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THE LINK is a strategic collaboration between the City of Joondalup and Edith Cowan University. THE LINK is committed to developing strong relationships with industry, academia, local, state and federal government to enable business growth. THE LINK provides an important platform, part of a wider strategy, to build collaboration and innovation.

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Starting, growing or want to expand your business? THE LINK provides a business development pathway with a multitude of resources.

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What's New

There's a rich variety of activities happening at THE LINK. Below offers a sample of most recent news, events, success stories, researchers and more.

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RT @StartupNewsAus: Startup News launches ‘Startup West’ podcast! https://t.co/jIEpeedL0M https://t.co/0dmUld1Gar

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RT @TechboardAU: Looking for great Startup Podcasts from the West Coast (Australia) perspective? Look no further than @StartupNewsAus new p…

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RT @space3ed: Startup News has launched a podcast series - Startup West. In the first episode, Charlie Gunningham and Beth Caniglia talk wi…

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- 6 days ago

The Edith Cowan Centre for Global Issues is proud to be hosting Harvard University visiting Professor Jeffrey Schna… https://t.co/LXxeFSorPH

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- 9 days ago

RT @jillstajduhar: @ECU @sbdcwa @THELINK_ECU #EntrepreneurialWomen workshop-great trainers #Vickihodgson #lisasmith #paulawood https://t.co…

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- 10 days ago

RT @ceda_news: Keys for diversity: understand and implement flexible work; connect with supply chain partners; mitigate potential bias in s…

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- 10 days ago

RT @PaulaR0gers: @ceda_news @ECU @HousingWA @bhp Edgar Basto says Diversity is good for everyone #WomenInLeadership https://t.co/2a1RJThihG

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- 10 days ago

Great start to @ceda_news #womeninleadership @cobie_rudd @PaulaR0gers https://t.co/lzthlzJv2f

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- 16 days ago

RT @nullaki: Loved having a chat with @ChazGunningham @MissBethCan and @brodiemcculloch about #perth #startups https://t.co/1uNdtdkLZ4

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- 17 days ago

RT @iPREP_WA: Reminder: Exclusive opportunity for your organisation to harness the brightest minds in WA - https://t.co/g2B15DrIeZ

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- 17 days ago

RT @CORE_Innovation: Cyber Security Awareness for Small Business - free workshop 4 Sep Protecting your systems is extremely important, lea…

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- 17 days ago

We are exhibiting at Wanneroo Business Expo 2018 on August 16. Let's meet and discuss how working with THE LINK can… https://t.co/Xts7R5tgEb

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- 23 days ago

RT @brodiemcculloch: All happening this weekend with the Youth Innovation Summit 2018 at #FLUX and @ministrydatahq #AgHack this weekend at…

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- 23 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: Fantastic student interaction + community engagement at the WA Youth Innovation Summit #summit18wa @space3ed @natesturcke @…

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- 23 days ago

RT @EdithCowanUni: Corporate and Professional Development: free Wellness at Work workshop in Floreat, 14 August. Relevant to ppl working in…

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- 23 days ago

RT @WITWA: @WITWA ♥️ the thought of being part of the 2018 Youth Innovation Summit #summit18wa later this month. Great collaboration with @…

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- 23 days ago

RT @Perth_Angels: Here at #Flux for this year's WA Youth Summit! What a stellar lineup & day planned #summit18wa #innovation #perth https:/…

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- 23 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: What a team 💯😎🕺💃🕺🕺💃#summit18wa #youthinnovation #collaboration @natesturcke @space3ed @THELINK_ECU https://t.co/axGyU5iYQW

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- 23 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: #summit18wa @natesturcke https://t.co/XulCsk8ZJP

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- 23 days ago

RT @space3ed: Currently hearing from Ethan who at just 14 is running Droneworx WA, a photography, videography and SM marketing business. He…

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- 23 days ago

RT @oceanpark: Thanks for featuring me as a #youthinnovation service provider! #summit18wa @THELINK_ECU @space3ed https://t.co/5VqAHKagun

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- 23 days ago

RT @VikHodgson: WA Youth Innovation Summit 2018 kicks off at #FLUX @natesturcke @space3ed @ECUresearch @Perth_Angels @WITWA @VR4HumanBeing…

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- 24 days ago

RT @StirlingBizA: It was an energetic evening of networking and connecting at our sundowner hosted by Fortuna Advisory Group last week. Swi…

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- 25 days ago

Insightful keynote from Dr. Charlie Day, CEO @ Innovation and Science Australia @AICCWA #innovation #collaboration… https://t.co/gqPAgscSDz

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- 25 days ago

RT @CERINOV8: So excited to share our Charlie Bass and his amazing journey from geologist to global mining entrepreneur and philanthropist…

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- 25 days ago

Fantastic intro @AICCWA event at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research #innovation #research https://t.co/dm17newXhl

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- 25 days ago

Congratulations @spacetoco #sharktank 👏 https://t.co/lW9K5FoaF7

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- 25 days ago

RT @CERINOV8: Apply for this great opportunity with @iPREP_WA. CERI is thrilled to contribute by helping you, our amazing researchers, deve…

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- 26 days ago

RT @JoondalupBA: Nominations are open! #business #smallbusiness #retail #tradie #Education #CustomerExperience #customers #innovation #IT…

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- 28 days ago

RT @mssgellis: @ECU Open Day Computing and Security students ready to go #inspiring our visitors https://t.co/9AxJqT4tY4

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- 33 days ago

RT @space3ed: We're looking for students, teachers, mentors and anyone interested in developing youth #entrepreneurship to come along to th…

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- 33 days ago

B2Me Launch Party: We feel very proud to be a part of the launch of B2Me Australia. It was a great night with peopl… https://t.co/EJdZRxqJmk

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- 35 days ago

RT @justinkdavies: Limited places still available - one day Free Strategic Planning Workshop at Stirling Business Association delivered by…

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- 36 days ago

RT @WA_IOTY: The 2018 WA Innovator of the Year Semi-Finalists have been announced! Congratulations! Find the full list of semi-finalists he…

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- 40 days ago

RT @City_Joondalup: Want to take a sneak peek at the City’s new website that’s launching soon? Get your exclusive preview and stay tuned fo…

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- 41 days ago

RT @JoonWannTimes: #Greenwood #entrepreneur Ray Bartell is rolling out the first stage of an #online marketplace that allows #business owne…

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- 41 days ago

RT @EdithCowanUni: Dr Fadi Ma'ayah had never seen an #AFL game until he moved from Jordan to Australia in 1996, but now our #Sports Science…

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- 41 days ago

Our Joondalup #ECUOpenDay is this Sunday 22 July! See the state-of-the art facilities our Arts & Humanities, Busine… https://t.co/11aZR7zCyO

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- 45 days ago

RT @JoondalupBA: Check out "2018 Joondalup Business Association Awards Nights Gala Dinner " https://t.co/6XiNNlxEOj @eventbrite

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- 45 days ago

RT @iPREP_WA: Exclusive opportunity for your organisation to harness the brightest minds in WA - https://t.co/ndl4MEH75b

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- 48 days ago

Discover how @WatermarkIP is helping @forticode in protecting their Intellectual Property at both National and Inte… https://t.co/ILBUVMeaB2

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- 48 days ago

Information and credential theft could be a thing of the past thanks to @Cipherise, a revolutionary product which h… https://t.co/2nLRVkdQ1O

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- 50 days ago

RT @JoonWannTimes: .@EdithCowanUni Edith Associate Professor Mike Johnstone highlighted the dangers of #cybercrime at @City_Joondalup #busi…

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- 51 days ago

RT @rachael_falk: Meeting with @EdithCowanUni VC Professor Steve Chapman talking exciting Cyber CRC opportunities now and building the cybe…

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- 52 days ago

RT @Perth_Angels: Perth Angels recently joined forces with Tank Stream Labs and partners EY & Talent on the Seed Money event panel with Gre…

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- 52 days ago

RT @ClaireCreamer: #joondalupbusinessedge @City_Joondalup Business Forum on cyber security @THELINK_ECU team reps pick the cyber hacker ht…

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- 52 days ago

RT @eyesonyoumedia1: Cyber Me awarded #15000 innovation grant announces CEO Garry Hunt @City_Joondalup at Business Forum #cybersecurity #j…

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City of Joondalup Smart Marketing Business Forum

Samantha Reece spoke about the importance of how marketing can boost business success, when she addressed the City of Joondalup’s... Read more →

May 3, 2018

City of Joondalup Economic Snapshot June 2018

Read the June 2018 City of Joondalup Economic Snapshot.

June 14, 2018

EDITH Magazine Issue 5 – 25th Anniversary Special

25th Anniversary Special. We go back to where it all began.

July 28, 2016

Free Trade Agreements Business Workshop

Could your business benefit from Australia's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with China, Japan and South Korea? Why not attend a... Read more →

January 15, 2018

2017 North West Metro Small Business Awards Ticket Bookings Open

Book your tickets through the Joondalup Business Association for the 2017 North West Metro Business Awards sponsored by Commonwealth Bank. This... Read more →

July 12, 2017

Perth’s Business Investment Hotspot – The City of Joondalup

Start, grow or relocate your business in the City of Joondalup - a business investment hotspot which is located close... Read more →

July 12, 2017

Internet of Things aims to create Australia’s smartest family park

Bins that alert the City when they are almost full, sensors that monitor weather and noise conditions and car parks... Read more →

May 30, 2017

Collaborative Research Network (CRN) at ECU

Research Excellence Through Partnership and Engagement. The ECU Collaborative Research Network (CRN) project is a $17.8 million investment that includes... Read more →

May 19, 2016

2017 North West Metro Small Business Awards

The Joondalup Business Association (JBA) is excited to announce the 2017 North West Metro Small Business Awards. The Awards provide... Read more →

May 30, 2017

Joondalup City Centre – Striking A Balance Business Forum

A distinguished panel of property experts has unanimously backed the findings of a recent independent report that gave the Joondalup... Read more →

April 12, 2017

Nine Morning News at Hillarys Boat Harbour

Nine Morning News broadcast live from Hillarys Boat Harbour on Friday 17 February 2017 to focus on the growing northern... Read more →

February 27, 2017

Congratulations to Burning Fruit – Business Award Finalists

Congratulations to the talented website development team from Burning Fruit. The team were announced winners of two City of Wanneroo... Read more →

November 7, 2016

WA Innovation Strategy Launched at Innovator of the Year Awards

On 2 November THE LINK team representatives from Edith Cowan University Office of Research and Innovation and City of Joondalup Economic... Read more →

November 3, 2016

iPREP WA welcomes support from Hon Bill Marmion, Minister for State Development; Finance; Innovation

iPREP WA is an initiative to support research and industry collaboration and involves interdisciplinary teams of PhD researchers working on... Read more →

August 3, 2016

THE LINK to Innovation

Bringing Business, Innovation and Research Together in Joondalup The launch of THE LINK website is the first milestone in an... Read more →

July 12, 2016

Joondalup Businesses Urged to Embrace China

James O’Loughlin, the former CEO and Executive Director on the Board of the Australian of the Australian Chamber of Commerce... Read more →

May 26, 2016

Ocean Reef Marina Project Update

The City of Joondalup has welcomed the State Government’s decision to take over the lead role in delivering the Ocean... Read more →

September 20, 2016

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2018 Joondalup Business Association Awards Nights Gala Dinner

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2018 Joondalup Business Association Awards Nights Gala Dinner

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2018 Joondalup Business Association Awards

Book for this Event on FRIDAY 31 August 2018

Joondalup Business Association is excited to announce the Business Awards for another consecutive year. The Awards have been running for the past 25 years and are a prestigious event for the JBA. The awards recognise the achievements of small, medium and large businesses in the business community.

At the awards night there is an opportunity for all attendees, finalists and winners to be exposed to the wider business community, key stakeholders, members of Local, State and Federal Government as well as other businesses and showcase their achievements.

As an entrant to the awards, this provides business owners an ...