Open for Business eNews - September 2024

eNews September 2024

Welcome to your September edition of Open for Business!

We are leaping into spring and looking forward to the warmer weather and longer days to make their way to us. In this edition we share the exciting launch of Milk Taps at our first cafe (and more to come!), meet a new local business, share available grants and opportunities, and a range of events and workshops to help you connect and grow!?

If you would like to chat with one of the team for support with your business and how we can help, please don't hesitate to get in touch: [email protected]

Looking forward to supporting you this month,

The City of Marion Business team - Daniel, Marissa, Kate & Carly

City of Marion News

New Fleurieu Milk Tap for Bobbys Coffee Store, Warradale

Our friends at Bobbys Coffee Store are leading the way in sustainable business!

Recently, Bobbys, Fleurieu Milk Company and the City of Marion came together and installed a Milk Tap at the local favourite cafe.

What's a Milk Tap you may ask? The Fleurieu Milk Tap uses an 18-litre milk keg system, which eliminates the need for two-litre plastic bottles.

Just Bobbys alone can use up to 130 litres of full cream milk a week - meaning that this tap is stopping over 3000 two-litre plastic bottles being sent to recycling each year!

The team at the coffee store are further reducing the reliance on two-litre plastic bottles by offering the Fleurieu Milk refillable glass bottle service to the local community too!

Next time you are in the Warradale area, stop by, grab a coffee and pick up your full cream milk in a glass bottle for home!

Please contact the City of Marion, if you would like to find out more about participating in the program.??

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Meet a local business: Esteem Active

Tell us a bit about your business.

Esteem Active is a boutique fitness studio specializing in Reformer Pilates and Rhythm Cycle (indoor cycle) classes. We aim to empower our community by offering dynamic and energizing workouts that cater to all fitness levels. Our studio is built on the belief that fitness should be both effective and enjoyable, so we've designed our classes to challenge the body while uplifting the spirit.

From our Reformer Pilates sessions that blend strength, flexibility, and balance, to our high-energy Rhythm Cycle classes set to motivating music, every workout is crafted to help our members feel strong, confident, and connected. We're proud to be part of the local community and are dedicated to helping our members achieve their health and fitness goals in a supportive and welcoming environment.?

What led to your career and starting your own business?

My journey into health and wellness has always been driven by a deep passion for inspiring and motivating others to achieve their goals. I've always set big goals and dreams for myself, constantly striving to be the best version of me, and I want to encourage others to do the same.?

Read more here.

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Industry Growth Program and Grants Opportunity

The Industry Growth Program supports innovative small and medium enterprises undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects.

This is focused on SMEs who have an innovative commercialisation and/or growth project that will help build manufacturing capability in one or more of the?government's priority areas for the NRF:

·??????? value-add in resources

·??????? value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries

·??????? transport

·??????? medical science

·??????? renewables and low emissions technologies

·??????? defence capability

·??????? enabling capabilities.

The participation in the Growth Program, may open up opportunities to further apply for an Industry Growth Grant (subject to eligibility). To find out more, check eligibility and seek out a South Australian Advisor, head here for more information.?

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Mastermind Series

This series is an opportunity to share, connect and receive essential tools and strategies to manage the ever-changing landscape of running a business and leading a team.

By joining this mastermind, you will:

·??????? Dedicate some time for you and your wellbeing, which is so important as you spend so much time looking out for others.

·??????? Understand why people maybe struggling or acting in a certain way.?

·??????? Be shown practical skills in how to support your team.

·??????? Connect, share, and normalise experiences in an inclusive space.

·??????? Improve and expand wellbeing initiatives in your workplace.?

·??????? Get strategic about implementation of wellbeing strategies in your organisation.

·??????? Learn where to go to seek further help and resources.?

These in person sessions will be held on the following remaining dates:

Roles, responsibilities and Psychosocial Risks?-??20th September, 2024? ?10am - 1pm

Practical Strategies for a Mentally Healthy Workplace?-?25th October, 2024??9:30am - 12.30pm

Maintaining Wellbeing and Workplace Culture? - 22nd November??9:30am - 12.30pm

All sessions will be held at the Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre.

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Cowork for free at Marion Business Hub?

We have been seeing a lot of new faces at our Cove and Glandore coworking spaces. Did you know all new members receive a free trial?

Now is the time to step into a new workspace! Come and cowork with us! Find out more at marionbusinesshub.com.au.?

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?Upcoming Events

Start a Side Hustle Workshop with Rex Alexander

Join SBMP Mentor, Rex Alexander for a two part workshop where?you will learn the essentials for starting your own side hustle.

Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024 & Tuesday 12 November 2024 Time: 5pm-7pm Location: Cove Civic Centre, Hallett Cove.? Find out more

Tonsley Innovation District Walking Tours?

First Thursday of every month 2024 11:00 am at the Tonsley Innovation District

Find out more

One-on-One Digital Mentoring Fridays @ Cultural Centre Library

For those needing basic digital assistance with devices and social media. Held Fridays at?Various times at the Marion Cultural Centre Library.

Find out more?

Find out all the news, tenders, grant opportunities and a range of tools and support in the full edition of Open for business here.

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