Open for Business eNews - October 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of Open for Business, our City of Marion business eNews!
Welcome to October! We had a jam packed September at the City of Marion, kicking off with a full e-commerce workshop with Maggie from Spicer's Creative and a brilliant day at the Southern Business Connections Expo. It was so wonderful to meet so many current and aspiring business owners!
Below you can enjoy some of the highlights of our October issue.
To read the full issue (including further events, opportunities, open council engagements, business tools and more), download it here.
And to receive the full monthly newsletter direct to your inbox, you can be part of our Business Marion community here.
Have a wonderful October,
The Business Marion team.
NEWS IN MARION
Hallett Cove Business Association Awards are now open!
Do you know a brilliant business in Hallett Cove, Trott Park, Sheidow Park, O'Halloran Hill or Marino? If so, you can nominate them for the upcoming Hallett Cover Business Association Awards!
Your support means so much to a local business owner, and the recognition that their efforts are being seen and recognised can really add some pep to their step!
Nominations close 14 October 2023.
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Photo courtesy of Business SA. See the full gallery from the night here.
South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards
Friday 22 September, saw the announcement of winners of the South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards.
Big congratulations to Tonsley-based business, Rainy Day Recruitment for being announced the Indigenous Business of the Year! Well done to Kristi, John and the team on a wonderful achievement!
"RDR is a specialist recruiting HR and advisory business. We promote employment across STEM & Professional Services roles in South Australia, addressing diversity."
Find out more and connect with the Rainy Day Recruitment team here.
Congratulations to Patritti Wines!
Congratulations to Marion's own Patritti Wines who are a finalist in the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards Voters' Choice.
You can show your support for Patritti Wines by placing a vote, and also go in the draw to win a prize pack.
With the weather warming up, why not check out Patritti Wines for one of their great weekend events, featuring food trucks and entertainment.
?New Cafe in Hallett Cove Shopping Centre
Welcome to the latest addition to the Hallett Cove Shopping Centre, the Corner Coffee Shop. This is the second location for owner Bill Giles, who also owns the Local Coffee Shop on the Cove Road, near the Hallett Cove train station.
If you live in the south of Marion, go check them out!
Southern Business Mentoring Program Workshops are here!
The Southern Business Mentoring Program Workshop Series is kicking off in November with a 'Starting and Planning your Business' workshop with mentor Amanda Wood.
Event Details:
Wed, 1 Nov 2023 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM?
Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre
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Tickets: $25
?The?Southern Business Mentoring Program Extension Service, which provides subsidised workshops, is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
The?Southern Business Mentoring Program Extension Service, also provides an additional three appointments with your chosen mentor. Keen to book a 1:1 appointment? Sessions are currently being delivered through Skype, zoom, phone or in person. Once you have completed your booking your mentor will be in touch to discuss a suitable option. Book in here:?www.southernbusinessmentoring.com.au
Meet a coworker: Chani Hislop, DreamCraft
Today we meet Chani Hislop, a Coworker at our Cove Space.
Your business is called DreamCraft, tell us a little bit about what you do...
We are The Adventure Playground for The Big Kids with Big Dreams.
Like a kid in the candy store, we give you the freedom to dream big, to express yourself, to explore and identify what it is you specifically want for yourself, for life, for business - what this looks like for you and why (without the noise & the “shoulds” of the outside world). We work with you to craft this in visually inspiring ways that help you take action. Read more...
New Coworkers
Big welcome back to coworkers Shannon Gunn and Joel Adih! It has been great to see you back in our coworking community!
Looking to step into a new workspace? Come and cowork with us!
Free trial available. Find out more at marionbusinesshub.com.au
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UPCOMING EVENTS
How to boost your business income and grow your customer base.
Join Meike Wise, from Change and Ways, to discover the key to attracting, retaining and growing your Customer base in today’s challenging market.
Wednesday, 18 October, 4:30-6:30pm
Mitchell Park Sports & Community Centre
Build your business vision: Crafting your 2024 year.
Join Chani Hislop, from Dreamcraft to create your 2024 business vision through a digital vision board process. Reflect on the year that was, and create the year that is to come!
Tuesday, 21 November, 4:30-6:30pm
Cove Civic Centre
Starting and Planning your Business
Get ready to test your knowledge, have a blast, and make a difference in the lives of society's most vulnerable children and young people, by supporting Puddle Jumpers!
Wednesday, 1 November, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM?
Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre
Get in touch with the team
We are always keen to hear how we can best support you, or perhaps you would like to see something in our eNews! Our inbox is open anytime to reach out to the Business Marion Team.
Get in touch by emailing [email protected]
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