he implementation of an Embroidery set up and a full sublimation set up which means fully printed polo shirts for your office wear and fishing shirts are well on the way soon!

If you'd like to find out how Grow Local can support your business, visit our website https://kdcci.com.au/grow-local