Business services
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Business Services
We’re Open for Business
Economic Development offers range of business services to help your business grow and flourish. Whether you are in the process of establishing a new business or are looking to grow or diversify, we can connect you to specialist advice and funding opportunities, provide guidance through Council processes, and provide skill development and networking opportunities through workshops and other events.
We proudly offer personalised service: talk with us so we can understand your specific business needs. To kickstart your connection to Alexandrina’s business community, and keep up-to-date with local news, join our mailing list.
Start and Grow Your Business
Tell Us About Your Business
Please tell us about your new or existing Alexandrina business. We appreciate knowing our business community and warmly welcome new businesses to the region.
Navigate Council Easily
The Economic Development team has first-hand experience with planning and development and can assist your growing business to smoothly navigate Council requirements. Get in touch and we can help.
Business Resources
Starting a business, growing a business, or looking to keep your business on track? You will find a range of resources to support every stage of your business on our partner Regional Development Australia’s Business Resources webpage.
Find Funding
Business Initiatives Grants: Open Now Until 15 June 2026
Applications are now open for Alexandrina Council’s Business Initiatives Grants, offering up to $2,500 to support small business improvement projects that drive growth across the region. The program helps local businesses strengthen their operations, build capability and contribute to a stronger regional economy. Learn more and apply by 15 June 2026 at Business Initiatives Grants.
Hills and Coast Grant Finder
Build Your Skills
Access Expert Advice
Free consultations with industry experts are available through our partner network. Get in touch and we can refer you to specialist advice on:
- Tourism product development and marketing
- Agriculture
- Small business support
- Grant seeking
- Data insights/modelling
- Events, and more.
Events and Workshops
Events, workshops, and programs addressing local business needs take place frequently across the region. Check the business events calendar to find events held by Council and our partners.
Be sure to join our mailing list and we’ll keep you informed of upcoming events.
Find a Space
The Business Hub
The Business Hub at 12 Cadell Street, Goolwa, offers co-working desk space, meeting rooms, a training/workshop area, and boardroom with AV facilities. Add on direct access to the adjoining Centenary Hall theatre, and it is possible to hire the Business Hub for almost any kind of business event.
Book space at The Business Hub
Explore Council Venues
Council has halls, theatres, and other facilities available for hire.
Lease Council Property
Council-owned properties and public spaces may be available for commercial use or lease. Talk to us to learn more.
Explore Opportunities
Festivals, Major Events, Campaigns, and Activations
Large-scale initiatives driven by the Economic Development team provide great opportunities for local businesses.
Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date with current and future festivals, major events, campaigns, and activations, such as:
- The South Australian Wooden Boat Festival (SAWBF)
- The SAWBF Festival Art Trail
- The Goolwa Wharf Precinct activation
- The Langhorne Creek Discovery Trail
- The Fleurieu Food Festival (run by our partner, Fleurieu Food).
List Your Business on Australia's Tourism Database
Tourism and hospitality businesses are encouraged to create bookable experiences and events, and tap into Australia’s central digital platform for tourism by listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. Contact us for more information.
Sell to Council
Council often sources goods, works and services from local businesses.
