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| View in browser Get the most up-to-date information to help inform your corporate decisions with the Adelaide Economic Development Agency's (AEDA) latest City Business newsletter.   In this edition, discover more about: How AEDA's latest Investment Prospectus can help drive business decisions Why a strong digital brand helps small businesses thrive How to take advantage of extra foot traffic during the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant New AEDA Investment Prospectus Now Available Adelaide stands at the forefront of investment opportunity—a city defined by ambition, confidence and a proactive approach to progress. Renowned for its competitive business environment, Adelaide offers premium infrastructure and commercial facilities, as well as a vibrant public realm. Discover how your business can thrive in Adelaide by exploring AEDA’s latest Investment Prospectus. Read more ThincSeed Pitch Night Entrepreneurial ambition will be centre stage when ThincSeed Accelerator Program participants present their proposals to leading innovators. Proudly made possible by support from AEDA’s Strategic Partnerships Program. Buy tickets Celebrating a Century  North Adelaide bakery Perryman's is celebrating 100 years of operation in the city. The business owners credit their success to upholding traditions, expanding menu offerings and serving up iconic gingerbread babies. Read more Extend your Trading Hours When Father Christmas Arrives ’Tis the season to extend trading hours during the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant crowd. Leverage foot traffic and extend your trading hours on Saturday, 8 November 2025, to attract more people to your business. City traders can open early and showcase exclusive offers to attract pageant visitors, boost city vibrancy and celebrate the beginning of the festive season. Register now Grant Opportunity Small businesses can boost their digital presence as part of the federal government's 'Australian Small Business Advisory Services—Digital Solutions' grant program. The program aims to elevate social media strategies, harness the potential of AI and unlock a suite of digital growth opportunities. Apply now Wine of a Time in CBD Septimus House of Cheese and Wine is connecting regional winemakers with the CBD by bringing iconic drops to its new co-cellar door. This innovative concept allows wine brands to bring their cellar door experience from the regions into the city, allowing them to share their products with a new audience. Learn more Multicultural Businesses in the Spotlight at City Conference Learn how to create a thriving, inclusive business at the Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Conference on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. The 'Connecting Beyond Borders: The Future of Global Leadership' conference will bring together a diverse range of entrepreneurs and business leaders to explore trends, share ideas and strengthen multicultural business networks. AEDA Economic Advisor and data guru Jordon Tomopoulos will be among speakers at the event. Buy tickets Free Public Lecture Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth will deliver a lecture as part of the Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory (PSC-GO) at the University of South Australia. Ms Booth’s presentation will explore work, health and safety frameworks, and highlight how collaborative engagement drives improvements in workplace practices. Book now New AEDA Report Released Download the latest AEDA Mainstreet Occupancy Report to empower your strategic planning and drive business growth. The report shows Melbourne Street in North Adelaide has the best occupancy rate in the city with at least 95 per cent of all properties in use, followed by Rundle Street at around 92 per cent. Learn more In the Spotlight: Why Acler is Proud to Call Adelaide Home   To celebrate the start of ADL Fashion Week, Acler co-founders Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto spoke to Broadsheet about why designers do not need to operate from the city's eastern seaboard to make it big in the fashion industry. The camaraderie between designers, the work-life balance on offer, as well as creative energy, all make Adelaide the perfect place for a fashion label to thrive, the women say. Read more Adelaide Economic Development Agency Level 1 5 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000  ABN: 76 182 348 39 T 08 8203 7001 E business@aedasa.com.au www.aedasa.com.au You are receiving this email because you agreed to receiving business related updates from the Adelaide Economic Development Agency and Rundle Mall.   Preferences \| Unsubscribe     This email was sent to EMAIL |
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