Adelaide Economic Development Agency
Welcome to AEDA's latest instalment of City Business.

The Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Learn more about retail and commercial leasing, sustainable development goals, legal services available to you and more, in this instalment of City Business.

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SA leading the charge in tourism recovery, new report shows

Adelaide's tourism sector has rebounded from the impacts of the COVID-19 faster than any other major Australian city thanks to an influx of visitors to the CBD after dark and on weekends, a new industry report shows. The report, commissioned by the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF), showed Adelaide’s total visitation numbers were at 86 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, ahead of Brisbane (74 per cent), Melbourne (71 per cent) and Sydney (67 per cent). 

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Brush up on leasing rights

Register now for the retail and commercial leasing workshop on 2 November, presented by Renew Adelaide and Office of the SA Small Business Commissioner. The event will provide helpful information about your rights and obligations under the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995. 

 
 
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Vote in Council Elections

Help shape the future of the city and cast your vote in the upcoming Council Elections. Elections provide an opportunity to select representatives who contribute to effective local government through the decisions they make on behalf of the community. Return your ballot papers by 5:00 pm on Thursday 10 November.

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How a Shopfront Improvement Grant helped Studio Safari

Studio Safari was barely recognisable when Kate Dyer moved her new business to Ifould Street in May. She turned to AEDA for support and successfully secured herself a Shopfront Improvement Grant, funded by the City of Adelaide through Reignite Adelaide 2.0. She let her creative side run wild and transformed the façade into a colourful mural by local artist Lucinda Penn for a burst of colour.

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Yugo up for global award 

Yugo Adelaide City has been nominated for Best Student Housing Property in the global Best-in-Class Awards. Yugo Adelaide City is the only Australian property nominated in the awards, with the winner set to be announced in Madrid this November. Vote for Yugo now via LinkedIn.

 
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Legal services available

Your business may be eligible for a one-hour consultation about litigation and dispute resolutions, commercial leases, property law, conveyancing, and commercial and corporate advisory as part of Business SA's City Support Services.

 
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A day out with ... Adelaide Festival Centre's Douglas Gautier

The city is Adelaide Festival Centre Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director Douglas Gautier’s stage, and the small businesses around town help set his show’s scene. From pubs, historic theatres to specialist bubble tea shops, Mr Gautier says there are many places worth putting in the spotlight for their cultural and social experiences. ADLocal caught up with Mr Gautier as part of its A day out with series where business leaders highlight the small businesses that make up the fabric of the city. 

 
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Sustainable development 

SEVENTEENx returns to Adelaide next month, featuring keynote speakers from some of the state’s leading social enterprises and purpose driven brands. Connect with likeminded people to discuss how businesses can help achieve the UN 2030 Agenda for the Global Goals. 

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Calling young entrepreneurs

Business SA has opened applications for its SA Young Entrepreneur Scheme and Encore Entrepreneur Program. The programs help entrepreneurs turn business ideas into reality or establish a sustainable business model. Check your eligibility.

 
Apply here
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Your lunchbreak at ... Lucky Dumpling Market's Bao Plus

Bringing flavours from Taiwan to Adelaide were among the many reasons Hsin Cheng started a pop-up bao stall to compliment his bricks and mortar café, Astonish Patisserie. He said there was a lack of Taiwanese bao options and wanted to bring the traditional dish to the Adelaide market. Mr Cheng tested some of his bao creations at his King William Street eatery and has since started his Bao Plus pop-up, which is currently operating from OzAsia’s Lucky Dumpling Market at Elder Park.

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Rundle Mall makes history

Rundle Mall made history on 22 October when 285 people moved, stretched and flowed as part of WellFest Adelaide's Biggest Yoga Session. The event, the largest outdoor class in an Australian shopping precinct, spanned the entire length of the mall and raised more than $8,000 for Beyond Blue's 24/7 Support Service.

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Spotlight on international education

Hear from keynote speakers at StudyAdelaide's The Smart Solution for SA: International Education forum. The event aims to build a stronger collaboration between businesses, communities and international students. It is on at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday 6 December.

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Adelaide SA 5000

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