August is shaping up to be a busy month, with the Sea to Valley Startups Road Trip heading across the Barossa Valley, Kapunda, Moonta, Kadina, Port Pirie, Mallala, Two Wells, Melrose, Booleroo, Jamestown and Peterborough.
Regional South Australia is full of people building businesses, creating jobs, supporting their communities and finding new ways to grow. Every town has its own strengths, opportunities and success stories, and taking the time to visit, listen and connect is one of the most rewarding parts of the work.
Throughout August there will be opportunities to meet local business owners, people exploring self-employment, community organisations, councils and industry leaders, along with visits to local businesses and events that are making a positive difference across the region.
Highlights of the month will be popping into businesses, going to events and hosting Local Tea with Wendy sessions, offering a relaxed opportunity to connect over a cup of tea or coffee, share business ideas, ask questions and meet others who are passionate about supporting regional communities and local enterprise.
Along the way, businesses, local makers, tourism operators, cafés, not-for-profit organisations and community groups will also be featured to help showcase the people and places that make regional South Australia such a great place to live, work and do business.
Join an Event During August
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout the month.
5 August – Clare Circular Economy Workshop
https://www.trybooking.com/DNYXI
6 August – Local Tea with Wendy & Tracy, Kapunda
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/local-tea-with-wendy-tracy-kapunda-tickets-1996062180715
12 August – Crystal Brook Grants Workshop
https://www.trybooking.com/DNQBL
12 August – Defence Industry Workshop, Paskeville
https://www.trybooking.com/DNOAA
13 August – Lifestyle Jobs Coffee + Chat, Moonta Community Library
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1691259614573971
13 August – Defence Industry Workshop, Port Pirie
https://www.trybooking.com/DNOAF
14 August – 10.00 am - 11.00 am Local Tea with Wendy at Sweet Icings - Port Pirie https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/local-tea-with-wendy-at-sweet-icings-port-pirie-tickets-1996560073927?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
18 August – Get Stuff Done: Building a Stronger Business
9.30 am – 2.30 pm
Mallala Community Complex
18 August – Defence Industry Workshop, Kapunda
https://www.trybooking.com/DNOAH
19 August – Stronger Businesses in a Growing Region
5.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Two Wells
20 August – Jobs & Skills Network Barossa, Light & Adelaide Plains – Hewett Centre
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1614276
25 August – Grants Workshop, Booleroo
https://www.trybooking.com/DOHZI
Where Should the Road Trip Stop?
Every recommendation helps uncover another great story.
Suggestions are welcome for:
- local businesses with an inspiring story
- cafés and meeting places
- makers, growers and tourism operators
- community organisations making a difference
- upcoming events and festivals
- people who are thinking about starting a business
- hidden gems that deserve more attention.
If the Road Trip is coming to your town, please get in touch. Every conversation helps strengthen connections across regional South Australia and shines a spotlight on the people and businesses helping local communities thrive.
Comments are always welcome below, or email wendy@seatovalleystartups.com.au with recommendations for people to meet and places to visit.
Looking forward to seeing many of you during August.