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What is the Industry Direct Project?
Industry Direct is an exciting new community project which aims to help local businesses to share in the rewards offered by a multi-million dollar offshore and marine construction facility being developed at Jervoise Bay, in Western Australia.
Industry Direct has been developed in response to a thrust by Government, industry and the community to generate employment and economic growth by fostering small business and regional buying networks.
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Who is Industry Direct?
Industry Direct is a local government initiative encompassing the Western Australian municipalities of Fremantle, East Fremantle, Melville, Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham.
The project was established in 2000 by the South West Group of Local
Authorities with financial support from the Commonwealth Government. Industry Direct is administered by the South West Corridor Development Foundation (SWCDeF) Inc with ongoing support from Government and the private sector.
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What are the goals of Industry Direct?
Industry Direct aims to help small and medium sized businesses in Perth’s south west metropolitan region to capitalise on opportunities generated by the Australian Marine Complex at Jervoise Bay.
The Industry Direct website and business register is designed to assist local businesses to establish trading relationships and to develop the skills necessary to expand their production capacity in order to win a greater share of larger, more significant contracts.
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How does industry benefit?
Industry Direct offers a targeted source of supply information for major contractors at Jervoise Bay and for other large employers in the region.
Containing detailed information about hundreds of specialised small companies in the immediate vicinity, the Industry Direct business register will become first choice as a convenient, free source of essential supply chain information.
The project also offers a unique opportunity for industry to demonstrate its goodwill and commitment to the community by supporting local businesses and helping to build a prosperous local economy.
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How does small business benefit?
Small to medium sized enterprises, employing less than 20 people, represent 96% of all private sector businesses in Australia. In Western Australia, small business is one of the most dynamic drivers of economic growth. However, small business is traditionally diverse and fragmented often lacking the time, the skills and the resources to compete effectively in mainstream markets.
Industry Direct provides a coordinated and collective voice for a large group of small business in southwest metropolitan Perth between Fremantle and Rockingham. It offers these companies direct access to new work opportunities generated by the substantial infrastructure investment at Jervoise Bay.
The project also includes a wide range of networking, alliancing and educational opportunities to help build the skills and confidence of this important economic group.
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How does the community benefit?
Industry Direct is an important model for regional economic growth. It demonstrates the power of business and the community to work together to capitalise on the exciting opportunities offered by major initiatives, such as the Australian Marine Complex.
By promoting the capabilities of local small business, Industry Direct has the potential to generate growth and fresh jobs in a local community which suffers from high levels of unemployment and encroaching industrial development.
The project also offers an important self-help model for other regional communities faced with the challenge of capitalising on significant regional developments.
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Why should purchasers use the service?
Industry Direct offers a convenient, free source of essential supply information about hundreds of specialist small companies in Perth’s south west metropolitan region. It is particularly geared to meeting the needs of major contractors at Jervoise Bay and those of other large employers in the district.
The project also offers a unique opportunity for industry to demonstrate its goodwill and commitment to the community by supporting local businesses and helping to build a prosperous local economy.
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Is the service only available to Jervoise Bay?
No. As the biggest infrastructure investment to date in the south west metropolitan region, Jervoise Bay offers fresh new work opportunities for local suppliers. However, the online business register is available to any potential purchasers with access to the Internet, including small businesses and other large industrial operators on the Kwinana industrial strip.
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What is the Industry Direct Business Register?
The Industry Direct Business Register is a database of small and medium sized companies in Perth’s south west metropolitan region who wish to supply specialist goods and services to major contractors at Jervoise Bay.
By registering on this site, companies are automatically advised of the latest news and opportunities to help them win work and keep pace with important new developments at Jervoise Bay.
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Who can join the Business Register?
Industry Direct has been established primarily for:
- fabrication
- engineering
- manufacturing
- related supply companies
based in the local government areas of Fremantle, Melville, East Fremantle,
Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham.
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How much does it cost?
Industry Direct is a free service for purchasers who wish to search for suppliers and for eligible companies who wish to join the Business Register.
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Why should I register my business?
Industry Direct is a unique opportunity to promote your business. In addition to a free listing on the Business Register you will also have access to a wide range of networking, alliancing and educational opportunities to help build the skills and trading relationships you need to win a greater share of larger, more lucrative, contracts.
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How do I register my business?
Registration is very simple. To add your company to the Business Register click the Business Profiles button on this website and follow the prompts. First, you will be asked to create a new account by entering your email address and a password of your choice.
On the next screen, you will be asked to type your details into a registration form.
Here you can add your company contact information, a description of your business - even photographs and a link to your own company website. Next, choose the business categories that are applicable to your operation by selecting from the list provided. Your registration is now complete and your business profile will be added immediately to the Industry Direct Business Register.
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How do I change my company information?
If you find you have made a mistake or wish to update or delete your profile you can do so at any time by returning to Business Profile and selecting the Edit Your Business Profile option or simply click here to login and edit your details.
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How do I delete my company listing?
Delete your company listing automatically at any time by returning to Busness Profiles then select Edit Your Business Profile, login and clear all fields.
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Is my business guaranteed to win work?
Registering with Industry Direct does not guarantee that you will win work. The Business Register is designed to make it easier for potential customers to find your business quickly and easily, however, you still need to market your business actively if you wish it to grow.
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What is the Australian Marine Complex?
The Australian Marine Complex is a world class marine industry complex south of Perth, in Western Australia. The precinct is expected to generate $250 million in new work each year.
Funded by the State and Federal Governments, the $200 million waterfront facility will be the largest of its kind in Australia. An estimated 1600 direct full time jobs and 3000 indirect jobs will be created for the Western Australian community.
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Why choose Western Australia?
Western Australia is the fastest growing State in Australia contributing a massive 40% of the nation’s overall mineral and petroleum wealth. In 2001, more than 200 major resource projects were currently operational or under development in Western Australia alone. Forecasts predicts even stronger growth in the mineral and energy sector over the next four years.
The Australian Marine Complex is being developed to showcase Western Australia’s international reputation in exploration, production and servicing of the oil and gas and resource sectors. Considered a gateway to Asia, Perth’s geographic position offers convenient access to growing opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.
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What will be provided at the Australian Marine Complex?
The Australian Marine Complex will accommodate the engineering, fabrication and maintenance of large modules and equipment components associated with:
• Oil and gas
• Mining
• Mineral processing
• Shipping
• Heavy manufacturing
• Oversize or overweight equipment assembly
The site has been specially designed to support these activities. It features a fully protected, accessible waterfront and extensive common user facilities backed by a range of freehold industrial lots.
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Who is managing the Australian Marine Complex?
The Australian Marine Complex is managed by JBFM-Babcock. The company is a joint venture between JB Facilities and the Australian division of Babcock International, a worldwide defence and marine facility manager.
