Business Talk June 2017

June 2017

Welcome to Business Talk
Business success is essential to the future of the City of Marion as a place to live, learn, work and invest.

The City of Marion's Open for Business program is here to support the business community to:

Be your first point of contact at the City of Marion
Provide local business support services through the Tonsley Small Business Advisory Service and the Southern Adelaide Business Support System
Connect you with local businesses, skilled people, associations and training providers
Offer networking and information
Work with partners to deliver local initiatives such as Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board, Visitor Economy, Digital literacy projects and Workforce Development
Activate the Cove Business Hub and Tonsley Innovation District, and
Advocate on regional issues.

City Activitation - Recent changes at the City of Marion

The City of Marion's Business Growth and Investment team are excited to be integrated into the new City Activation Department within the City Development Division.

This new department will grow the city's vibrancy and ensure the public realm connects communities and businesses, activates streetscapes, builds a sense of place, supports economic prosperity and contributes to the long term sustainability of the city.

We have recently farewelled Neil McNish, who many of you will know as our Manager Business Growth and Investment. We would like to recognise the significant contribution Neil made to the City of Marion. Neil played a major role in embedding economic development within our strategic priorities and lifting the standard of services delivered to our business community. We wish him all the best.

Vote for your favourite local business

The Hallett Cove Business Association has officially launched its inaugural local business awards. The awards are open to any businesses in Hallett Cove, Trott Park, Sheidow Park, O'Halloran Hill and Marino. Any member of the Hallett Cove Business Association regardless of location can also be nominated.

The award categories and sponsors are:

Retail (includes Online) sponsored by David Speirs MP
Trades sponsored by Green Pritchard Accountants
Professional Services Under 5 People sponsored by ANZ Hallett Cove
Professional Services Over 5 People sponsored by LoanMarket - Marie Soliman
Hospitality sponsored by Patritti Wines
Outstanding Customer Service sponsored by GMS Commercial Maintenance
Business of the Year sponsored by Cove Tavern

Nominations are open until 30 June 2017 and can be made online at www.hallettcovebusinessassociation.com.au or via printed forms available at Cove Civic Centre, Cove Sports and Community Club, Mitre 10, The Cove Tavern, City of Marion Administration Centre and ANZ Hallett Cove. The winners will be presented at an exclusive cocktail event at the Cove Civic Centre on 31 July 2017.

Signatures Café @ Marion Cultural Centre

Are you an experienced café operator looking to open or build your business in Southern Adelaide? Signatures Café, located within our Award Winning Marion Cultural Centre is currently seeking Expression of Interests to lease. For more information see here. Expressions of Interest close 30 June 2017.

Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan -we want your feedback

You are invited to provide feedback on Council's plans for the future of the city.

The draft City of Marion Annual Business Plan 2017-2018 and Strategic Plan 2017-2027 and are both open for community consultation. This is an opportunity for you to tell us your thoughts on the projects Council intends to undertake over the next year and its long term strategies.

Please visit www.makingmarion.com.au/strategic-abp to participate. Community engagement closes 13 June 2017 .

Business Calendar of Events - What's coming up?

The City of Marion has a wide-ranging calendar of affordable events that are run by business professionals. Activities are held at either Cove Civic Centre or Tonsley - our two business hubs. Meet new people or learn something new. There is something for everyone.

The calendar is curated using feedback that we receive and the needs of the business community. Do you have any suggestions for the events calendar? We would love to hear from you! Email Marissa Lindsay, Cove Business Coordinator with your feedback.

What's your idea for making a difference?

The City of Marion 2017/18 Youth Grants Program can provide funding to help make your idea a reality. Our program encourages not-for-profit community groups, organisations and young people aged 12-25 to set up and undertake projects or activities that aim to achieve positive outcomes in local communities. Voice your thoughts, create your project and do it! For more information, please visit our website.

Unsung Heroes Nominations

The race is on to find Marion's community champions after nominations opened for the 2017 Unsung Heroes Awards .

The awards salute the men, women and youths who make Marion a better place with their generosity and courage and commitment to the environment, sport, business and the arts.

The Unsung Heroes Awards are held annually and every person or group nominated will be recognised at an event on Wednesday, 19 July at the Marion Cultural Centre.

Seven local businesses were honoured at last year's awards.

Nomination forms are available from City of Marion's libraries, neighbourhood centres and offices and online at marion.sa.gov.au

Entries close on Monday, 3 July.

If you would like to nominate for the 2017 Unsung Heroes, please visit our website .

In closing ...

We hope you have found this newsletter of interest and please feel free to forward this onto your networks or others that may be interested in what's happening in the City of Marion and the greater Southern Adelaide region.