City of Marion - Open for Business Newsletter March 2021

March 2021

Open for Business - March 2021

Welcome to the Mad March edition of Open for Business.

The Marion Cultural Centre has 40 Fringe shows that are not to be missed!

There is a Digital Expo at the Cove Civic Centre that is a great opportunity to find your place in the digital space.

International Women's Day is also coming up on the Monday 8 March so make sure you recognise the women, leaders, business owners, professionals, and community members that positively influence you and celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.

Please scroll below for the exciting workshops, events and more taking place in Marion this March.

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Cove Business Hub

NEW Co-working Booking Portal

It has never been so easy for you to start co-working at Cove Business Hub with our new online portal. The portal is your one stop shop to book a tour, browse our upcoming workshops and events, view other co-working members or book a desk all from your phone today.

Free trials still available so book your desk today.

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Events and Programs

Leadership for Business Owners: Reset, Refocus and Reengergise

Leadership for business owners will set your business up for success by transforming your thinking and elevating your approach to not only your business but yourself as a business professional. You will also have the opportunitiy to:

grow your business networks and meet other like-minded business owners
be connected to local support services
participate in business matching

Reset, Refocus & Reenergise

After a rollercoaster of a year in 2020, its time to reset, refocus and reenergise yourself and your business.

They say that overwhelm comes before clarity. Taking the time out to plan your year will set you up for success on where you want to take your business.

Delivered by Ally Nitschke, Made for More

Wednesday 17 March 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Cove Business Hub

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TEDx Morning Tea

Join us for our next TEDx, discussion and morning tea.

Interested in visiting Cove Business Hub but aren't sure what it's all about? Join us for our upcoming TEDx, discussion and morning tea and network with some of the existing co-workers, find out about other upcoming workshops and events and find out more about support services available to you and your business.

Bring a collegue or friend and join us for the rest of the day in the co-working space.

Tuesday 16 March 11:00 pm - 12:15 pm

Cove Business Hub - next session in May 2021

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Social Content Club

Are you always struggling to find photos for your social media and website content? Join us for two afternoons and stock up on your own personal library of images to use for your business.

In the first session you will plan what set-ups and scenes you would like and the following week you will work with other businesses to have them appear in your photos as mock customers or clients.

Thursday 15 April and 22 April 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Cove Business Hub

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Pimp your Profile

Are you missing out on some of the greatest business and networking opportunities available in your hand?

LinkedIn has over 766M users and only 3M are posting content each week. If there’s ever been a time to start using this platform it’s right now. It’s crucial that your LinkedIn profile is showcasing you and your business in the very best way.

During the session you will update your profile to attract your ideal audience and position yourself with authority.

Delivered by Ally Nitschke, Made for More

Wednesday 28 April 9:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Cove Business Hub

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Edwardstown

Marion Council has kick started the revitalisation of Edwardstown, completing the first stage of a plan to "green" the suburb by planting 176 street trees.

It will upskill local business, create a brand to market the area and commission artworks for stobie poles recognising local businesses that have been in operation for over 25 years.

Council has installed signage, is negotiating opening its first creative co-working hub in the area and will plant a further 150 trees.

Seven businesses have also been acknowledged by Council for their contributions to job creation and the edwardstown economy. The businesses include: Apex Home Improvements, Caddle Crash Repairs, Castle Plaza, Delway Brass, Kytons Bakery, Precise Machining and Manufacturing & Zonge Engineering and Resear ch.

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Southern Business Mentoring Program

New Digital Marketing - Social Media Advisor

Belinda Bracale from Neon Moose has recently joined the Southern Business Mentoring Program as the new social media advisor.

How can Belinda help you?

Through a 60-minute deep dive on your business, you will walk away with:

Creative ideas
Actionalable social media/ PR/ copywriting tips, and
Clarity and confidence to run your business or at least the marketing + social side - like a pro.

Belinda can assist your business with:

Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest, and
LinkedIn

Book now

Business Support Services and News

Upcoming Events with Southern Business Connections

Build your Business Workshop

If you can't market yourself, you can't market your business. This workshop will unlock the secrets to building a successful business!

Building your personal brand with presenter Jerry Kleeman, topics include:

Elevator speech
Social media
Networking to success

Thursday 18 March at 5:00 pm at the Edwardstown Club.

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Informal Networking Drinks

This is where the magic happens!

Join Southern Business Connections (SBC) for a relaxed networking event, no agenda, no surprises, meet other business owners for a drink. FREE for everyone to attend. BYO drinks.

Come and meet others in the SBC community.

Monday 12 April at 5:00 pm at the Marion Hotel.

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Other News

Replace the Waste From 1 March 2020

From 1 March, SA will lead the way in the ban of single-use plastic. Single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be prohibited from the sale, supply or distribution in South Australia.

If you're a food vendor and require a disposable option you will need to order single-use plastic alternatives. Speak to your supplier to find out what they stock or contact Green Industries SA for the list of 'Suppliers of Alternative Products'.

NOTE: Exemptions will apply for single-use plastic straws for people with a disability or medical needs.