The Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Read about the Rundle Place vending machine swapping snacks for art, the upcoming AEDA Business Summit and win tickets to Broadway smash hit Come From Away, in this edition of City Business.
Save the date: AEDA's second Business Summit
A powerhouse of speakers from across the country will descend on the Adelaide Oval for the second AEDA Business Summit on Wednesday 24 May 2023. From evaluating global trends, attracting tech workers to potential university mergers, hear from an exciting line up of some of the nation's brightest minds who will unpack opportunities for Adelaide and how to boost its economy.
Vending Innovation
Snacks have been replaced with art in Rundle Place’s new AI-powered vending machine. The ARTofficial Truth Machine ATM-001 uses AI software to have fluent conversations with users then generate artwork based on engagements.
Home game big spenders
Hospitality and entertainment spend in the city on AFL home games increased by millions on match days, new AEDA figures show. It comes as the state prepares for the AFL Gather Round, which is set to attract hundreds of thousands of people to the city.
Adelaide Motorsport Festival comes to town this weekend
The CBD will become an automotive museum in motion when the Adelaide Motorsport Festival gets the green light this weekend. AEDA and City of Adelaide are proud supporters of the festival, which returns to the city for the first time since 2018.
Accolade for Adelaide Zoo
The Adelaide Zoo was among seven South Australian tourism operators that took home honours at the 2022 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards last week.
Tourism award nominations
Nominations for the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards, which celebrate excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements, are now open.
Small Business Boost Advertising packages available
The City of Adelaide (CoA) in partnership with oOh!Media are offering selected small businesses an Out of Home media advertising package, valued at $100,000, to promote their products or services across oOh!’s digital network. A minimal investment of $5,000 is required to cover production costs.
CoA wants to hear from you
Are you a business or organisation located within the City of Adelaide (CoA) interested in purchasing renewable electricity? Please complete our short survey to help gauge interest and determine how CoA can help. Please provide your feedback by Monday 3 April 2023.
WIN! Come from Away tix
Win a $400 Come From Away musical package that includes two Premium Reserve tickets, pre-show drinks and program. The award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers in Newfoundland, Canada, following the September 11 terrorist attacks. T&Cs apply.
Keep up to date: Single Use Plastic legislation changes
CoA is helping spread the word about the State Government’s legislation changes to move away from single-use plastics in phases over the next three years. The next phase-out will begin on 1 September 2023 and includes single-use plastic bowls and plates, plastic stemmed cotton buds, and plastic pizza savers.
40 Under 40 Nominations
Nominations for 40 Under 40, proudly supported by AEDA, are now open. Outstanding leaders under 40 years old can nominate, or be nominated, for one of 12 awards in areas including business sustainability, creativity and social impact.
Business Impact Survey
Adelaide Fringe wants to hear from South Australian business owners about the impact the festival had on the local economy this year. The survey takes about five minutes to complete, and all responses can remain anonymous.
