The Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA)'s latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Find out how you can nominate for the upcoming local government elections, find out how business and art collide and support local fashion designers, in this instalment of City Business.
Shape the city for the next four years as an Elected Member
Be a city leader and help shape the business community by nominating in the upcoming local government elections. City of Adelaide Councillors are responsible for many services that make the city one of the most liveable in the world, including libraries, playgrounds, sporting facilities, and rubbish and recycling. Nominations close at noon on Tuesday 6 September 2022.
Grants and opportunities
AEDA has a number of grants and opportunities available to business owners and event organisers in the city. There are opportunities to be a part of AEDA's upcoming fashion festival, digital marketplace and WellFest Adelaide.
Businesses supporting artists
JPE Design Studio and not-for-profit Guildhouse are bringing together business and art to support South Australian creatives. The Art in Residence program gives participants a chance to exhibit their work and learn new skills.
July spending the highest so far this year at $365 million
Total spend in the city reached new heights in July, with latest AEDA figures showing the CBD and North Adelaide recorded their strongest month-to-date since December 2021. It comes as local hospitality operator and AEDA Board Member Oliver Brown said “sleepy winters are a thing of the past”, with more people coming into the city on weekends.
Webinar: industrial relations
If you employ or manage staff, it is essential to keep up-to-date with the ever-changing workplace relations landscape. This short session will give a critical overview of your responsibilities. Hosted by Business SA on Thursday, 8 September from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
Tasting Australia EOI
Applications are open to host events as part of Tasting Australia in 2023. Food and beverage operators can host an associated event, which could include opportunities like a dinner, tasting, foraging experience or breakfast. Applications close on Friday 14 October.
Local fashion designers given opportunities to build business
The next generation of South Australian fashion designers will have access to studio, retail and event space as part of a new City of Adelaide initiative to support local, up-and-coming creatives. Fashion Est. — in North Adelaide Village — offers designers studio, retail and event space, as well as a chance to show the public their creative process. There are six designers currently using the pop-up space to boost their businesses.
Small business survey
Whether you are a new business or a seasoned operator, the State Government of South Australia wants to know what help you need to run your business. The state-wide survey aims to identify challenges and help empower small business owners. Responses will help formulate a Small Business Strategy. Have your say before Friday 7 October.
Rundle Mall goes greener
Australia’s largest green bin trial in a retail precinct has been launched in Rundle Mall, as part of an initiative to reduce food waste sent to landfill. Designated green bins for food scraps and compostable materials have been installed as part of the 12-month pilot program. The project is a partnership between the City of Adelaide, AEDA and the state's waste-reduction and resource-recovery agency, Green Industries SA.
Your lunchbreak, sorted ... at The Union Hotel
The Union Hotel on Waymouth Street had its beginnings back in 1855 and, since then, has become one of Adelaide’s most iconic watering holes. From lunchtime pub grub to a gourmet specials list — your lunchbreak never tasted so good at The Union Hotel.
Chit chat over breakfast
Learn how international graduates can play a significant role in relieving the skills shortage headache being felt by many South Australian businesses. It is on Friday 9 September.
Help me find... a toastie
Is there anything more tantalising to the taste buds than the smell of a toasted sandwich? ADLocal has a list of the establishments serving both classic and unusual takes on toasties.
