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We’re creating an environment for South Australia to act local and think global; to change mind sets; to drive positive change.
We bring together businesses and community groups from all walks of life united by their passion for South Australia; who recognise Adelaide is a great place to live but who want to make it better by creating opportunities for economic, social and cultural growth.
A-political, independent and non-sector specific, we’re harnessing the strength, work and enthusiasm of our partners to reshape our future.
Our vision for Adelaide is to create an extraordinary, sustainable and vibrant global city that people from all over the world want to be a part of while those who live here are proud to call home.
We want to give people choices. They shouldn’t leave Adelaide because of lack of opportunity. If they do decide to go elsewhere, we want to create an environment that makes it almost irresistible for them to return bringing new skills and experiences with them. This is the ultimate test of our success.
Welcoming Peta St Clair to the Committee for Adelaide team who will be driving our Adelaide Abroad activities. With a background in marketing and business development, she is well placed to ensure the program is a success. Adelaide Abroad aims to: Grow South Australia’s population and create new business and investment opportunities by leveraging our community abroad and interstate Cement Adelaide’s reputation as a desirable place…
Read moreIt was a changing of the guard at our AGM, and while we welcomed new board members, we also said farewell to some familiar faces, some that have been a part of the Committee for Adelaide since the beginning. The founder of the Committee for Adelaide, businessman Ian Smith (Bespoke Approach), stood down from the board and his position as Deputy Chair while inaugural Chair Colin Goodall…
Read moreTaking over the reins from outgoing Chair James Blackburn who has held the position for the past two years, Professor Lloyd said Adelaide was an agile and connected city that was well placed to take advantage of emerging global opportunities, enhancing its future economically, socially and culturally. “To meet the challenges of the 21st century, a concerted effort is needed not just by governments but…
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