The Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Vote in this year's Council Elections, find out economic impact of ADL Fashion Week, read tales of the city and more, in this instalment of City Business.
Last day to have a say in this year's Local Government elections
Today is the last day to cast your vote in this year's Local Government elections. Businesses enrolled to vote can have a say about how the city should operate over the next four years by electing candidates to represent residents and traders. Ballot papers can be dropped into the ballot box at the City of Adelaide Customer Centre at 25 Pirie Street, Adelaide, before close of voting at 5:00 pm on Thursday 10 November 2022.
Supporting the daily grind
The “backbone” of Coffylosophy Owner Sneha Chaudhary’s successful city café can be attributed to support provided by Business SA and AEDA. Ms Chaudhary shares how the Business Growth Consulting program has helped her business thrive.
Christmas in Rundle Mall
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rundle Mall, with a range of activities and decorations — including the iconic Christmas windows — on offer to bring people into the premier shopping precinct. This year, shoppers are encouraged to find Merry the Mall Mouse as it unleashes festive chaos in the Rundle Mall Christmas windows.
Local designers and labels the winners of ADL Fashion Week
Designers involved in ADL Fashion Week boasted record sales and engagement, as more than 800 people attended 15 events across three days as part of the inaugural festival. Foot traffic during Adelaide’s Biggest Shopping Event increased six per cent in Rundle Mall, while it doubled on Rundle Street in comparison to the same period in 2021.
Start Up Week approaching
_SOUTHSTART, Australia’s leading innovation festival, has partnered with AEDA to present Startup Week that is on between 14 – 19 November. Startup Week will embrace the local startup community of business builders, founders, investors, industry and future leaders, as well as South Australians working towards a better future.
Support for businesswomen
The Women in Business Program is tailored to challenges women face in starting, operating and growing businesses. Running over four years, participants can learn about the foundations of business and be a part of a business advisory program.
Polo fun, fashion and support from AEDA to stage event
Spring fashion and polo will take over Ellis Park from 11–12 November when the inaugural Adelaide Polo Classic comes to the city. Organiser Luke Schapel has partnered with AEDA through its Strategic Events Fund program, which is designed to assist in staging events that drive visitation, economic activity and vibrancy.
Yarn keeping it all together
Working with city businesses, musicians and artists as they navigated out of the COVID-19 pandemic was at the centre of the Reignite Adelaide program. Delve into the stories of comeback, collaboration and triumph through the City of Adelaide's new series, City Yarns.
Tourism Award winners
City operators Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Fringe and SkyCity Adelaide were among more than 30 winners at the 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards last week. The awards are the pinnacle of excellence within the state tourism industry and are administered by the Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA).
South Australia events, festivals and concerts among the best
Adelaide has been ranked in the top 30 per cent in the world for its events and festivals this quarter, new data shows. Tourism Sentiment Index Score figures — a ranking formulated by how people feel about locations around the world — showed Adelaide was the 36th best for its events and festivals between July and September 2022. Events, concerts and festivals were also listed as Adelaide’s most loved asset, the Score showed, followed by restaurants and dining and beaches. Picture credit: Xplorer Studio
Become a responsible cafe
The City of Adelaide has teamed up with Responsible Cafes to help fight the war on waste and promote sustainable businesses in the community. Cafes the city can now join more than 5,000 eateries across Australia in promoting sustainable practices.
Strata in the spotlight
Hear about projects that can future proof your strata building and potentially provide cost savings or increase the value of your apartment. Learn from a panel of experts and strata owners about sharing solar, installing EV chargers and better waste management at this free Strata Forum on Wednesday 30 November.
