City of Armadale Local Business Update September 2025
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Hello from the Economic Development team at the City of Armadale — your dedicated local business advocates!

As Armadale grows into a thriving business hub, we’re here to support your journey with valuable insights, exciting opportunities, and practical resources to help your business flourish. Stay connected and let’s work together to create a vibrant, thriving business community.ll

Free Workshop to Grow Your Business

Using AI to Transform Your Business

AI tools such as ChatGPT are helping business owners to harness the potential of AI powered assistance, streamlining tasks, improving communication and generating ideas with ease.
 
This workshop will provide a fundamental understanding of AI and how it can be integrated into your daily operations. Whether you're looking to boost productivity, refine content creation or automate routine processes, this course will help you maximise AI's capabilities. 
 

Register for this free popular workshop now and don't miss out!

This workshop covers:

  • The benefits and limitations of AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini

  • How to craft clear and effective prompts to get the most relevant and useful resources

  • Real world applications of AI in small business operations including marketing and customer service uses

  • Future AI trends and strategies for integrating AI into your long term business growth

Workshop details:

Time:  10:00am to 12 noon

Date:  Thursday 16 October 2025

Place:  City of Armadale Function Room,
Administration Building, 7 Orchard Ave, Armadale 

Please note: this event is run by the Small Business Development Corporation and the City of Armadale for small business owners in the City of Armadale only.
 

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Small Business Growth Grants

The Small Business Growth Grants Program is offering $1 million in matched funding to help eligible WA small businesses access professional services to develop, grow and expand. The program is proudly administered by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) on behalf of the WA Government.

Applications are open until 5pm, Friday 3 October 2025.

For eligibility criteria and to learn more visit: www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/growth

 

Free and low cost support services

The SBDC provides free advice and low cost services to support small business owners throughout Western Australia.

  
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Are your ABN details up to date? 
Update your ABN within 28 days of any changes to stay eligible for grants, ensure emergency services can reach you, and maintain trust with customers. Stay informed, stay eligible, stay secure. For more information go to the ABR website. 
 
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Get Involved in Small Business Day
 
 

Small Business Day is coming up on Saturday 25 October 2025, and it’s the perfect chance to celebrate the vital role local businesses play in our community. 

Getting involved can be simple and effective, such as:

  • Offering a one-day promotion or discount

  • Providing complimentary samples or demonstrations

  • Hosting a customer raffle or prize draw

  • Enhancing your shopfront with promotional displays

  • Sharing information about your business on social media

Your involvement will help create a vibrant atmosphere and encourage the community to support local businesses on the day. Together, we can showcase the strength and diversity of our local economy.

Get ready to join in—because stronger communities start with small business!

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Free Advertising Opportunity – Carols by Candlelight Songbook
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Carols by Candlelight returns to Memorial Park on Saturday 13 December 2025. Each attendee receives a Carols Songbook, which includes voucher listings from local businesses. Take this unique opportunity to reach over 5,000 people – a fantastic way to highlight your business this festive season.

To be included, email economicdevelopmentteam@armadale.wa.gov.au by Friday 17 October 2025 with:

  • Your offer (e.g. buy one coffee, get one free | 10% off main meals | Kids enter free with a paying adult)

  • Business address & website

  • High-resolution logo (.jpg/.eps or .png format)

Please note: The offer must be redeemable between 13 December 2025 to 31 January 2026.  

Spots are limited – don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business to thousands this Christmas!

We'd love to hear from you! Please send your questions and feedback to economicdevelopmentteam@armadale.wa.gov.au

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