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Western Business Leaders Newsletter
Hello,
August has been a bumper month, with three workshops and events delivered since our last newsletter. We started August with our very first webinar format.
In case you have missed it, our 2024/25 business and art and culture grants are now live and accepting applications. Read more about these grant opportunities for your business below.
The Economic Development Team have been hitting the streets in Hindmarsh! We are currently engaging with businesses to understand the employment opportunities in the area, this work will help to inform future marketing and promotion activities.
If you know other businesses who would benefit from this information, share this email with them and encourage them to be part of our Western Business Leaders group. If you do have a story to share, would like to contribute information or have questions about anything featured in this newsletter, please get in touch.
Women in the West - Celebrating Diversity
Thank you to all of the wonderful women who joined us last night at our Women in the West 'Celebrating Diversity and Women in Business' workshop earlier this month.
A special thank you to Ethel Osazuwa from Possible Consulting for her inspiring presentation and to our amazing panel for sharing their business stories: Sunita Miranda, Cornerstone Alliance and Easyread.tech; Roann Junio-Hartmann, Cobber; and Ellie Moazen, Persian Creation!
The City Of Charles Sturt acknowledges the South Australian Government’s Office for Small and Family Business for their support through the Connecting Women in Business grant to make this event possible.
You can view the event gallery below.
Adelaide Beaches Tourism Networking Event
Thank you to more than 100 tourism and hospitality operators who joined us at Big Shed Brewing last week for our latest Adelaide Beaches Tourism Networking Event!
Thank you to our amazing line-up of speakers and honorary guests: Hon Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs; Linda Lacey, Tourism Industry Council South Australia - TICSA; Craig Basford and Jason Harris of Big Shed Brewing; and MC Lauren De Cesare of Adelady and Hello SA.
Thank you to all of our local trade tables: Visit Henley Beach Businesses - Creative Soul Prints, Naomi Schwartz Jewellery Design Gallery, Bami Henley Beach, Tili Arts, Durham Serviced Apartments, Threefold Distilling, Nest/ Sellar Door/ The Local Canteen, Viking Yacht Charters, Clever Little Picnic, Incognito Café, One & All, Stamford Grand Adelaide, Gelista, and Fishing Trips with Skip.
Special mention to our door prize sponsors: Creative Soul Prints, X-Golf West Lakes, The Mosaic Hotel, Big Shed Brewing, Threefold Distilling, Coast Hair, Coast Tanning Studio 24/7 contactless tanning booths, Visit Henley Beach, and Incognito Cafe.
This event was proudly presented by the City of Charles Sturt and Western Adelaide Tourism Alliance: City of Port Adelaide Enfield, City of Holdfast Bay, and City of West Torrens.
You can view the event gallery below.
Silver Fleece
A warm welcome to the new owners of City of Charles Sturt business, Silver Fleece, Melanie and Dean Flintoft! Our team paid a visit to welcome them and the previous employees returning to work following the business sale.
Currently 15/20 employees have returned, and there are plans to grow the number of employees shortly.
Melanie said, "It's very exciting to save the last mill in Australia!"
We are delighted to hear how they have saved the 73-year-old business from liquidation and their plans to expand Silver Fleece and their label, Sunset Lover.
Silver Fleece is located in our Hindmarsh precinct.
Governor Visit
Earlier this month the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia joined the City of Charles Sturt Economic Development team, Mayor Angela Evans, and CEO Paul Sutton for a tour of MacTaggart Scott Australia Pty Ltd.
This was a fantastic opportunity to showcase a local business working on an international scale for many years, see our Governor of South Australia meeting with business leaders to understand the issues, and share our City of Charles Sturt Investment Attraction Prospectus.
Burnout to Balance
Mastering Stress, Overwhelm and the Mental Load
Do you want to take care of your team's mental health and well-being, but find yourself not knowing where to start or how to make it a priority? Running your own business can be all-consuming, which is where our expert-led series of wellbeing workshops comes in.
This initiative is proudly supported by the South Australian Office of Small and Family Business. It addresses the recent finding reported in their 2023–2030 strategic plan, revealing that 62% of small business owners feel that their mental health has been negatively impacted over the last 12 months.
Guest Facilitator: Bel Ryan, Ignite Wellbeing Co
When: Thursday 25 September
Session One: 9:30am-12:30pm
Session Two: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Healthy Living Precinct, 16-20 Hindmarsh Avenue, Welland, 5007
Western Business Leaders - AI for Business
Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your small business with our upcoming workshop, hosted by the City of Charles Sturt and facilitated by AI and digital marketing expert Simone Douglas.
This hands-on session is designed specifically for small business owners who want to stay ahead of the curve. Learn practical ways to integrate AI into your operations, from automating routine tasks to enhancing customer experiences. Simone will break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand strategies, helping you harness AI to drive growth and efficiency in your business.
Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your business!
Guest Facilitator: Simone Douglas, Digital Marketing AOK
When: Thursday 3 October, 6pm-8pm
Where: Jarmer’s Kitchen, 18 Park Terrace, Bowden, 5007
Western Business Leaders - Women in the West - Productivity & Building your Business from Home
Home-based business can create the freedom and flexibility in how you spend your time and make your money. But it can be challenging trying to stick to a plan, and working from home can be a lonely place.
This workshop will help home-based businesses and professionals connect with the broader Women in the West network and work with high-performance leader Ally Nitschke to build their confidence and capability. Attendees will learn how to focus on their goals, stay on track and grow without the stress and burnout.
Guest Facilitator: Ally Nitschke, Made for More
When: Tuesday 29 October, 6pm-8pm
Where: Healthy Living Precinct, 16-20 Hindmarsh Avenue, Welland, 5007
Martin Haese Success Over the Horizon
The Northern Economic Leaders event is designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses with critical insights, support, and connections needed to thrive in a sustainable future.
Martin Haese, Chairperson of the Premier’s Climate Change Council, will share his vision of the future, exploring how regulatory changes and sustainability trends will impact businesses over the next 5-10 years.
When: 17 October, 7:30am-9:30am
Where: City of Salisbury Community Hub, 34 Church Street, Salisbury
The Talent Pipeline: Hiring Apprentices for your Salon Webinar
Guest speakers include salon owners, training organisations, and the Australian Government Department of Workplace Relations, who will provide valuable information and guidance on recruiting and retaining apprentices and trainees.
The webinar is hosted by the Australian Hairdressing Council.
When: 9 September, 1pm-2pm
Where: via online webinar
Creating a thriving Western Adelaide is dependent on a resilient business community.
Grants are a great way to fund your projects but they open, close and change regularly. Stay up to date by signing up to Grant Guru, our grant finding service so you don't miss out on future funding.
City of Charles Sturt Grants Program 2024/2025
Local businesses, artists, arts organisations, musicians, or live music venues in the City of Charles Sturt can apply for grant funding to develop and deliver new ideas, initiatives or projects in our City.
Explore our range of grants and funding opportunities targeted to our business, arts and events communities:
- Business Grants
- Business Support Program – supports business to adapt and innovate in a changing environment
- Shop Local – improve your shop front, run new activations or experiences
- Arts and Culture Grants
- Arts Fund - supports local artists and art organisations on new creative projects
- Live & Local – supports local musicians, live music venues and small businesses to host live music
Applicants are encouraged to contact our team to discuss your idea and the type of support you are seeking.
You can also explore our interactive map showcasing how our 2023/2024 grant program has made such a significant impact across our City through multiple funding streams. You can also learn more about our current Business Advisors.
Entrepreneurship Program
South Australian Business Chamber is currently seeking applicants for the November intake of the SAYES and Encore Programs. You can learn more about how council supports participants through these scholarships below.
New grants to power up your energy savings
Looking to make your small business more energy efficient? Apply now for a Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant.
If you’re a small business owner or not-for-profit organisation in South Australia, you can access matched funding of between $2,500 and $50,000 to invest in new equipment or solutions to cut your future energy bills.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 29 November 2024, unless funding is exhausted prior.
Energy Bill Relief
The Australian Government has announced that eligible small businesses will receive a rebate of $325 from the Australian Government on upcoming electricity bills.
The South Australian Government has extended the energy bill relief to include eligible small businesses receiving electricity through an embedded network, such as shopping centres.
Small Business Sustainability Support
The Small Business Sustainability Support Program has been designed to help you develop strategies to improve your environmental sustainability, and to build the skills and capability to implement sustainable business practices.
Eligible businesses will have the opportunity to access a subsidised Business Sustainability Assessment within Stage 2.
Fearless Innovator Grant Program
Applications are now open for the Fearless Innovator Grants program!
Female innovators can now apply for grants to help grow and scale their businesses into new markets through two streams: Accelerate (up to $10,000 to accelerate a business) and Scale Up (up to $30,000 to scale up a business).
Tasting Australia 2025
Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival. In 2025 Tasting Australia will take place from 2– 11 May, with events held across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Applications are now open for next year's program.
Key Dates
- Applications close – Fri 4 Oct 2024 – Applications submitted after this date attract $1000 late fee
- Acceptance advised – Thu 10 Oct 2024
- Website and printed program copy sent for your approval – Fri 1 Nov 2024
- Website and printed program copy approval and payment due – Fri 8 Nov 2024
- Online pre-Christmas launch – First week of December 2024
- Printed program launch – Feb 2025
- Festival dates – 2-11 May 2025
Registrations are now open and more information can be found below.
City of Charles Sturt Rebate Subsidy Program
Rebates of up to $250 are available to assist individuals, businesses and groups with the costs of registering an event in this festival's associated events program. There is a total funding pool of $4,000. Please contact Vic Pisani, Place Leader, to learn more on vpisani@charlessturt.sa.gov.au.
Adelaide Beaches Tourism Marketing Support
The Adelaide Beaches website is the premier website for all there is to see and do and where to stay in the Western Region of Adelaide and you can be listed on it.
There is no cost to list your business on the ATDW and it is free to have your information featured on the Adelaide Beaches website.
Treebate Scheme
Buy and plant a tree on your property and we’ll give you back half of what you paid! Council will rebate you 50% of the purchase price of a tree you plant on your property up to a maximum rebate of $50 per tree.
Businesses may apply for a rebate for up to 10 trees.
Follow the link below to review the full conditions and apply online.
The City of Charles Sturt supports local businesses, artists, arts organisations, musicians, live music venues and residents to develop and deliver new ideas, initiatives or projects in our City.
Adelaide Green Clean
We recently caught up with Australian Green Clean, a family-owned award-winning business providing sustainable cleaning and waste management services for major festivals, events, education institutions, stadiums and venues as well as commercial properties throughout Australia. With over 450 staff, AGC are a proud South Australian business and believe that to live in the future we need to make dumping waste to landfill a thing of the past!
Providing services to over 200 venues and large commercial sites as well as over 300 events each year across Australia, they are currently working in partnership with the Royal Adelaide Show to meet their zero waste goals.
Beers Grow on Trees
Local businesses, Frigid.Cloud, EverGreen Gardening, and the City of Charles Sturt partnered for National Tree Day 2024, to raise a glass to a greener future. The partnership delivered a unique and impactful event on Sunday, 28 July at Bowden Brewing in Plant 3 Bowden.
The celebration went beyond the brew: a tree was planted for each pint purchased on National Tree Day.
Coffee in Common
The City of Charles Sturt is proud to have supported Coffee in Common with their sustainable targets.
Davide and Sean share their experience participating in our Business Support Program.
Their business has leveraged our pilot Responsible Cafes program and subsequently accessed grant funding to strategically achieve their sustainable goals.
Foodee
We visited Jenn and Andy to talk about their experience with our Business Support Program.
We also spoke about their recent win at our inaugural City of Charles Sturt Business Recognition Awards, juggling family life and business, and what's next for their growing business.
Explore Art in Henley Beach during SALA Festival
Visit Henley Beach this month for a seaside stroll, explore the SALA artwork, and explore the shopping and dining while you’re there.
There are a number of South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival events proudly hosted in our City. You can find the list of all of the artists and their creative works here if you search by 'City of Charles Sturt'. You can also learn about all of the SALA exhibitions in Henley Beach here.
Supporting Fringe Artists
The City of Charles Sturt supports Fringe artists and creatives through:
- $100 registration subsidies - reducing costs for all artists and events to be held in our City (automatically applied
- Arts Fund Grants of up to $5,000 and Live Music Grants of up to $4,000 for eligible projects
- Woodville Town Hall - offering a range of different spaces and configurations for shows from an intimate to large scale events
- Diverse range of affordable City of Charles Sturt operated spaces for shows or rehearsal venues.
- Connections to cultural community clubs and venues for collaboration opportunities or venue hire.
James Brickworks
We are looking for creative ideas, from live music, illuminations, projection, markets and more. We have Arts and Culture Grants for new one off and time limited creative projects that encourage public engagement in the Arts and Live Music.
For more information about the incredible James Brickworks heritage space get in touch with the Urban Projects team - 8408 1111.
Adelaide Fringe 2025
The 2025 Adelaide Fringe venue registrations are open - it's completely FREE to register your venue and anyone can be involved. A Fringe venue doesn’t have to be an established theatre, pub, or club either. It can be a restaurant, café, florist, park, laundromat, caravan, warehouse, garage, cinema, foyer, anywhere, you name it.
Venue registrations for the Adelaide Fringe are now open and more information can be found here.
You can search for current open tenders on the SA Tenders and Contracts website, which is commonly used for public tendering for major purchases of goods, services and works.
You can also register with SA Tenders and Contracts to receive notification of the latest upcoming public tenders and contract opportunities via the link below.
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