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In response to the closure of Mitsubishi’s Tonsley Park manufacturing plant, the State Government has established the Small Business Development Grant (SBDG).
This competitive, merit-based grant is available on a dollar for dollar matching basis.
Its key aims are to:
Applications will be accepted if the project involves capital expenditure of a minimum of $200,000 and new job creation in the Southern Adelaide region. Projects with a bias toward innovation and the introduction of new technology will be given priority.
To check if your business is eligible to apply go to: http://www.sacentreforinnovation.org.au/index.php/selectedContent/1863008572
First round grants to inject a $1m helping hand for southern Adelaide small businesses.
Applications are invited from innovative businesses for grants under the South Australian Innovation and Investment Fund. This is an initiative of the Australian and South Australian Governments after Mitsubishi Motors announced the closure of its Tonsley Park assembly plant. Advanced manufacturing and technology projects which diversify the South Australian economy beyond the automotive sector will be favourably assessed. For grant details and eligibility criteria go to: http://www.innovation.gov.au/Programsandservices/SAIIF/Pages/SAIIF.aspx
The Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board established by the Cities of Marion and Onkaparinga provides regional industry leadership to further develop the southern Adelaide economy and to promote "The South" as a location for business success.
The Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board has a new website. For information on innovation award winners, board member profiles and workforce development and planning initiatives go to: http://www.southernadelaide.com.au/
Are you looking for information on how to start or buy your own business?
Do you already have a small business and need assistance and/or advice?
BEC Australia is a national network of Business Enterprise Centres, which offer business advice and support to small and micro businesses. In the southern metropolitan Adelaide region there are two BEC locations: