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Business Resources
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South Australian Innovation and Investment Fund (SAIIF)
SAIIF Industry Development Program
The Australian Government and the South Australian Government have established the South Australia Innovation and Investment Fund (SAIIF) to assist with industry development in South Australia following the decision of Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited to cease manufacturing operations in Tonsley Park, Adelaide.
The fund incorporates the SAIIF Industry Development Program, a $30 million discretionary grant program that will support investment proposals aimed at generating sustainable new jobs and strengthening South Australia's manufacturing and technology base. The program will be jointly administered by the Australian and South Australia Governments.
How to find out more?
The Guide for Applications for the SAIIF Industry Development Program, incorporating the complete Applicant Guidelines and instructions on how to lodge an application, can be found at the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research website at www.innovation.gov.au, under the Programs and Services section.
To obtain advice about the SAIIF Industry Development Program and/or the preparation of an application the Department of Innovation can be contacted by phone at (03) 9268 7548 and by email at saiif@innovation.gov.au.
Small Business Development Grant (SBDG)
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:
• Target established, small and medium sized manufacturing and services (ICT, technical, educational
and scientific) companies with a sound, clearly identified investment opportunity.
• Enhance economic growth, employment and business development in Southern Adelaide.
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.
Inner Southern Business Enterprise Centre
The Inner Southern Business Enterprise Centre (ISBEC) assists new businesses to start up and provide advice and support to existing businesses. ISBEC commenced operation in April 2002 and their offices are located at Morphettville Racecourse. ISBEC is supported by the Department of Trade and Economic Development and the Cities of Marion, Holdfast Bay and Mitcham.
Services include:
- Business information, counselling and support
- Guidance in the preparation of business plans e.g. marketing, budgeting and cash flow
- Mentoring support
- Training, workshops and development programs and networking functions including:
small business workshops
breakfasts
luncheons
seminars
- Providing advice on Commonwealth and State Government assistance programs
- Facilitating links between industry and education
- Providing referrals to specialist professional advisers
- Promoting small business initiatives via local media
The City of Marion encourages the business community to make use of the services of ISBEC.
Contact:
Inner Southern Business Enterprise Centre
79 Morphett Road
Morphettville SA 5043
Phone: 08 8294 1181
Fax: 08 8294 1188 |
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Alan Amezdroz
Manager
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Rosemary Williams
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Hallett Cove & District Business Association
The focus of the Hallett Cove & District Business Association is to enhance, develop, promote and protect the Hallett Cove region through the pursuit of excellence in business and related activities. All businesses in the area, including home based businesses are encouraged to participate in the activities of the Association.
The Association commenced operation in 2002 and its vision is to ensure that Hallett Cove and Districts be recognised as a desirable and quality place to live and work. The activities of the association include the production of an annual directory of local businesses promoted throughout the areas of Hallett Cove, Trott Park and Sheidow Park. Other activities of the Association include:
- Business development workshops about financial management, employment and staff training, marketing promotion and security
- Business breakfasts
- Business awards programme
- Promotion of the southern region
Contact:
Hallett Cove & District Business Association
Phone: (08) 8387 3166
Alan Royce
Chairman
Michelle Obst
Secretary
info@rendle.net.au
Edwardstown Melrose Park Region Business Association Inc
The aim of the Edwardstown Melrose Park Region Business Association is to foster and promote business through shared knowledge, ideas, resources and strategic precinct development. Businesses in the following suburbs are included in the Precinct: Clarence Gardens, Clarence Park, Clovelly Park, Daw Park, Edwardstown, Melrose Park, St Marys and Tonsley Park.
The objectives of the Association are to facilitate the development of businesses in the Precinct by encouraging and participating in:
- Shared training
- Networking
- Developing of Southern Adelaide
- Improving the Central Southern Business Precinct
- Linking businesses with government support
- Developing cluster and/or joint venture opportunities.
Contact:
John Crase
Manager
Castle Plaza Shopping Centre
Centre Management
992 South Road
Edwardstown SA 5039
john.crase@cfspm.com.au
Centre for Innovation
Our ability to think of new ideas is unlimited, putting them into action and realising commercial success is a much more complicated and challenging path. South Australia's Centre for Innovation can help you find opportunities to use innovation to improve your business or take a unique new product to market.
Contact:
Sharon Thomas
Industry Development Manager
Phone: (08) 8201 7523
sharon.thomas@sacentreforinnovation.org.au
Bob Jones
Manager
Phone: (08) 201 7522
robert.jones@sacentreforinnovation.org.au
Location:
L2A Mark Oliphant Building
Laffer Drive,
Bedford Park SA 5043
Further Information
For further information please contact ridget Ransome on 08 83756897 or by email bridget.ransome@marion.sa.gov.au, and after hours, contact Bridget Ransome on 0403 008 331
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