Open for Business Booklet - cdn.marion.sa.gov.au
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Transcript of Open for Business Booklet - cdn.marion.sa.gov.au
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The City of Marion is Open for Business. The Council City Activation team is here to connect the business community to:
Services within Council
Support services such as business associations and the Southern Business Mentoring Program
Other local businesses, skilled people and training providers
Workshops, networking and information
Places for people at key business hubs such as Cove Business Hub and Tonsley Innovation District
Regional initiatives such as Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board, visitor economy, digital economy projects and the Revitalisation of the Edwardstown Employment Precinct
Co-working spaces to meet and network with other businesses.
CONTACT US 08 8375 6600
marion.sa.gov.au/business
In this guide, you will find
helpful information about the City of Marion business
community and services that are available to help
your business grow.
SIGN UPto our newsletter viamarion.sa.gov.au/business-news- and-events
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF MARION BUSINESS COMMUNITYBusiness success is essential to the future of the City of Marion as a place to live, learn, work, do business and invest.
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The Cove Business Hub
For further information
about what’s on at the
Cove Business Hub,
VISIT OUR
WEBSITE
marion.sa.gov.au/
cove-hub
CO-WORKING AT COVE BUSINESS HUBNeed time away from your home or office for a couple of hours, a day or the entire week or just looking to expand your business network?
COVE BUSINESS HUB
A place for business to thrive.
The Business Hub is located at the Cove Civic Centre in Hallett Cove and is an ideal place for local businesses to meet, network and acquire new skills.
Complemented by the meeting rooms and conference facilities, the Cove Business Hub provides businesses with a technology-rich facility delivering:
Access to training and workshops specific to small business
Opportunities to network with other business professionals
Competitively priced meeting rooms and conference/event spaces for hire
High-speed broadband
A business library with literature resources, including online databases and magazine subscriptions
Access to information professionals who can assist with research
Co-working.
Booking Availability
Monday–Saturday: 8.30am–10.00pmSunday: 1.00pm–9.00pm
1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove
8375 6765
marion.sa.gov.au/cove-hub
Dedicated desk space
High-speed broadband
Coffee and tea facilities
Free parking
Workshops and networking events
Business event space for hire
Meeting rooms (bookings required)
And so much more!
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EVENTSThe City of Marion and its partners run a variety of business events including workshops, seminars and networking functions throughout the year.
Our two business hubs at Cove Civic Centre and Tonsley are places for business to thrive, meet, network and acquire new skills.
We host regular workshops and networking events to meet all your business needs including starting your own business, managing staff, marketing, digital media, website development and so much more.
Or you may prefer to participate in our one-on-one business and digital advisory sessions.
Would you like to feature your business event in our Calendar of Events?
MULTICULTURAL EVENTThe City of Marion celebrates the diversity of our local business community through the Multicultural Event annually.
The event brings together business owners from various cultural groups within the City of Marion where a panel of local businesses share their stories and answer questions about their business journey.
Do you have a business story you would like to share?
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INTRODUCTION TO SMALL BUSINESS This course is run bi-annually and introduces the basics of small business.
Students will hear from a range of speakers on the following topics: marketing, business basics, tax requirements and there will be several field visits. It will have a particular focus on personal goal setting and involve a 1:1 meeting with a business advisor.
Unit delivered: FSKLRG03 Use basic strategies for career planning.
Adult Community Education (ACE) courses are designed to improve learning and employment skills and are the first step towards other training and education opportunities.
Find out about our
UPCOMING
EVENTS
via marion.sa.gov.au/
business-news-
and-events
For more information about the City of Marion’s ACE Program,
marion.sa.gov.au/venues-and-facilities/neighbourhood-centres/adult-community-education
To find out about the next course
7420 6400
These accredited courses are delivered and assessed on behalf of Interskills (RTO 6653) which is the issuing registered training organisation. Within each of our accredited courses, a unit of competency from the Foundation Skills Training Package (FSK) is delivered. Each student, on successful completion of an accredited course, will receive a statement of attainment from Interskills Training who are also responsible for the quality assurance of this training.
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BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONSHALLETT COVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONThe Hallett Cove Business Association (HCBA) invites local businesses to become members and enjoy the benefits of networking, training and community support.
Hallett Cove (and its surrounding suburbs) is home to many businesses from many different industries and has a high proportion of home-based businesses.
HCBA uses its Annual Business Awards to promote and celebrate local businesses in different categories with a focus on the importance of shopping locally.
Join HCBA today and be a part of this exciting venture.
hallettcovebusiness association.com.au
SOUTHERN BUSINESS CONNECTIONSSouthern Business Connections is an inner Southern Adelaide business association with more than 80 members.
At its core is business helping business. It aims to foster and promote business activity through networking, shared knowledge, ideas and resources, and strategic precinct development.
To learn more about what membership of this association can provide and for regular events, visit their website.
sbconnections.com.au
BOOK YOURSESSIONwith Southern Business Mentoringmarion.sa.gov.au/business/SBMP
SOUTHERN BUSINESS MENTORING PROGRAMThe Southern Business Mentoring Program is available to businesses, including start-ups, operating within the City of Marion.
The Program offers one hour one-on-one consultations with a business advisor.
It will connect you to specialised services and advice including:
General business
Strategic marketing
Digital marketing
Human resources, work health and safety and workforce planning
Innovation and transformation
International trade and export.
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EDWARDSTOWNA PLACE TO DO BUSINESSEdwardstown is renowned for its long history as a blue-chip industrial precinct. The region is centrally located in an inner-metropolitan area - only seven minutes south of Adelaide.
Edwardstown provides strong linkages to the CBD, sea port and the Airport. Edwarstown is on a main arterial road and is will serviced by public transport and cycling corridors. Edwardstown has recently grown through considerable private investment via the introduction of the largest Bunnings Warehouse in South Australia and ongoing plans for retail at Castle Plaza.
With an expanding demographic of young families and couples, there is
To keep up to date
with the project or
if you would like to
INVEST IN
EDWARDSTOWNvisit makingmarion.com.au/
edwardstown-project
BUILDING UPGRADE FINANCEBuilding Upgrade Finance is a unique finance product that is available in the City of Marion and designed to assist building owners with environmental upgrades to non-residential buildings as well as restoration and upgrades to non-residential heritage buildings.
It is provided by private sector finance providers and enabled by the Council.
Building Upgrade Finance is available for a wide range of environmental upgrades including solar photovoltaic
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panels, water and energy efficiency fittings, wastewater reuse systems, waste management systems and much more.
Owners of non-residential State and local heritage listed buildings can also access Building Upgrade Finance for conservation works, access or building compliance improvements and works to allow ongoing use of the building.
For further information please visit buildingupgradefinance.net.au or contact the dedicated Central Facilitator, Lara Daddow.
(08) 8203 7884
an exceptional opportunity for the region to leverage from existing industrial and commercial business to support employment and growth.
Edwardstown is currently home to manufacturing, construction, wholesale trade, retail and professional service businesses. It is within close proximity to the Tonsley Innovation District – offering opportunities for business to upskill and connect to the business support ecosystem, training, research and development and Industry 4.0.
The City of Marion is currently delivering the Revitalisation of the Edwardstown Employment Precinct project.
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7 DAYS IN MARION‘7 Days in Marion’ will help you to enjoy the experiences and people of our city.
Covering an area of about 55 square kms and featuring 7kms of coastline, the City of Marion offers a mix of cultural, sporting, leisure and shopping experiences.
The ‘7 Days in Marion’ website is a platform to promote businesses who provide places to eat, play, shop and stay.
7daysinmarion.com.au
FEATURE YOUR BUSINESS on 7 days in Marion.Contact business.marion @marion.sa.gov.au
Marion Cultural Centre
MARION CULTURAL CENTREThe Marion Cultural Centre (MCC) houses The Domain Theatre, Sturt Room, Green Room, Outdoor Plaza Space, Next Chapter Café, Gallery M with its gift shop, and one of the City of Marion’s three libraries.
The MCC offers adaptable and functional spaces for hire that create an environment ideal for up to 280 attendees for product launches, conferences, displays, film screenings, seminars, conferences, workshops, presentations, meetings and functions, to suit a wide range of community and corporate needs.
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Our plaza is also the ideal outdoor location for markets and events.
Booking Availability Monday to Sunday
287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park SA 5046
8375 6790
marionculturalcentre.com.au
MarionCulturalCentre
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ONLINE RESOURCESIn addition to our face-to-face programs, our business community can access a world of information and recreation through the following online resources:
Community profile communityprofile.com.au/ marion
Economic Data via REMPLAN economicprofile.com.au/ marion
Lynda Library (access to thousands of free business, IT and design courses)
PressReader for newspapers and magazines
Studiosity for job seekers.
You will require a library card to login.
To find out what’s on, please go to our Calendar of Events or contact:
8375 6755
marion.sa.gov.au/ library-online-resources
TONSLEY
INNOVATION DISTRICTTonsley brings together leading edge research and education institutions, established businesses and start-ups, business incubators and accelerators, as well as government and the wider community to connect and collaborate in Australia’s most awarded innovation district.
With a specific focus on high-value manufacturing, Tonsley’s masterplan incorporates collaborative meeting and working spaces providing world-class facilities to help take new ideas from concept to market.
Tonsley’s four focus sectors of health, medical devices and assistive technologies, cleantech and renewable energy, automation, software and simulation and mining and energy services reflect South Australia’s economic strengths and opportunities.
SEED SPACE FOR EXPLORING EVERYTHING DIGITALSEED is the City of Marion’s Digital Hub. Based at the Cove Civic Centre, it is designed to be a space where businesses can find out about new technology, be creative and learn about new ideas through group and one-on-one digital literacy training, programs, workshops and events.
The City of Marion is proud to host Tonsley in our backyard.
To keep up-to-date with what is happening at Tonsley, please contact the team.
1284 South Road, Tonsley SA 5042
1300 663 707
tonsley.com
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CO-WORKING SPACES AT TONSLEYIf you are looking for an entrée into Tonsley to experience the working environment for yourself, or thinking of leasing a space but not sure, you can begin in a co-working space.
eNVIsionNew Venture Institute’s eNVIsion
at Flinders at Tonsley is more than just a desk; it is a ticket to a
community of like-minded passionate people as well as a wide range of
resources in the university.
Start with desk space, coffee, meeting rooms and the fastest internet in the state; then when you’re ready prototype with 3D printing, nanotechnology and advanced materials, medical device research,
robotics and a wealth of other equipment, programs and people to grow your business globally.
The front door of Flinders University is open for business.
1284 South Road, Tonsley
8201 7522
nviflinders.com.au/envision-incubator
CO-HABLocated just south of Adelaide CBD in the exciting Tonsley redevelopment. Industrial pioneers and innovators find their niche at Tonsley.
Co-HAB works in collaboration with the Renewal SA Tonsley team to host future tenants that aspire to be big.
Co-HAB is an Adelaide-based not-for-profit company providing co-working space for people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Members have the opportunity to operate their businesses, connect and collaborate.
Far beyond merely a co-working space, C0-HAB is a unique place to develop your business, to connect
with others and be part of the future of South Australia.
Sign up now to experience some of our unique comforts and features:
A host is available to optimise opportunities by connecting you with relevant people and resources within the space
Printing, scanning and copying facilities available
Gig City speed internet and Wi-Fi
Kitchen facilities
Free parking for you and your visitors.
1284 South Road, Tonsley SA 5042
7228 6836
co-hab.com.au/en
NVI in the Tonsley Innovation District
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Left image: ‘Woodlands Tower’ by Dave Court and Matt Fortrose, 2019, Woodlands Park Railway Station, Edwardstown.
Centre image: ‘First Avenue Reserve mural’ by Adam ‘Tarns’ Poole and community members, 2019, First Avenue Reserve, Ascot Park
Right image: ‘Dig and Delve’ by Laura Wills and Will Cheeseman, 2018, Hendrie Street Reserve Inclusive Playground.
Outcomes of integrating arts into our urban environment and invigorating spaces in the City of Marion can result in:
Linking and highlighting key places of interest, interpreting of local cultures, natural character and other distinctive features of an area
Fostering a sense of place, social interaction, community ownership and capacity building through community arts approaches
Supporting and encouraging artist and community-led approaches to arts based activation of our city spaces.
To find out more about how to activate your public spaces, connect with your community through public arts and turning spaces into vibrant places, or if you are interested in adding artwork to your stobie pole, please visit our website.
marion.sa.gov.au/things-to-do/art-in-public-places
CREATING A SENSE OF PLACEPUBLIC ART AND PLACEMAKINGThe City of Marion recognises that public spaces are literal and imaginative realms where local cultures and identities can be expressed, allowing residents and visitors to explore and connect with a potentially multi-layered, rich and dynamic sense of place, destination and belonging.
Public art and placemaking expresses the stories of our cities, communities and culture.
It can be in the form of a sculpture, visual arts, digital, music, performance arts, an installation as well as programmed artistic artworks in the public realm.
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FOOD NOTIFICATIONSAll businesses that sell food within the City of Marion are required to complete a notification form. All temporary food premises such as food trucks, mobile vans and market stalls are also required to complete a notification.
Contact our Community Health and Safety team to submit your paperwork.
marion.sa.gov.au/services-we- offer/public-health-and-safety/ food-safety
(08) 8375 6699
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND FOOD HANDLINGHOME BUSINESSAre you running a home business?
In some cases, a business can be run from home, if it meets the criteria of a “Home Activity”. Other businesses, that do not meet the Home Activity criteria, require Development Approval from the council.
Not sure if your business is considered a Home Activity? Contact Development Services for more information.
marion.sa.gov.au/services-we- offer/planning-and-building
OUTDOOR DINING AND MOBILE FOOD VAN PERMITSWould you like to offer outdoor dining at your business? Do you own a mobile food van?
Before operating your food business outside, you must first obtain either an outdoor dining or mobile food vendor permit. Council have also pre-approved a number of mobile food van locations to make it easier for you to operate your business.
To obtain a permit, contact our Land and Property team.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITSThe City of Marion has some amazing spaces to choose from for your next outdoor event. We have hundreds of parks available to have fun outside in the natural environment and they are the perfect place for corporate functions.
To submit a query, visit
marion.sa.gov.au/things-to-do/parks-and-playgrounds/events-in-parks
FOOD SAFETY TRAINING‘I’m Alert’ is an online interactive platform including quizzes for food handlers of any skill level looking to improve their knowledge on the safe practices and procedures when handling food.
The online program is the equivalent of a two-day consultant
delivered course and covers a wide scope of the Food Safety Standards, relevant to all food handlers.
Visit the ‘I’m Alert’ website to complete your training:
imalert.com.au/foodsafety/training/welcome.php?sub=marion
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Tonsley at night. Photograph courtesy
of Sam Noonan.
