The latest City Business is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Learn more about the future of the city following the inaugural AEDA Business Summit, how the Adelaide Economic Development Agency is supporting Adelaide Central Market Arcade traders affected by the $400m Market Square redevelopment, SA's international student boom, and more.
Inaugural AEDA Business Summit hailed a success
The Adelaide Economic Development Agency proudly hosted its inaugural AEDA Business Summit at The Adelaide Oval yesterday. Attendees heard from acclaimed speakers, including Bernard Salt AM, about Adelaide in a post-COVID-19 world. From considering the CBD and greater Adelaide as a fried egg, to Premier Peter Malinauskas announcing a $45 million tourism investment, find out more in our event wrap up.
AEDA lends a hand to Adelaide Central Market Arcade traders
Adelaide Central Market Arcade traders are making the move to new shopfronts as work on the $400m Market Square redevelopment approaches. AEDA, with the City of Adelaide, has assisted 11 businesses in the Arcade find new homes through its support programs, some with the help of Renew Adelaide. It is business as usual at the Adelaide Central Market.
Tourism success in CBD
CBD hotel bookings skyrocketed to pre-pandemic, record-breaking levels last month, new South Australian Tourism Commission figures show. It comes as the AEDA launched its new ADL Unleashed tourism campaign, which includes great hotel accommodation rates.
$30 Eats hospitality boost
Diners have injected almost $900,000 into the economy as part of $30 Eats, with that number expected to rise as the campaign comes to a close. With less than a week left, now is the time for participating businesses to remind customers to redeem their vouchers and enjoy a meal across the CBD and North Adelaide.
SA leading the nation with international student arrivals
International students are returning to Adelaide in droves after almost two years of closed borders, as the CBD continues to be the epicenter for new arrivals. Data analysed by AEDA shows international student higher education commencements are at 95 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels — bettering all other major states.
Renew Adelaide info session
Renew Adelaide connects new ideas and business ventures with a rent-free space in the CBD to test their concepts. In this session, Renew Adelaide will provide information on their programs and how to secure a space.
Have your say - CoA Budget
AEDA’s draft 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget is currently out for consultation alongside the draft City of Adelaide 2022/2023 Business Plan and Budget. Provide your feedback by 6 June, 2022.
AEDA's digital marketplace as a new revenue stream
City trader Rachel Jang's shop is filled with jewellery, but the plants and flowers she has on show cannot be seen from afar. Ms Jang, a textile artist who moved from South Korea to Australia in 2007, uses homegrown flora to create wearable pieces of art at Asha Jewelry. She is one of the many CBD and North Adelaide businesses who have signed up to be a part of AEDA's digital marketplace.
Frozen the Musical City Trail
AEDA and Disney Theatrical Productions will present Frozen The Musical City Trail, bringing Frozen-inspired desserts, cocktails, floral bouquets and unique experiences to Rundle Mall and the city until mid-August.
HEXADECA in the Mall
A playground of spinning buckets that creates a musical soundscape as participants spin and twirl, is the latest creation from Adelaide based creative studio Pulsing Heart. The installation will be in Rundle Mall until 2 June as part of ADL Unleashed.
