The Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Learn about how Adelaide's visitor economy is going from strength to strength since the pandemic, see the traders spearheading the Regent Arcade's revival, extended trading hours in the CBD every Saturday during festival season and more, in this edition of City Business.
New Regent Arcade traders
From a sleepwear brand that came to fruition after its founder had a cardiac arrest, to a former SANFL footballer tapping into the personal and cleaning product space — these are just two of the new Regent Arcade traders that have embraced a Renew Adelaide initiative.
CBD trader at the Fringe
Libby Trainor Parker is putting on two Adelaide Fringe shows at Gluttony and hosting a further eight at her business Prompt Creative Centre on Pirie Street. Libby gives an insight into her creative process and how teachers can claim professional development hours by watching one of her shows.
Get the facts and figures from AEDA's Data4Brunch event
AEDA hosted its Data4Brunch event at The Playford Adelaide, which tapped into tourism, events and the visitor economy. Brunch was very informative, and here are some takeaway points from speakers for you to consume later.
Food, drink and fortune
Get a glimpse into the future with an interactive fortune cookie at the Adelaide Central Market. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and GPT-3 technology, The Cookie predicts the future, from the personal to the global. Head to the Market to see what your future holds. The Cookie is part of the Adelaide CreaTech City Challange, a joint initiative funded by the Government of South Australia, City of Adelaide and AEDA.
Celebrate IWD on byADL
Does your business have sanitary products always on hand for when needed? There’s no better time to change for the better than in the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023. On byADL.com.au you can buy Taboo Period Products — organic and cotton menstrual products — and have them delivered to your door or office with free next day delivery (T&Cs apply).
Extended trading hours across the CBD during festival season
Businesses across the CBD can trade until 7:00 pm every Saturday during the festival season. The CBD Tourist Precinct has been granted exclusive extended trading hours every Saturday, between 18 February and 18 March, allowing traders within the 5000 postcode to take advantage of extra foot traffic in the city.
Grants and opportunities
AEDA offers businesses and individuals access to grants and opportunities to create a progressive, vibrant and livable city. Get advice about work, health and safety, or have your business strategy reviewed with some of the latest grants on offer.
SCALE(UP) Summit
Connect with industry leaders to discuss pathways to support your business at the SCALE(UP) SUMMIT, part of the _SOUTHSTART// ODYSSEY festival. The event, on 8 March, aims to foster a better understanding of business growth journey and the resources needed to navigate through it.
MallFest ft Coopers off to a strong start in Rundle Mall
The vibrancy of the Festival season heads to Rundle Mall to celebrate MallFest — a curated schedule of exciting entertainment, live performances, world-class buskers and more. Enjoy live DJs every Festival Friday, along with a program of musicians, artists, circus and dance from the talented Bamboozled performers each Festival Saturday, and a place to relax and unwind at the iconic Coopers Bar.
2-for-1 Electric Skies tickets
Adelaide Fringe is offering City Business subscribers a 2 for 1 offer to Electric Skies — a multi-sensory light, sound and drone spectacular at Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi. Use the promo code ELECTRIC241. This promo code applies until the allocation is exhausted. Transaction fee applies.
Event funding available
The South Australian Tourism Commission has launched the next round of its Regional Event Fund, and events held in the Adelaide metro area can apply. Up to $50,000 per year, for three years, is available for established events, while new and emerging events can apply to receive up to $20,000 per year, for three years.
WIN! Adelaide Festival Prize Pack worth more than $480
City Business subscribers can be in the running to win an Adelaide Festival prize pack, worth more than $480. Fill in the form, accessible below, and you can score yourself a designated picnic area with a cheese basket at opening night event, Spinifex Gum, on Friday 3 March at Elder Park, a Writer's Week book pack, and a double pass to both Hear my Eyes: Pan's Labyrinth x Sleep D and Hans & Gret. Entries on Monday 27 February 2023 at 12:00 pm ACDT. T&Cs apply.
