Business Fundamentals - Celebrating local winners

June 2026

Business Fundamentals Program

We are supporting up to 15 local businesses to take part in the Business Fundamentals Program. If you want to build fundamental knowledge, capability and confidence in areas critical to long-term business growth, this three-month program is for you. Delivered in partnership with the South Australian Business Chamber, the program is available for just $50 plus GST after subsidies from the City of PAE and the State Government. Registrations are closing soon. Learn more and apply now.

Business Events

Selling without Feeling Salesy

Join us on Tuesday 16 June at Glanville Hall to learn a clear, step-by-step approach to sales that helps you build trust, understand your customers and make more sales without feeling salesy. Register now to secure your spot.

South Australian Tourism Conference

The SA Tourism Conference will be held on 16 and 17 June at Hilton. This is the state’s preeminent professional development and networking event for the tourism industry and broader visitor economy. Secure your conference ticket here.

Business for Good Group Mentoring

Facilitated by the South Australian Social Enterprise Council and Collab4Good, this group mentoring session on Friday 19 June in Adelaide is designed for small businesses that are passionate about making a difference. Get your ticket.

Get Set – Prepare to Land Your Next Job

On Wednesday 24 June, we are hosting a session for job seekers to help build employment skills and connections through practical training, opportunities to hear directly from local employers, and on-the-spot resume assistance. Find out more.

Growth Ramp Program

The Growth Ramp Program, in partnership with the Australian Centre for Business Growth at the Adelaide University, is designed for business owners who are ready to scale their business. This six-month program includes six group sessions and six mentoring sessions. It is subsidised to $1,000 plus GST and is normally valued at $13,500. Learn more and apply here.

Business Support

Online Toolkit

Check out the online resource centre developed by the Office for Small and Family Business. It is packed with tools, templates, videos and webinars to help you start, run and grow your business. Find out more.

Managing your food business

If you run a food business in PAE, you may have received the latest food newsletter from our Environmental Health Team. The newsletter is packed with useful tips on achieving a high food safety star rating and a range of templates and resources. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please contact the Environmental Health Team on 8405 6940 or email us

North West Business Alliance

Check out the new website of the North West Business Alliance. Did you know that businesses located in PAE are eligible for a Council subsidy to become a member? Be sure to book your tickets for their June networking breakfast and their second Annual Defence Industry Forum.

Australian Made

The South Australian Business Chamber is partnering with the Australian Made Campaign to support local manufacturers in certifying their products as authentically Australian Made. If your business manufactures locally, certification is a simple way to stand out in the market. Learn more.

Tender for Success Training

Ready to unlock opportunities in the government market? The Office of the Industry Advocate is delivering complimentary essential training to help your business navigate government procurement and support your business for tender success. Book here.

Meet the Buyer 2026

Meet the Buyer is South Australia's premier procurement event, connecting local businesses with the buyers and decision-makers. This year’s event will be held on 19 August at the Adelaide Convention Centre. If your business is looking to break into government supply chains, register to secure your place.

Awards

South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards

Back for 2026, these awards celebrate businesses driving South Australia’s growth, innovation and wellbeing. Open to all industries and business sizes, the Awards recognise outstanding social, environmental and economic contributions. Applications close on 12 June. Hurry and nominate.

South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards

The South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards are back for 2026, shining a spotlight on the people, products and businesses driving our state’s largest manufacturing industry forward. Submit your entry before 3 July. Nominate now.

Local Businesses Winning Big Awards

Congratulations to our local businesses on their outstanding achievements.

Pirate Life Brewing, named Champion Large Australian Brewery at the 2026 Australian International Beer Awards.
De Stefano & Co, winner of both the Cyber Consulting Business of the Year - SME and Cyber Professional of the Year - Defence at the 2026 Australian Cyber Awards.
Yarn Trader, winner of the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards in the Arts, Crafts & Gifts category.

Has your business recently achieved an industry award? We’d love to hear your story and share your success with the wider PAE community. Together, let’s celebrate the achievements that make our local business community thrive!

News

Cruise season wrap-up

This year’s cruise season attracted 28 cruise ship visits between October 2025 and May 2026. The City of PAE operated a shuttle service for nine ship arrivals, specifically on days with over 2,000 passengers on board. During these peak dates, we operated three buses at 20-minute intervals with most passengers travelling into Port Adelaide and Semaphore during the morning period. 1,740 passengers utilised the shuttle service this season including 315 crew members. This represented an average uptake of 14% of disembarking passengers and crew (not participating in shore excursions), an increase of 7% from the 2024-25 Cruise Season.

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