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DECEMBER 2024

Share your feedback on our new strategy

The Draft Prosperous Economy Strategy and Economic Development Plan 2025–29 has been endorsed by the Council. We are now seeking feedback from our local business community and key industry stakeholders. Input gathered from this engagement period will be reflected in the final document to be brought back to Council for adoption in early 2025.

Please click here to provide your feedback by 15 December. You can also book a time to meet with a member of our team on 8405 6600, or email us.

Grants

Small Business Growth Grant (New)

Small businesses can access up to $5,000 for projects in market expansion, product/service diversification, or digital transformation. Council will co-fund up to 50% of your project. View grant guidelines

Green Business Incentive Scheme Funding is available for small to medium enterprises to invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, and innovative sustainability projects.

View grant guidelines

PAE Grant Finder Tool Discover funding opportunities for your business with Grant Finder on our website.

Learn more

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

EMDG supports Australian small and medium enterprises to promote their goods and services globally, as well as undertake export training. Check your eligibility

Events

2025 Western Adelaide Jobs Expo – Exhibitor expression of interest

Now in its fourth year, the Western Adelaide Jobs Expo provides a unique opportunity to promote your business to over 2,000 job seekers and demonstrate your commitment to supporting our local community and workforce. To be held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on 26 March 2025, the Expo is open to everyone from school leavers to mature aged job seekers. Register as an exhibitor

Dockside Festival - expression of interest

Dockside Festival returns on Sat 8 and Sun 9 Feb 2025, celebrating Port Adelaide's unique culture, heritage, and natural environment. Businesses can get involved in 2025 to boost exposure and generate positive economic impact. Email us to discuss how you might get involved.

Port Adelaide Traders Association – February Meeting

The next Port Adelaide Traders Association meeting is on 4 Feb 2025. Traders seeking a collective voice and business growth support can sign up here

Adelaide Business Hub – Launch Your Business free webinar

Learn business fundamentals, including feasibility, finance, marketing, and IP in this free two-hour Zoom session. Great for new or experienced business owners.

Tues 5 Dec, 10am – 12pm.

SA Business Chamber free event: The Future of Work

Graeme Nuttall OBE will discuss global pro-employee ownership legislation, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), and their role in economic transformation and the future of work. Fri 6 Dec, 7.30 – 9.30am, SA Business Chamber

Family Business Conference 2025

Early bird tickets available until 7 January for Southern Hemisphere's only conference exclusively dedicated to family businesses. Mark your calendar for 20 – 23 May in Western Sydney.

Business Support

Women in Business Advisory Program

Support for female entrepreneurs with mentoring, peer networks, and tailored advice to scale their business. Enquire now

Women in Business Foundations Program

Six mentoring sessions for only $220, designed to empower women to build foundational skills to run and grow their business. Apply now

Digital Solutions Program

For just $99, get 3 hours of one-on-one mentoring with digital experts, plus access to free workshops, webinars, and tutorials. Enquire now

Job Shop

Job Shop, by StudyAdelaide, is a free platform to advertise part-time, casual, or volunteer roles to international students. Many employers have found it an effective way to recruit great staff.

List your business

Sustainability Support Program

This program, offered by the Office for Small and Family Business, helps you develop strategies to improve your environmental sustainability and build skills and capability to implement new practices.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Program

The Be Well - Work Well program provides free mental health training for staff and leaders in small and family businesses. Learn more

Manufacturing Growth Accelerator

The Department of State Development and Flinders University have launched the Manufacturing Growth Accelerator. The program helps manufacturers accelerate adoption of advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. Contact the Economic Development team on 8405 6600 or email for more information on how to get involved.

News

Wrapping up PAE

Spread festive cheer! Buy a $5 red bow for display at your business. Proceeds support local charities. Bows can be purchased from the City of PAE Civic Centre, Visitor Information Centre, Lefevre Community Stadium, the Lights Community Sports & Recreation Centre and a number of PAE Libraries. Posters and decals are also available for businesses to display. Email us or visit our website for more info.

2024 South Australian Tourism Awards winners

Congratulations to Port River Cruises for winning Bronze in the Tour & Transport Operators category and to Flamboyance Tours, offering tours in PAE, for winning Silver in the Cultural Tourism category.

See the list of winners and medallists

PAE Cruise Season 2024-25

Get involved in the PAE 2024-25 Cruise Season Program. Promote your business to thousands of visitors.

Learn more and get involved

2024 Jobs and Skills Outlook

The Jobs and Skills Outlook 2024 Report highlights current and emerging skills needs, supported by post-school education, training, or migration.

Download the 2024 Outlook Report

Important changes to South Australian Return to Work Act

The Return to Work Amendment Act 2024 takes effect on 1 Dec 2024. Employers should review these changes. Read the full list of updates

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