Connect and Grow - Food Manufacturing
Support to Grow Business
Did you know that food and beverage processing is Australia's largest manufacturing industry? In this webinar Food Innovation Australian Limited (FIAL) will look at the opportunities, markets and trends in the food sector.
FIAL's CSIRO based Innovation Facilitator will outline some of the support available to undertake the research that you may need to bring your product to market, while their Growth Facilitator will share experiences and tips he has gained from helping food manufacturers to improve and grow their business.
FIAL know it can be difficult for businesses to navigate through all the avenues of support and this webinar is here to make that process a little easier.
When: Wednesday 11 August 2021
Time: 11:00AM - 12:15PM
Where: Online - Register here
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Get your nominations in now for the 2021 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. With 9 all new and exciting awards up for grabs now is your chance to nominate that outstanding employee, team member or business.
For more information on the 2021 GTTIA Award Categories and the online nomination form, visit the website.
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2021 Agricultural Town of the Year
Introduced as a new award in 2019, the South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award recognises SA towns that are excelling in agricultural practices and the flow on the effect they have on communities.
The award highlights the vital role that agriculture plays in the regional landscape - being the backbone of most regional communities.
The program endeavours to provide an avenue where communities can learn from one another which will play a role in building capacity and increasing growth in regional SA.
Nominations are now open and will close on Friday 6 August at 5pm. More information is available here.
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Valuing Business Waste Grants
Green Industries SA is supporting South Australian businesses with small grants to identify better ways to manage waste and transition to a circular economy. They are currently taking expressions of interest for 2021-22. Up to $15,000 per applicant is available and the fund is open to businesses and not-for-profit organisations operating in the State.
The grants will fund projects delivered by a suitably qualified, independent service provider to assist the business with their transition to a circular economy. Projects should focus on identifying ways to recover materials for beneficial or higher value reuse and increase the amount of waste diverted from landfill, prioritising waste avoidance, reduction, reuse, and recycling.
For information on eligible projects and on the grant program more broadly, please visit Green Industries SA here.
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Global Expansion Program
The Global Expansion Program (GEP) is a $2.28 million funding program funded under the South Australian Government's Growth State Plan. The program is delivered over four years to 30 June 2024.
GEP provides up to $50,000 per company, to support high-growth, export-ready South Australian businesses to build their export capability and capacity and become the State’s next global leaders. No co-contribution from the participants will be required as it is assumed that the participants have made and are making, significant investments into export expansion already.
Expression of Interest Applications close on Monday 23 August 2021.
More details can be found here.
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RDALC provides free access to the Limestone Coast Grant Finder to all businesses, Local Government, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. The site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available across our region. Follow the link below to check it out!
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History shows that the recovery period following economic downturns can often accelerate the transition of industries or magnify trends that were already occurring in the economy. This week in their blog, the id. team explore one of the key trends set to continue post-COVID – remote working.
With many office workers in capital cities having prolonged experience of working from home recently, maybe the forecast ‘work anywhere’ model envisioned at the onset of the internet will finally come to fruition.
To read about the Local Government areas that saw the largest increase in working from home during the pandemic and explore what industries could be the easiest adapted to remote working, follow on the link below.
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Winemaker
Karatta Wines
Leading boutique wine producer, Karatta Wines is looking for a Winemaker. Reporting to the General Manager, this role requires you to be responsible for the day to day operations of the winery, located in Robe.
Some of the main duties and responsibilities include maintaining cellar hygiene, maintaining equipment, bottling and wine dispatch and general winery operations.
This position works in an agriculture environment and is therefore constantly challenged by the vagaries of mother nature.
The role requires:
- Time management (particularly during vintage)
- Quality, style and volume management
- Meeting and adjusting to consumer needs
- Working with a natural and perishable product
- The ability to think strategically and act commercially is highly valued.
To find out more information, click here.
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