Briefcase: Business Snippets from around South Australia
In this week’s Briefcase, SA female founders are recognised and CH4 receives a top honour. Plus, the latest business events.
- CH4 Global named AgTech Startup of the Year
- SA female founders recognised
- 1000 affordable homes hit the market
- Adelaide Strikers partner with major SA company
- HOKA opens second Adelaide store
- Flexible workplace innovator CreativeCubes launches in SA
- SA family business wins silver at Sydney fine food show
- NRMA Insurance renews state emergency services partnership
- Global real estate network expands into SA
CH4 Global named AgTech Startup of the Year
CH4 Global, which has key operations in Louth, South Australia, has been named the AgTech Startup of the Year by leading international market intelligence organisation AgTech Breakthrough which promotes sustainable agricultural solutions.
CH4 Global’s flagship product, Methane Tamer Beef Feedlot, is a cattle feed with an additive derived from red seaweed native to south Australian and New Zealand waters. The additive, asparagopsis, reduces methane emissions from cattle by up to 90 per cent.
“We’re grateful to AgTech Breakthrough for this award as we continue to innovate in the name of sustainable agriculture. Our work paves the way to move from intention to action to meaningful impact, addressing global methane with proven and available solutions,” CH4 Global CEO Dr Steve Meller said.
SA female founders recognised
Winners of the Fearless Innovator Grant Program Awards were revealed on Friday, with women-led startups awarded $120,000 in funding.
Fearless Female Network co-chair Kelly Jamieson said the program was “essential for empowering female founders to overcome the barriers they face in the early stages of their business growth”.
“Our Fearless Female Board members know from lived experience how few women raise early stage capital and we are honoured to support these inspiring women.”
The 2025 Grant Winners:
- $60,000 Scale Up Winner – Placement Plus founder Jo Schneider
- $20,000 Accelerate Winner – Mirror XR founder Christel Cherryadi
- $20,0000 Accelerate Winner – River Murray Dark Sky Tours founder Kelly Kuhn
- $20,000 Westpac Elevate Winner – Secure State founder Amy Smith
1000 affordable homes hit the market
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The state government will deliver 1000 homes across 68 hectares of land at Onkaparigna Heights as part of its investment into the southern suburbs and a pledge to provide more affordable housing.
The homes, which are 32 kilometres from the CBD, are close to Seaford Meadows Train Station and are 15 minutes from Port Noarlunga beach and the Onkaparinga River.
An adjacent site has been earmarked for a further 1000 homes to be delivered through private development.
“This is an important step forward toward turning a significant parcel of land into an opportunity for more South Australians to secure a place to call home,” said Minister for Housing and Urban Development Nick Champion.
Adelaide Strikers partner with major SA company
The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) and the Adelaide Strikers have announced a three-year partnership with the RAA, the state’s largest member organisation.
With RAA’s membership base of 830,000, the partnership will support both the Adelaide Strikers’ BBL and WBBL teams, championing men’s and women’s sport at the elite level.
“RAA members will receive great benefits including ticket upgrades and offers, exclusive giveaways and the opportunity to meet players,” RAA Chief Executive Officer Nick Reade said.
“Partnering with a proud South Australian brand like RAA is a perfect match for SACA and the Adelaide Strikers, as two organisations dedicated to serving our members and our state,” SACA Chief Executive Officer Charlie Hodgson said.
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Australia-ASEAN Business Forum 2025: Adelaide is set to host the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum on August 26 and 27, 2025, welcoming over 750 senior delegates, including diplomatic officials, investors, and commercial leaders from the Southeast Asian region. EuroMix 2025: The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with nine other European Chambers, is bringing together key European players in Australia for this unique event on 28 August. Gala Dinner – South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards: The South Australian Business Chamber and the Government of South Australia are hosting the gala dinner for the South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday, August 29. Inspiring Women Impacting the World and Beyond – Women In Defence: The Australia Day Council of South Australia launches the next iteration of its Inspiring Women Series, titled “Inspiring Women Impacting the World and Beyond – Women In Defence” on September 4. South Australian Zero Homelessness Summit 2025: This event on October 23 aims to unite key stakeholders from across the state to foster practical solutions for ending homelessness in South Australia. |
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HOKA opens second Adelaide store
One of the fastest-growing performance footwear and apparel brands, HOKA, unveiled on Wednesday its second Adelaide store in Burnside Shopping Village.
The 130 sqm concept store embodies HOKA’s performance ethos with the latest innovations in footwear and apparel, including community lockers and areas for group activities including workshops, movement sessions and run club meets.
“We’re delighted to be expanding our brand presence in South Australia,” said HOKA General Manager Matthew Adams.
“Our new store will be a welcoming environment designed to spark conversation. With a custom-built layout focused on creating meaningful experiences, we hope to inspire the community to find joy through movement,” he added.
The new HOKA store is located at Level 1, Burnside Shopping Village.
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Flexible workplace innovator CreativeCubes launches in SA
After a completed rebrand of their Workspace365 Sites, CreativeCubes.Co has announced two new South Australian sites, including CreativeCubes and their corporate division, CorporateCubes.
The announcement comes as part of their national expansion which includes 12 new or expanded sites in Melbourne, along with two new sites in Adelaide and Sydney.
“In Adelaide, the demand for flexible workspaces has surpassed our expectations,” said Michael Benson, CEO of the Cubes.Co Group.
“Expanding beyond Victoria for the first time is a significant move, and we’re confident our model meets the changing needs of how Australians want to work – and how landlords want to activate their assets.”
SA family business wins silver at Sydney fine food show
Little Tin Co, a tinned seafood brand, was awarded a silver medal at the 2025 Sydney Fine Food Show, taking home honours in the Speciality Foods category with their Hot Smoked Kingfish & Vermouth Pâté.
The business was conceived five years ago when founders Rachel and Dan Weeks were living as volunteer caretakers on a remote island in Portugal and Spain. Inspired by the tapas-style tinned seafood, they created Australia’s first locally made conservas – premium tinned seafood designed to be shared.
“This medal means so much, not just for us but for everyone who helped bring this tin to life,” said Rachel Weeks.
“To have our conservas recognised at a national level only two years in is really encouraging”.
NRMA Insurance renews state emergency services partnership
NRMA Insurance and the South Australian State Emergency Service (SA SES) are renewing their three-year partnership to expand its life-saving community engagement programs across the state.
The three-year partnership has so far contributed to the recruitment and training of 80 additional community education volunteers, along with a joint storm preparedness program focussed on educating South Australians about the risk of extreme weather events.
“We know that helping communities better prepare for severe weather has a real impact when it comes to safety and reducing damage,” said NRMA Insurance Executive Manager Community Impact Jennifer Cobley.
“This year marks a centenary of NRMA Insurance helping Australians, and it’s thanks to the work of our vital partners like the SA SES that will enable us to achieve our goal of creating a safer, more resilient Australia for the future”.
Global real estate network expands into SA
Leading global commercial real estate firm CENTURY 21 has launched in South Australia, servicing the greater Adelaide region and headquartered in Adelaide’s CBD.
CENTURY 21 Commercial Adelaide has been led by commercial agent Matt Lazarus, who has built his career in South Australia exclusively in the commercial property space.
The Chairman and Owner of CENTURY 21 Australasia, Charles Tarbey said that the expansion had occurred in response to a changing property market with increased demand for warehouses, thanks to a booming e-commerce industry and an increase in home office spaces.
“South Australia has a strong and growing commercial property market. Like other Australian markets, the market is transforming with the evolving economy and I believe it’s as important as ever for commercial agents to be across the plethora of sub markets within the commercial sector,” Lazarus said.
