Chair’s report
It’s been a strange year but one that the Committee has managed to navigate well and in many ways through the pandemic, our reputation as an independent voice for South Australia is stronger than ever. Our influence and reach continues to grow and today we are being actively sought out by international, federal and state […]
New member: Pyne & Partners
Pyne & Partners objective is to enhance their clients’ operations by giving them the edge over their competitors. They are experienced navigators of the complexities of policy and politics. They are focussed on helping their clients manage risk, pursue business opportunities and ultimately, achieve their strategic objectives. They are committed to understanding the individual needs […]
Adelaide Abroad gears up again
High flying expats from around the world are returning to South Australia providing our State with an incredible opportunity to access their knowledge, networks and experience. On the weekend, the Weekend Australian highlighted this trend and the with these new arrivals, the Committee for Adelaide is now turning its attention to reviving the Adelaide Abroad […]
Working group activity
It has been great to continue to share ideas with our members via our Sustainability for our Economy, Places and People working groups. At our last Sustainability for our People meeting we had Emily Young – Director Defence Industry Workforce and Skills, Defence SA present to the group. She spoke about Defence SA’s current and […]
Call for board nominations
Under our rules, nominations need to be made in writing, signed by a top tier (gold) member and delivered to us no later than 5pm on Monday 14 September. Please also provide a brief summary of why you are nominating as well as details on particular experience, expertise, knowledge or skills you will bring to […]
New member – Mobo Group
Established in 1963, Mobo Group exists to enable the lives of people living with a disability and their families to be the best they can be. They do this through providing employment and related support services to over 200 supported employees from 12 sites covering metropolitan and regional areas of South Australia. Mobo Group was formed […]
New member – Flinders University
Globally focused and locally engaged, Flinders University has been making a difference for over 50 years through innovative research, excellence in teaching and learning, and exceptional student experience. Flinders University is headquartered in South Australia with a footprint that extends through regional and remote Australia. Flinders University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses for some 26,000 […]
COVID-19 survey results
While our members have been hit hard by COVID-19, they appear to be somewhat optimistic about the future. With 30% expecting their business prospects to be the same between now and December, 30% worse and 7% a lot worse, the numbers improve slightly when the horizon is pushed out to June 2021. And while 45% […]
CBD Recovery Policy Committee
The Committee for Adelaide, along with the Property Council of Australia – SA and the Australian Hotels Association – SA Branch, has formed a CBD Recovery Policy Committee to generate policy and business-led ideas to keep the economic heart of the state pumping. The Committee also includes representatives from KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, […]
New member – All Electric Formula E Racing for Adelaide
Valdis Dunis has joined the Committee for Adelaide in his capacity as the leader of a group bringing the new global all-electric FIA “Formula E” racing series to Adelaide along with the “Festival of E-motion”. The goal is to build upon Adelaide’s proud history of leadership in both cleantech and automotive engineering to accelerate our […]
