Small business front and centre

Today’s opening of a new small business shopfront in the CBD is part of the State Government’scommitment to back the sector, help it grow and create more jobs. The new Small Business Centre was opened this afternoon at 99 Gawler Place, by Minister for Small Business Martin Hamilton-Smith and Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis. Housing the new…

Grants to create and grow small businesses in Adelaide’s north

Seventeen northern Adelaide-based businesses have been granted more than $810,000 toassist growth and create new jobs in the region. The funding is provided as round three of the State Government’s $10 million Small BusinessDevelopment Fund, which supports small businesses and start-ups in the Playford, PortAdelaide Enfield and Salisbury council areas. Six new small businesses will…

Big year for South Australia’s defence industry

The 2015-16 Defence SA Annual Report tabled in Parliament this week, details big year for South Australia’s defence industry, particularly in naval shipbuilding, with more exciting opportunities on the horizon for South Australia. Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said the report highlights the importance of the defence industry for South Australia’s economic prosperity as it…

Small Grants assist local steel industry win new work and grow jobs

Two of the State’s leading steel fabricators are the first to receive Capability Development grants designed to help them win new work, create jobs and boost the local economy. The two firms, Samaras Structural Engineers and Bowhill Engineering have received $42,000 and $10,000 respectively under the State Government’s Steel Certification Initiative. The initiative is part…

Dutch delegation in South Australia

A high-level delegation from The Netherlands is in South Australia this week and gets underway this morning. The delegation, led by Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ms Lilianne Ploumen, includes 95 Dutch businesses from the agriculture, food, horticulture, water, logistics and smart cities sectors. After morning talks with Investment and Trade Minister Hamilton-Smith…