September will be a big month with new initiatives such as Reignite Adelaide and #GoToTown launching and there are some great opportunities for businesses among them – read on to see how you can get involved.
We're seeking expressions of interest to get involved with a new Digital Marketplace, AEDA's new Advisory Committee and Flower Day – submit your EOI's below. Plus, inspire new city thinking with Future Forum: Proto_City.
Reigniting Adelaide with free city parking and more
As part of Reignite Adelaide, the City of Adelaide is introducing support initiatives for businesses to enable you to better optimise your space, reduce your fees and risk and encourage you to invest and innovate.
One of those is free evening (6pm-midnight) and free weekend (Sat-Sun) parking within a number of Council owned off-street UParks. This is something you should share with your customers on your social media channels. Example copy is here:
'All September, park in the city for free as part of Reignite Adelaide! Every evening between 6pm and midnight and all day each weekend, you can park in off-street UParks by simply pre-booking online here: https://www.upark.com.au/free-parking/. We can't wait to see you!'
See more Reignite initiatives in the button below and keep checking for new ones in the coming months.
#GoToTown/FOMO Fridays
On Thursday, #GoToTown was launched by the State Government, SATC and Adelaide Economic Development Agency, a campaign which aims to drive visitation and expenditure in the city. FOMO Fridays, running from 17 September to 8 October will be one of many drawcards along with business offers and events. We encourage all city businesses to get involved.
Digital Marketplace EOI
AEDA is seeking expressions of interest to be part of an online digital marketplace encompassing businesses from the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide. This new website will allow consumers to buy directly from city businesses.
There are zero sign-up fees and zero onboarding fees. This is a non-binding expression of interest so no commitment is required.
ATDW Support Hub
The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse is a great way to promote your business, events and deals. It's free of charge and means your listing pulls through to multiple websites, include Experience Adelaide.
SATC has developed an ATDW Marketing and Support Hub to help you further promote your business and attract more visitors. Find out more information about ATDW and get access to resources and more by visiting the Hub.
AEDA Advisory Committee Opportunity
Do you have a passion for Adelaide and growing its economy? We are seeking expressions of interest to serve as a member of the AEDA Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee will be a conduit between the AEDA Board and broader city stakeholders to ensure the views of a wide range of industry sectors and businesses are provided to the AEDA Board. Applications close midnight, Sunday 19 September 2021.
Future Forum
The second Future Forum event for 2021, ProtoCity on 15 September will be a cross-disciplinary discussion about what will be required to holistically improve how our city functions and serves its citizens. Leading the discussion will be Ross Harding from Finding Infinity, who will share the work they are currently delivering in terms of self-sufficient architecture and cities.
Use code FF_AEDA to get 30% off general admission tickets. Early bird prices are available until 5 September.
CoA CEO Appointed
Clare Mockler has formally commenced in the role of the City of Adelaide's Chief Executive Officer.
In August, it was announced that the City of Adelaide Deputy Chief Executive Officer had been chosen to lead the organisation, in an unanimous decision of Council. Clare joined CoA in 2002 and has led business transformation and policy reform across the organisation, through multiple senior roles.
Flower Day EOI
We're calling all florists, garden suppliers, horticultural groups, schools and community groups to see if they'd like to get involved with the long-awaited return of Flower Day on Thursday 23 September.
Adelaide celebrated Flower Day from 1938 to 1975 and we want to once again brighten the streets with flower installations, activities and more.
Work Well
Work Well is a FREE wellbeing
program by Be Well Co. available
for owners and mangers of small businesses in the city. You will walk away with a tailored plan comprising of self-selected activities from a collection of evidence-based resources, to help you build wellbeing and resilience to deal with stress. Register your interest by contacting David Bailey or 0408 207 675.
