City Business 11 December

The Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) latest City Business newsletter is here to give you information and resources to support your business.

Find out how you can:

- Apply for an events grant
- Take advantage of Christmas and New Year City visitation
- Throw a Christmas party in the city

Leading Adelaide restaurateur Emma Kardachi appointed to AEDA Board

Leading Adelaide restaurateur and marketing leader Emma Kardachi has been appointed to the AEDA Board for two and a half years. Ms Kardachi is a key driver of popular Adelaide restaurants including Fugazzi Bar & Dining Room, Osteria Oggi, Shōbōsho, Latteria Bar, Bread & Bone Wood Grill and Maybe Mae, all in the CBD, as well as ShoSho and Nido Pasta Bar in Hyde Park, and Henley House in Henley Beach.

Apply for a $10k Grant

Access up to $10,000 in funding through the City of Adelaide's Business Accessibility Support Program (BASP). Eligible businesses can benefit from personalised disability action plans and take part in workshops designed to enhance physical, digital and service accessibility.

Have Your Say: Chihuly

Chihuly in the Botanic Garden has had an astounding impact on the city, with more than 500,000 people visiting the exhibition since it opened in September. From foot traffic, visitation to increased sales—you can have your say on how the exhibition has impacted your business.

Event Funding Opportunities

Applications for AEDA’s Commercial Events and Festivals Sponsorship Program are open now. The program provides financial support to eligible for-profit organisations to assist in the staging of events and festivals that create a vibrant and dynamic city experience.

Get Your Hands on Data

AEDA's Data and Insights team has reached a significant team milestone, responding to more than 300 requests for information in one year. From information about consumer spending to foot traffic—the data team can help you get key facts and figures to help you plan your 2025 business goals.

Boost Business this Xmas

City businesses are being encouraged to update their ATDW listing as soon as possible to take advantage of the Christmas and New Years rush. Having a valid ATDW listing provides opportunities for your business to be promoted by AEDA’s Experience Adelaide mediums.

A Local Economy Going From Strength-to-Strength

AEDA has developed its first strategic plan outlining the Agency’s approach to increasing economic activity in Adelaide over the next four years. The AEDA Strategic Plan 2024/25 - 2028/29 outlines the Agency's approach over the next four years in regard to how it will deliver on its Charter requirements, the City of Adelaide Strategic Plan and Council’s recently endorsed Economic Development Strategy.

Innovation Festival

Tickets are on sale for the three-day _SOUTHSTART festival that brings together founders, investors and industry visionaries. The event, supported by AEDA, gives startups the opportunity to uncover meaningful insights and genuine connections.

See For Yourself Campaign

AEDA's See for Yourself campaign is extending into 2025, focusing on daytime summer activities and family-friendly experiences. Showcase your business/event to a wide audience—submit imagery before 28 February for potential inclusion in the campaign roll-out.

Celebrate the End of the Working Year at These City Venues

Boost the visibility of your business by setting up a free Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing. With more people looking for their next holiday adventure every day, it's the perfect time to take advantage of the heightened interest and connect with this large, engaged audience.

Culture: The Life of Our City

Share your thoughts and ideas to help the City of Adelaide shape its first 10-year Cultural Strategy, which includes staging of events and festivals.

Hotel Booking Boom

Hotel occupancy is poised for a significant boost in December with new data forecasting a sharp increase in bookings, outpacing last year’s figures for the same period.

Adelaide Economic Development Agency
Kaurna Country
Eagle Chambers, 5 Pirie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
ABN: 76 182 348 392

T 08 8203 7001
E [email protected]
aedasa.com.au

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