The Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business. Celebrate Adelaide ranking in the top one per cent of most-loved destinations in the world, access professional business advice and see sustainability incentives for your business through the City of Adelaide (CoA) and more, in this edition of City Business.
Adelaide the most-loved region capital in Australia, data shows
Adelaide is in the top one per cent of the most-loved destinations around the world, according to new Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI) figures. The 2023 edition of Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World showed Adelaide ranked at 65 of 21,330 locations across the globe. It was most popular for its restaurants, dining, festivals and events.
Apply to light up the night
First Nations artists can apply to have their experimental moving-image up in lights thanks to a new Illuminate Adelaide program. Successful applicants of the New Light program will have their work displayed on the Adelaide Festival Centre screens. Successful artists/artist groups will receive a fee of $2,000 (ex. GST) to produce the work.
Professional Business Advice
Business SA has teamed up with AEDA to provide a comprehensive suite of professional services to assist businesses located in the Adelaide CBD and North Adelaide. The service costs are either subsidised or fully funded by AEDA. Some services are subject to approval and conditions apply.
More musicians touring in Adelaide thanks to Hindley Street Music Hall
More international and national music acts are choosing Adelaide as a place to do business thanks to a revamp of a vacant nightclub, according to Five Four Entertainment director Craig Lock. The Hindley Street Music Hall, which opened in 2022 at the former HQ Complex nightclub site, underwent a $6m redevelopment to create a concert venue that fits up to 2000 people. Mr Lock says Hindley Street Music Hall, the latest jewel in Adelaide’s UNESCO City of Music crown, “plugged a hole” in the city's live performance scene to make Adelaide an exciting place to play in South Australia.
Buy local from byADL
byADL — Australia's first city-wide digital marketplace — is a gamechanger for the city economy. Buy from a range of city retailers, in one transaction, and have everything delivered to your door the next day. Get Valentine's Day gifts over $50 delivered straight to your office with AEDA's free delivery promotion. T&Cs apply.
The future of energy costs
Have a say about how the costs of households and businesses feeding solar into the grid (export tariffs) should be shared fairly as part of SA Power Network (SAPN)'s People's Panel. SAPN is looking for up to 20 businesses of different sizes, both with and without solar panels, to take part. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Sustainability incentives available thanks to the CoA
Are you considering sustainable technologies, practices or initiatives for your home, business, non-profit community or sporting facility, commercial building or event? Cash back is available to make this more affordable through CoA’s Sustainability Incentive Scheme. Offers include appliance electrification, solar PV, energy monitoring, electric vehicle charging stations, water saving devices, home and business energy assessments, and more.
Festival period trading hours
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.
How to avoid a cyber attack
Mitigate the risk of data breaches and cybersecurity issues on your business with the 'Essential Eight' internet security guidelines, developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre. Delve into areas such as applying controls for software applications, patching software applications and more.
A day out with... the Adelaide Fringe's Heather Croall
Supporting small businesses across the city is like visiting old friends for Adelaide Fringe Chief Executive and Artistic Director Heather Croall. The arts and culture aficionado says small businesses bring diversity, energy and a “heartfelt” love of the precinct where they operate. ADLocal caught up with Ms Croall as part of its A day out with... series where top business leaders promote the little guys that make the city tick.
