City Flower Baskets

The ever popular petunias are back for another year, and are being extended to include Lonsdale and Mort Streets in Braddon.  This splash of colour connects Braddon to the City and is part of our Braddon beautification activity.  The very dedicated Planter People took this picture just before the baskets were installed.

Summer fun with Roller Skating in the City

 You went ice skating in July, now come roller skating in January.  The event will run from 6 January to 5 February 2012 and feature:

• General skate sessions
• Roller Derby demonstrations
• Retro movie night
• Roller Disco
• Roller skate shows

Tickets are on sale now.  Check our website for program details.

Melbourne Building Update

Odgers Lane
The Economic Development Directorate has published updates on the progress of Odgers Lane online.  Tenants, owners and anyone affected by the changes can head to the EDD website to keep up to date.

Roadworks

ACT Roads and Total Traffic Services advise that due to roadworks the intersection of Bunda Street & Mort Street will be closed on Sunday 11th December and possibly Sunday 18th December 2011. Road closure will be between 6:30am and 6:00pm. Queries can be directed to:

Mr Tony Sismey of Total Traffic Services on 0447 000 676.

Christmas in the City

Performances

Look out for school and community choirs and bands which will perform around the City as part of our Christmas in the City program. Featured events include dance performances, DJ’s and, of course, some gorgeous Christmas decorations.  Acts will perform throughout December in Hobart Place, City Walk south, Braddon and Garema Place.

More details at our website.

Trader Christmas Competition

As part of the Christmas in the City celebrations we are running a competition for the best decorated retail store in the City.  Traders should display their Christmas Decorations and email a photo with the business name and contact details to us at info@canberracbdlimited.com.au no later than 16 December. 

The competition is sponsored by www.8days.com.au, a new website partnering with retailers to get special deals out to customers.  8 Days has kindly supplied a $500 cash prize plus a dinner for two people (to the value of $250).  8 Days will judge the winner on Tuesday 3rd January. 

For retailers interested in purchasing new Christmas decorations we can recommend:
www.shopbasics.com.au
www.chasclarkson.com.au
www.displaysbyangela.com.au   

The NGA's new exhibition

The latest blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia displays over seventy paintings by great Italian artists such as Raphael, Botticelli, Bellini and Titian. Running from 9 December 2011 to 9 April 2012, the exhibition highlights the amazing art of Early and High Renaissance Italy. These treasures from Bergamo will only be displayed in Canberra. 

The gallery is encouraging Canberra traders to get on board during the exhibition and add to the excitement for both visitors and locals.

We have a list of tips and tricks for restaurants, cafes, bars and the retail industry to help get into the spirit, plus there are some complimentary tickets to give away for businesses wishing to run promotions for their customers. 

Please email info@canberracbdlimited.com.au if you'd like more information.  

In the City magazine celebrates 2 year anniversary

The latest edition of our “In the City” magazine is out now.  For the magazine’s second anniversary, The Canberra Times created two themed covers.

City based business wishing to advertise in the next issue should contact The Canberra Times: Fiona Sharma – 6280 2429 or fiona.sharma@canberratimes.com.au.

Updates from the ‘In the City’ team can be found at their Facebook page.  Explore behind-the-scenes action, updates on the upcoming issue and profiles of the people within the pages.

Copies of the current edition can be found at cafes and restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions around the City, or you can pick one up from our office.     

www.8days.com.au

A new website which is not another “deals” site. 8 Days provides the opportunity to present consumers with special offers during quiet periods of trade. The immediacy of real time offers helps attract new customers. You control every deal, every sale, every day.

Through 8 Days you deal directly with your customers, traffic is  driven to you and you can utilise the online “offer management portal” from your smart phone or computer. No commissions, no middlemen. 8 Days has kindly sponsored Canberra CBD Limited’s 2011 Christmas Window Display Promotion. For more information call Joseph Griffiths 0411 163 817.

Floriade Shuttle Bus

As reported in our last newsletter, we sponsored the Canberra Centre Floriade shuttle bus which operated a free loop service, ferrying patrons between the City and Regatta Point in Commonwealth Park.

The bus was a huge success, carrying a daily average of passengers 104% higher than target.  More patrons used the bus to come into the City than to head out.  Similar programs are being considered for other future activities in Canberra.  

Annual General Meeting

The company’s AGM took place on 18 October where the Annual Report for 2010-11 was tabled, and the election of Board Members took place.  We can confirm the following Board of Directors to serve for 2011-12:

Representing Canberra City Heart Business Association:
• Emmanuel Notaras (Chairman of the Board)

Representing the Property Council of Australia:
• James Service
• Norman Schroeder
• Tony Hedley

Elected Directors:
• Peter Barclay
• Eleni Notaras
• Mark Sukroo
• Peter Sarris
• Karen Noad

Cleaning Update

• Litter picks are now occurring weekly in Turner and Braddon
• Garden maintenance in Braddon is being upgraded for summer
• The Melbourne & Sydney Buildings colonnades are being cleaned daily
• The City Watch program is commencing in conjunction with Leader Security.  A two week K9 patrol will be trialled in Braddon in December.
• Canberra CBD Ltd is liaising with Government to bring Braddon in line with Civic in regard to aspects of cleaning which the ACT Government is responsible for.

A reminder that we will remove posters and graffiti under two metres from your building for free.  Please report any graffiti damage to our office on 6162 4292 or email aliciadoherty@canberracbdlimited.com.au.

Projects in Progress

• The fairy lights in West Row should be completed in the New Year

• Lighting installation in the Canberra Times fountain on City Walk is also to be completed in December.

REMINDER

We are constantly updating our website with news and events on business and life in the City.  If you are looking to promote a charity, arts event or community festival in the City, we would be happy to list it on our website free of charge.  Please send any information to Lauren Conron – laurenconron@canberracbdlimited.com.au.