On behalf of AEDA, we wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year with your loved ones. We've enjoyed working with you this year and it's been great to reflect on a big 2021 below! In this edition, you'll see our inaugural Major Projects Update, plus we are calling out to all Digital Creatives, with $300,000 on offer to activate the city.
Major Projects Update
With nearly $8 billion of projects underway or proposed in the city, from a $1.95 billion new hospital to five-star hotels, Adelaide is primed for growth in 2022 and beyond. It’s worth taking the time to consider some of the opportunities these projects may create for the city and your own business. See all 17 major developments listed here.
CreaTech City Challenge
We’re looking for SA innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses to design and deliver highly visible creative technology solutions that will revitalise the city and North Adelaide. Grants totalling $300,000 will be available as part of the Challenge.
Small business stories EOI
Thank you to those who have filled out our business stories EOI! We will be in touch with you in the new year. We would still love to hear from more businesses, please fill out this survey if you'd like us to tell your story and promote your business.
Lot Fourteen podcast
Hear about the magic happening at the globally connected business precinct on North Terrace from State Project Lead Di Dixon. Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts from Advertiser journalist Liz Walsh and Renew Adelaide CEO Andrew White.
Welcome to Accolade
Accolade Wines has relocated its head office to Adelaide CBD, with at least 160 staff to occupy an entire level at the GPO Exchange on Franklin Street. The move was made with help from AEDA, as part of our new Welcome to Adelaide program.
ADLFree Wi-Fi
A new high speed Wi-Fi service will be rolled out across Adelaide city with the Australian Government, City of Adelaide and TPG Telecom partnering to deliver a state-of-the-art system. More than 250 wireless access points will power the new network.
City Business Support
This free package has been extended until December 2022 and provides specialised services to support city businesses impacted by COVID-19, promote business capability and better position themselves in an increasingly globalised and digitally connected marketplace.
Adelaide Christmas Festival
The City of Adelaide’s Christmas Incentive Scheme has provided $160,000 to local performers and event organisers to add some festive cheer and spirit to the city. The Bauble Canopies on Peel St and Vaughan Place are available to view until 2 January, as will the Augmented Reality Trail.
We are looking forward to working with you in 2022, where we will build on the successes of the first 11 months of the Agency – including injecting $658,600 into the city economy via our Adelaide Long Lunch and Dinner's On Us campaigns, running the inaugural WellFest Adelaide festival, Rundle Mall winning Australia's Retail Precinct of the Year and our other business support initiatives. Our office will close on Friday 24 December and reopen Tuesday 4 January but contact us any time in the new year if you need business support – we are here to help. AEDA wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!
