No images? Click here March NewsletterAdelaide CBD businesses – just like businesses throughout the nation – are feeling the impact of recent environmental factors, including bushfires, drought and the global impact of Coronavirus. Council is working with our partners to give your business the tools to minimise impact and position yourself for the recovery. One of these opportunities is the Business Recovery Masterclass hosted by the Australian China Business Council's, China Business Ready Series. Local businesses can attend at a discounted price. Further to this, the City of Adelaide is launching a new campaign, #MyAdelaide, to support local traders. The campaign is focused on boosting spending in the city and encouraging people to linger longer – whether that be shopping, dining, socialising or hotel stays - by encouraging visitors and workers to discover the best our city has to offer. Council is considering more efficient and effective models to accelerate economic development in the city. RSVP to the information forum on the City Wide Business models, for your chance to have your say and ask any questions. Read on to view the latest news and opportunities. Doing business in the midst of the CoronavirusTuesday, 17 March 2020, 9:30 am – 11:30 am The ACBC invites you to this important masterclass to address the current impacts of the Coronavirus and what it means for the future of South Australian businesses engaged with China. City of Adelaide International Promoters’ program On Monday 24 February, the City of Adelaide launched its International Promoters’ program. The program aims to build and foster links between Adelaide’s business community and sister cities, along with key international markets. Adelaide Economic Development Agency, 'City Wide Business Models' - opportunity to have your sayMonday 6 April, 5:45pm – 7:30pm Council is investigating a more efficient and effective model for City business initiatives, acknowledging in the future the City will operate in and the unique ways in which customers are engaging with business. This project has already engaged the Rundle Mall Management Authority, Adelaide Central Market Authority, the 7 City Precincts, State Government agencies, Property Council (SA) and CoA partners (Renew Adelaide, Adelaide Convention Bureau and Study Adelaide) to gain their feedback on the proposed direction and now its time to expand the engagement to a broader cross section of businesses based in the CBD and North Adelaide. RSVP below for your chance to hear an update on the project and ask questions specific to this topic. An agenda is currently being created and will be forwarded within the next 2 weeks that will outline areas such as governance, funding and key operational pillars. This project was also added to the new Strategic Plan 2020 – 2024 “Implement a City Wide Business Model” in Strong Economies. Adelaide living podcast with Jim WhalleyFrom air force fighter pilot to helping imaginative minds take their ideas global as South Australia's first Chief Entrepreneur - Jim Whalley has worn many hats throughout his career. In episode 5 of the Adelaide Living podcast, Jim shares his personal journey to Adelaide, and the opportunity he believes we have here in South Australia to make entrepreneurship, as he puts it, "more accessible and more acceptable, and to have an engagement and support from the community. Support from councilDo you need help with your Development Application, a permit for outdoor dining, a business promotion or need information about upcoming events? If so, contact us at Sustainable event checklistsDo you run events? Are you responding to community demand by being more environmentally sustainable?The City of Adelaide is pleased to be supporting the journey to sustainable events and has a new checklist available for industry-run events. Tatzu Nishi's 'A Doll's House' expands imaginations Visionary Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi, who has been transforming public spaces in jaw-dropping ways across the world since 2000, presents his life-sized, three-storeyed Doll’s House for your delight and discovery. It has been created only once before, outside the Palais de Tokyo art museum in Paris, and now it is now available to visit, free of charge, in the middle of Rundle Mall, next to H&M. The house is 'open for inspection' for free until Sunday 15 March. Click here for opening hours. City of Adelaide |