Business & Industry in Illawarra, NSW

Running a business on the coast is more than surf-before-work perks – it’s tapping into a powerhouse region of innovation and industry. From Port Kembla’s logistics and manufacturing muscle to Wollongong’s tech start-ups at iAccelerate and Shellharbour’s tourism boom, opportunity is everywhere. Our hub dishes up marketing smarts, funding leads, networking groups and expert advice from locals who’ve scaled big ideas. Whether you’re launching a café, exporting steel, freelancing online or growing a social enterprise, find tools, mentors and inspo to thrive right here in the Illawarra.