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LONSDALE business plans to employ another businesses looking to de-
Hydragate is turning sun- four over the next five velop products and ser- from from
shine into profit, thanks to years. ‘‘Just having a busi- vices. $275
an extra helping hand from ness model assessed and From its southern office at from $129
Innovate SA. criticised was great,’’ Bedford Park, it also man- Power Chairs $2490
Hydragate sought advice Hydragate manager Chris ages the State Govern-
from Innovate SA – the for- Laught said. ment’s small business de-
mer SA Centre for Inno- ‘‘Then you know it’s a velopment grants, a support
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for ‘‘sun farming’’, the in- up with. ponse to Mitsubishi’s SA family owned and operated business since 1986
stallation of solar panels on ‘‘We’re really kicking Tonsley Park plant closure.
rural properties to produce goals and were looking at ‘‘Being based in the south
power for the energy grid. going into NSW for install- we have a high focus on FRIENDLY SALES & SUPPORT - SERVICE - REPAIRS - BATTERIES
Innovate SA staff assessed ations.’’ developing economic devel- web: www.scooter-world.com.au email: info@scooter-world.com.au
Hydragate’s business model Innovate SA – funded by opment in the southern re-
and provided funding the Department of Trade gion,’’ Innovate SA chief Cnr Dyson & Aldenhoven Rd,
which has helped to hire
two new employees, with
and Economic Development
– helps new and established
executive Greg Boundy
said. 8186 3977 LONSDALE
A L D I N G AS H O R E S
spacious private
2/12/09 Regn 19
Affordability without compromise
Club House; Recreation Club; Home & Grounds Maintenance; Registered Retirement Village;
Short walk to shops, public transport & medical centres; private, fully fenced rear yards;
24/7 emergency monitoring; secure, gated estate.
Stage 3ng
PUB: SOUTHERN TIMES
Now Selli light
Display villa and Club House open for inspection
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm*
Ph: (08) 8386 1501
Aldinga Beach Road, Aldinga Beach SA 5173
*Closed for inspection on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
(entrance - 9 Emerald Boulevard)
www.aldingashores.com.au
Southern Times, southerntimes.com.au, December 2, 2009 — 19