Small and medium food and beverage manufacturers in Barker can now apply for a grant of up to $25,000 each to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency and adopt new energy technologies under the latest $19.9 million round of the Energy Efficient Communities (EEC) program. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin the program…
With business finding more challenges lately, again due to increase in cases around the state, we thought some businesses may need help. We are putting out 2 opportunities for local businesses to engage with the Business to Business (B2B) network: A discounted rate of $55 for two 3-hour appointments with B2B service providers. $55 gets…
Thank you to all who joined us for our Think Tank Review last Friday (December 10th 2021). We recapped our Think Tank 2019 event, and updated on progress and future priorities. We heard from James March and Jon Durdin on the vote for an effective merger of Barossa Grape & Wine and Tourism Barossa operations, and…
Farmers and interested organisations in Barker are encouraged to apply for a share of $23 million with applications open for the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilient Soils and Landscapes Program. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the competitive grants process will trial and demonstrate land management practices that support drought resilience. “The program is looking…
From the SA Government website: How to add your COVID-19 digital certificate to the mySA Gov app You will need a mySA Gov account to add your proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the mySA Gov app. Creating an account is easy and connects you online with other SA Government services. When you add your COVID-19 digital certificate…
Welcome to the 2nd Edition of the South Australian Regional Blueprint. All eight South Australian RDA’s have continued to develop as a cohesive and collaborative force, working both across regions and within their own to develop strategic plans to drive economic recovery and growth. This Blueprint highlights opportunities and priorities across regional South Australia with…
Many business across our council regions sustained damages from hail storms, lightning strikes and flash flooding on the 28th of October. Adelaide Plains growers were particularly badly affected with the hail shattering the panels of their glasshouses and destroying crops. Multiple businesses in the main streets of Tanunda and Gawler experienced hail and flood damage.…
Our biennial business conference Transforming Business was held on the 19th of October at the Barossa Valley Novotel resort. The Hon. David Pisoni opened the event with a speech on the state’s economic recovery from COVID-19. A brief re-cap of the day: Professor Ingrid Burkett of Griffith University talked about innovative business models and more…
Our Barossa Recycling Initiative was voted the winner for the Economic Development Australia 2021 Awards for Excellence – Sustainable Initiatives. Our project aims to improve recycling outcomes for Barossa wine-based businesses, and open up the facilities to other industries and regions. Thank you to BGWA, Green Industries SA and industry collaborators who worked with us…
The first installment of Give A Little More Barossa Soup Kitchen has come to an end after five sell-out weeks, with an incredible 632 serves of soup delivered. A phenomenal 250+ litres of soup and 60+ loaves of delicious sourdough bread were enjoyed in the Barossa community. Our Food Projects and Workforce coordinator Mark McNamara…