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SA “new economy” executives, dominate Industry Leaders Fund grants in 2019
September 2019
Companies creating intellectual property, rather than physical goods, have dominated the successful applications to the 2019 Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) grants program. The ILF, which helps future SA business leaders achieve their full potential through professional education, presented a record 36 grants totalling $372,000 to scholars at an awards ceremony on Monday, September 23 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. More than one third ... Read moreMedia Release
Almost 2000 jobs created under SA industry leader grant scheme
March 2019
South Australia’s Industry Leader Fund attributes its annual grant scheme with helping support the creation of 1657 jobs in South Australia and 1754 interstate since the scheme began in 2009. The Fund surveyed its 142 Scholars, finding 1657 jobs had been created as their companies grew and benefited from the combined $1.53 million granted up to 2017 for leader education. “This equates to an average grant dollar cost per South Austra... Read more
The Industry Leaders Fund Information Evening will be held on Tuesday 5 May 2020 at 6.00pm.
The function is by invitation and will be held at ILF Level 1, 45 Greenhill Road, Wayville.... Read more
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Call for SA industry leaders seek study grants and join an influential network
March 2018
South Australia’s Industry Leaders Fund has opened its 2018 study grant scheme, inviting industry leaders to apply for up to $50,000 each to develop their professional potential and join an influential 122-member scholar network. The eight-year-old grant scheme supports individuals who can demonstrate leadership potential at work and in the community and are interested in sharing their knowledge and achievement with their industry. Fund ... Read moreMedia Release
Nineteen SA business leaders awarded Industry Leaders Fund Grants in 2017.
September 2017
South Australia’s future business leaders took the next major step on their professional journey last night at the Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) awards ceremony at the National Wine Centre. The ILF presented grants totalling $237,000 to 19 scholars to propel them on to the world business stage through local and global study programs and help them reach their professional potential to deliver economic growt... Read moreMedia Release
Opportunity to gain leadership study funding and join an exclusive South Australian leadership network.
February 2017
South Australia’s Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) has announced that applications are open for industry leaders to apply for grants of up to $50,000 and join its exclusive 103 member Industry Leaders Fund Scholars Network. The seventeen new Members in 2016 included Zoe Detmold, Senior Business Manager at Detpak, Mark Nykiel, Managing Director of Philmac, Kelly Baker Jamieson, Founder of Edible Bloo... Read moreMedia Release
Seventeen SA business leaders awarded Industry Leaders Fund Grants in 2016.
27 September 2016
The SA Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) has awarded grants totalling $209,000 to seventeen of the state’s aspiring business leaders to help them realise their professional potential. “The 2016 Scholars are a calibre of business leaders who will propel South Australia forward, stimulate economic growth for the State and continue to grow prosperous businesses and employment opportunities,” says ILF CEO, G... Read moreIndustry leaders take note
The Advertiser, 9/2/2016
GRADUATES of a business leadership program have been instrumental in creating more than 450 new permanent jobs in South Australia, a survey has found. The program – the Industry Leaders Fund – has supported 86 South Australians to pursue further training since it was founded six years ago. Launching the 2016 round of sponsorships, ILF chief executive Geoff Vogt said the program was clearly delivering results. Funded by the private sector, the ILF offers grants of up to $50,000... Read moreIndustry Leaders Fund reaches major milestone of awarding more than $1,000,000 worth of grants to SA Business leaders.
29 September 2015
In 2015 the Industry Leaders Fund (ILF) awarded 21 grants worth $235,000 to help future South Australian business leaders achieve their professional potential. This takes the total value of grants awarded by the ILF to $1,082,000 since 2010, an outstanding milestone. Former Senator for South Australia, Amanda Vanstone, presented the awards at the National Wine Centre on 29 September. Recipients co... Read more
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