The Adelaide Economic Development Agency's latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business.
The Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA)'s latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Learn about the various grant opportunities available, including the Strategic Events Fund, Citywide Shopfront Improvement Grant and Strategic Partnerships Program. All this and more in this instalment of City Business.
Funding of up to $100,000 for events and festivals available
To increase economic activity in the city, AEDA and the City of Adelaide (CoA) have established the Strategic Events Fund. It offers two categories of funding to assist in the staging of events that drive visitation, economic activity and vibrancy in the CBD and North Adelaide. The categories include new events that can receive up to $100,000 in funding, or the expansion of existing events that can receive up to $50,000. It is open to not-for-profits, individuals, sole traders and businesses. Applications close on Friday 31 March 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Spruce up your shopfront with a new grant of up to $10,000
Small businesses, organisations and property owners can apply for a citywide Shopfront Improvement Grant. It can be used to enhance the presentation of a building or business, contribute to customer amenity or make a creative contribution to the streetscape. Funding is available for up to 80 per cent of the total project cost, to a maximum of $10,000 per applicant. It is the second round of Shopfront Improvement Grants this year. Applications close Monday 15 August 2022 at 4:00 pm.
The basis of Base Camp
From Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe to the Lucky Dumpling Market at OzAsia, events guru Daniel Michael has been in the events industry for more than 30 years. When the chance to run a winter wonderland event, complete with an outdoor ice rink came about, he got his skates on to create a city experience like no other.
Vacant tenancies makeover
Property owners and artists can apply to be part of the citywide Vacant Tenancy Revitalisation Program. Vacant shopfronts can be transformed into pieces of art to attract prospective tenants and bring vibrancy to retail areas. There is no cost to be a part of the program.
Find out how to get involved in WellFest Adelaide this October
WellFest Adelaide, a celebration of wellbeing in the city, is making a return from 7 – 30 October 2022. This year, AEDA is giving businesses in the CBD and North Adelaide an opportunity to run an event or experience that aligns with wellbeing. Express your interest to be involved in the festival.
Vote in upcoming elections
Property and business owners across the city can vote in the upcoming Local Government election. Your say is important and you must enrol to participate. Enrolment closes on Friday 29 July 2022 at 5:00 pm. Use the City of Adelaide’s Eligibility Checker to find out if you are eligible to cast a vote.
Funding of up to $300,000
Help grow the city’s economy through the Strategic Partnerships Program. The funding, between $75,000 - $300,000, is designed to increase the number of city residents, support existing firms, attract new companies, leverage investment in innovation assets, and position Adelaide as a great destination to live, work and invest.
Coffee, tea and hot chocolate offer during Illuminate Adelaide
City workers can get discounted hot beverages at Illuminate Adelaide's Base Camp in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. Say 'CITY WORKER' and get a $2 tea, $3 coffee or $3 hot chocolate every weekday before 4:00 pm. Substitute milks are free of charge.
Your Lunchbreak, Sorted
In Your Lunchbreak, Sorted this fortnight, head to Garçon Bleu. The restaurant, on level nine of the Sofitel Adelaide, introduces a modern new French concept, inspired by a love of food and wine.
Register a .au direct name
If your business has an existing eligible .au domain name (such as .com.au and .net.au), you have until 20 September to indicate whether you will apply for the exact match of your name in .au direct via the Priority Allocation Process.
Melbourne Street among top performing city mainstreets
Melbourne Street has one of the lowest vacancy rates across the city, new data analysed by AEDA shows. New figures revealed that 140 of 148 shopfronts were currently occupied along Melbourne Street — a 5.4 per cent vacancy rate. Gouger Street also had a 5.4 per cent vacancy rate, reaffirming it is one of the CBD's top performing mainstreets.
ADLocal: Help me find ... a pub with a fireplace
Looking for somewhere cosy to relax for after work drinks? In the next edition of ADLocal, find out where you can rug up and enjoy a drink or two by the fire.
Digital marketplace: An additional sales channel
CBD and North Adelaide traders can secure an additional sales channel, and customers can buy from a range of traders in one transaction, in AEDA's new digital marketplace.
