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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 Southern Adelaide Business Support Ecosystem
- 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 our two business hubs - the Cove Business Hub and Tonsley Innovation District
- Advocate on regional issues, and
- Provide opportunity through the Urban Activation Project.
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The City of Marion's Business Growth and Investment team have recently integrated into the new City Activation Department.
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 welcome to the role of Manager City Activation, Greg Salmon. Greg comes to the City of Marion from the City of Playford, where he played a key role in the Northern CBD project leading a $130 million dollar urban renewal project which has involved both public and private funded development. Greg has also held previous roles in the private sector. He has a background in urban design and planning and is passionate about creating sustainable cities which connect communities and create places for people. Welcome Greg!
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Exciting new Urban Activation Project!
In August, the City of Marion established the Urban Activation Project. $250,000 is available to support suitable projects which enhance infrastructure and community amenity around local shopping districts within the City of Marion.
We are inviting applications for projects through an Expression of Interest process. Projects must provide infrastructure that supports the activation of places, improves community amenity and attracts markets/events. Examples of projects may include: public art, community art, street furniture, lighting, community gardens, greenways, streetscapes, parklets, smart technology, environmental solutions, graffiti and crime prevention support.
The City of Marion will be visiting local shopping precincts and will be holding a number of briefing sessions. Have an idea for a project? Contact Donna Griffiths on 08 8375 6897 or via
email to find our more!
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Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board
Together with the City of Onkaparinga we recently launched the revitalised
Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board (SAEDB). Chaired by Nikki Govan, the Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board will collaborate and advocate throughout government, business, education, community and not-for-profit organisations to realise the full economic potential of our communities and our unique region. The Board will build on the region's competitive advantages by supporting innovation and diversification in the local economy. The Board have developed
five economic priorities that lay the foundation for regional economic growth over the next three years:
- Growth precincts
- Visitor and lifestyle economy
- Integrated transport and infrastructure
- Business community, and
- Smart region.
To learn more about the SAEDB and their five priorities, please visit the Board's website
southernadelaide.com.au
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CoMmunity Space @ the Tonsley Pod
Be part of our exciting activation of the Tonsley Pod at the
Tonsley Innovation District! Tonsley is an important asset for our future and we are an active participant in creating Tonsley as a vibrant and connected place to live, work, study and do business.
Visit our COMmunity Space on Thursdays in 2017 to:
- Enjoy inspiring and innovative seminars and presentations
- Network with other businesses and share ideas
- Learn and participate in fun and interactive workshops
- Gain a better understanding of sustainable practices.
Our program of events and workshops will align with the spirit of the site and will aim to attract the wider community into the precinct as well as engage those working and studying there.
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Get ready to explore everything digital!
Launched at last week's
Find Your Place in the Digital Space event, the City of Marion is pleased to announce its latest initiative for businesses and the wider community -
Space for Exploring Everything Digital (SEED).
SEED will provide access to a wide variety of programs, technology and events that support digital needs. This will range from a 'technology petting zoo', 3D printing and educational sessions to business support and industry expos. SEED is inclusive of the entire community, those who are interested in the hot new 'thing', those who need access to technologies to help them create, grow, develop or invent and those who have low levels of digital literacy.
If you have any program ideas or there is a specific technology you want to try out, let us know! Email
John Timoney
, Digital Project Officer or visit the
SEED website
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Want to reduce your energy bills?
Learn how to negotiate a better deal with energy retailers, reduce your lighting, heating, cooling and hot water costs and make your home or business more energy efficient. Join Jon Dee, host of the international award-winning 'Smart Money' business TV program on Sky News, at
Cove Civic Centre and
Tonsley Innovation District on Thursday 7 September. Attendees will receive a free copy of Jon's new energy efficiency guide. To book for this free event, please visit the
event page to register.
This event is presented by Resilient South, an initiative of the cities of Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham and Onkaparinga, which works to ensure businesses, communities, and environments can tackle the challenges of climate change.
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Skilled job-ready workers able to fill job vacancies
Drive Your Future Job Connect is matching current and former automotive supply chain workers with the right skills and experience, to the jobs you have available - at no cost to your business. The service is being delivered by MAS National, an organisation with extensive experience in connecting employers with suitable job candidates.
Automotive workers boast a wide range of trade and technical skills, as well as personal skills such as communication, team work, reliability, attention to detail, problem solving, and producing high work standards under pressure that would be an asset to any business.
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Grow Your Business Expo
We are excited to announce the
Grow Your Business Expo 2017
@ Tonsley, Thursday 9 November.
This is a large regional business event showcasing exhibitors which offer business to business support and the latest in technology to help businesses thrive.
We understand that time is money, so we have planned the day with as much as possible, so your afternoon out of the office is worthwhile.
Being a non-industry specific expo, businesses from all backgrounds are welcome to exhibit. This is a perfect opportunity for you to meet new contacts and build relationships.
If you would like to be a Strategic Partner or exhibitor please fill in the registration form or contact Georgie Johnson via email or phone 08 8375 6679.
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Local Markets @ Cove Civic Centre
Hallett Cove Business Association
will be holding its first Community Market, Sunday 24 September at the
Cove Civic Centre
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The market will provide a space for local traders to showcase and sell their products/services and create a bustling 'market' space for locals to browse, shop, eat and socialise.
To register as a stallholder, please email Hallett Cove Business Association's Marie Soliman. For more information about the market please visit HCBA's facebook page.
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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. Here are a couple of things coming up this month. Don't forget to visit our calendar to see what else is coming up ove the next couple of months.
Wednesday 13 September - Cove Civic Centre
Six weeks from Tuesday 19 September - Cove Civic Centre
The calendar is curated using feedback and aims to reflect 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.
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Business Resource of the Month
Podcasts are having a boost in popularity and there are a large number that can help you with your business.
How I Built This
is a podcast about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built. Each episode is a narrative journey marked by triumphs, failures, serendipity and insight - told by the founders of some of the world's best known companies and brands. Recently, host Guy Raz has interviewed business success stories from Lonely Planet, Compaq Computers and Rolling Stone. If you've ever built something from nothing, something you really care about - or even just dream about it - check out How I Built This.
Did you know the Cove Civic Centre has an extensive collection of business titles? Visit the centre to pick up this book or one of our other titles today!
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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.
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Manager City Activation
T: 08 7420 6525
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Business Growth & Investment Officer
T: 08 8375 6897
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Cove Business Coordinator
T: 08 8375 6765
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Project Support Officer
T: 08 8375 6679
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