The City of Canning strives to support the development of a healthy, thriving and sustainable local economy. The City provides support to residents, enterprises and places to realise opportunities for employment, business creation and growth, and innovation and entrepreneurship in order to lead to genuine prosperity for our community.
Business Mentoring Program
The City is running a business mentoring program and will be sponsoring a number of participants to further develop themselves and their business. The City aims to match participants with an agency providing the best mentoring opportunity.
For further information please visit our Business Mentoring program page.
Rewards for Business
The Rewards for Business initiative supports businesses in becoming more sustainable. A local government initiative, Switch Your Thinking has partnered with local suppliers to offer businesses discounts on products to help cut waste and reduce energy and water use. Products include solar panels, insulation paint, green printing and small business energy and water audits.
Download the Rewards for Business brochure here
For further information on the Rewards for Business program, please visit here
Switched on Business Award
The Switched on Business Initiative is also run by Switch Your Thinking and aims to celebrate sustainability actions in local business. As a Switch Your Thinking member, the City of Canning is able to recognise and promote the efforts of a ‘Switched on Business’ within the City of Canning.
For further information on the Switched on Business Award, please visit here
The Last Straw
Switch Your Thinking is partnering with The Last Straw to encourage local businesses to reduce plastic straws. Local venues that sign up will receive a great incentive pack including reusable straws and customer educational material to assist with the transition away from disposable plastic straws.
Download the Last Straw poster here
For further information on the Last Straw campaign, please visit here
Industrial Audit Program
The City undertakes a Light Industry Program to improve sustainable business practices in the community. The Light Industry Program is a joint initiative by the Department of Environment Regulation and the Department of Parks and Wildlife. The program is designed to improve the quality of the Swan and Canning River Catchments by reducing contaminants from light industrial and commercial activities.
Download the Light Industry program brochure here
For further information on the Light Industry program, please visit here
Green Stamp Accreditation Program
The City is working with the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia and the Print Industry Association to promote the Green Stamp Accreditation Program. The accreditation program informs businesses about best environmental management practices and will assist businesses to meet their obligations under the Light Industry Program.
For further information on the Green Stamp Accreditation program, please visit here
Canning Business Showcase
The City showcases inspiring stories about Canning Businesses on the website and in the Business in Focus eNewsletter.
For further information please visit our Canning Business Showcase page.
Business Events
To find out what’s on, please visit our Events page.
Resources
For further information and resources on being sustainable at home or in the community, please visit our Health, Wellbeing and Resilience page.
Business in Focus eNews
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Sustainability eNews
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