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June 2025

Looking to lead your business with confidence in the 2025-26 financial year? Join us on Thursday 19 June at the Quest Port Adelaide for a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to help you cut through the chaos and develop a clear, strengths-based business plan for the next 12 months. Gain practical knowledge and tools to navigate uncertainty and lead with clarity. Register now

Grants

Industrial AI for SME Grant

The Industrial AI for SME Grant Program aims to support SA small and medium enterprises to adopt AI by providing them with access to machine learning engineering expertise from the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML). This grant is part of AIML’s Industrial AI Program launched in 2024. Learn more

PAE Grant Finder

Discover funding opportunities for your business with Grant Guru. The platform has advanced search features, along with email alerts to notify you when new grants open and plenty of tips and expert information. Registration is free. Sign up now

Industry Growth Program

Innovative startups and high-growth small and medium businesses can apply for grants of up to $5 million to commercialise their ideas that will help build Australia’s manufacturing capability for the future. Find out more

Fearless Innovators Grant

Did you know women only receive two percent of total venue capital funding in Australia last year? The Fearless Innovators Grants seek to address this long-standing barrier to success, providing female-led innovative businesses with funding to grow and scale into national and international markets. Hurry as applications close on Sunday 8 June. Apply now

Events

North West Business Alliance Breakfast

Join North West Business Alliance members for a breakfast at Portobello Food Kitchen Bar on Tuesday 17 June. Network with fellow business owners in a relaxed welcoming setting. Register here

SA Business Chamber - Skilled Migrants for Business Breakfast

The SA Business Chamber invites business owners and HR professionals for a special breakfast event on Wednesday 18 June, to explore how skilled migrants can be a valuable solution to the staff and skills shortages. Register here

Meet the Buyer

This event on Wednesday 2 July at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre is organised by the Office of the Industry Advocate, in partnership with the SA Government and the SA Business Chamber. Connect directly with state government buyers and gain valuable insights into government procurement. Register now

Small Business Week 2025

To be held from 22 to 26 September across Adelaide and regional SA, the 2025 Small Business Week will be a full week of events and resources designed to support small and family businesses across the state. Register your interest

South Australian Defence Summit

The ADM South Australian Defence Summit returns on Tuesday 1 July at Adelaide Convention Centre, bringing together industry leaders and academia to explore South Australia’s vital role in defence and national security. Purchase your tickets here

Awards

SA Premier’s Business & Export Awards

Applications for the South Australian Premier’s Business & Export Awards 2025 are open. These awards recognise and celebrate our local businesses’ outstanding contribution to our community’s social, environmental, and economic wellbeing. This year’s awards also feature two new categories – the First Nations Exporter Award and the Workplace Culture and Wellbeing Business Award. Applications close on Friday 13 June. Find out how to apply

Family Business Excellence Awards

Submissions are now open for the 2025-26 Family Business Excellence Awards, proudly presented by the Family Business Association. These prestigious awards honour the contribution of family businesses of all sizes and at every stage of their journey. Entries open until Sunday 13 July. Submit your entry

SA Tourism Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 South Australian Tourism Awards, recognising tourism operators who demonstrate outstanding achievement, innovation, and industry leadership. Applications close Monday 16 June. Free webinars in June will help you create a winning submission. Nominate now

SA Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards

The South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards are back for 2025. Presented by Food South Australia, the annual awards program has celebrated excellence in the state’s food and beverage manufacturing industry for over 25 years. Submit your entry before Monday 14 July. Find out more

Business Support

Simple Pleasures Guide to Winter campaign

This winter, give your business a boost by joining the South Australian Tourism Commission’s statewide Simple Pleasures Guide to Winter campaign — the first major promotion under SATC’s newly launched ‘Celebrate the Simple Pleasures’ destination brand. Update your ATDW listings with winter deals, events or experiences to be included in this major statewide campaign, running until August. Learn more or update your ATDW listings

Discount on SA Business Chamber training courses

SA Business Chamber is currently offering a 20% discount on several training courses, ranging from sales, management, leadership and WHS. These training sessions are tax-deductible so make sure to maximise your savings by utilising your 2024/25 training budgets before the new financial year starts. View the training calendar

Women in Business programs

The Office for Small and Family Business funds several programs to support women in business, offering tailored mentoring, advisory services, and networking opportunities. If you are an entrepreneurial-minded woman looking for support to grow your business, find out more

Small Business Support Officers

Did you know you can access one-on-one support through a dedicated Small Business Support Officer from the Office for Small and Family Business? They can help you navigate government support services, connect with resources within your local area, source available grants and funding, and uncover tools and resources. Email or phone 8429 3801.

Buy SA Week

Buy SA Week returns from 28 July to 3 August! Schedule Buy SA Week 2025 into your marketing calendar and start planning how your business can get involved. From tastings, special offers, or competitions, be part of this statewide campaign to promote your business, reach new customers, and showcase the best of SA. Subscribe to the Brand SA newsletter to stay updated and watch the 2024 highlights

Stand Brand logo

Join the 10,000 SA businesses to use the State Brand logo, show your customers that they are choosing a business that is local, dependable, and welcoming. Registration to use the State Brand logo on your website, signage and advertising is free, fast and simple. Apply now

News

Support for skilled migrants

Are you a skilled migrant recently settled in PAE? The Skilled Migration Talent and Industry Connection program, funded by the Department of State Development and delivered by six partner organisations, offers connections for skilled migrants to local networks and employment opportunities. Find out more

Have your say on Council services

We are inviting local businesses and residents to take part in our latest community survey. Your feedback will help us better understand your priorities and improve how we plan and deliver Council services. The survey is being conducted by independent research agency McGregor Tan and will take about 10 minutes to complete. Completed submissions go in the running to win $200. Take the survey here

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