eNewsletter issue 16 

This newsletter provides current news and events on the programs and activities the Business and Industry Development Branch of the Chief Minister’s Department delivers to the ACT business community.

 ACT FILM INVESTMENT FUND

The ACT’s creative industries, including film, television and digital media productions, are set to benefit from a new three-year, $1.8 million fund that will provide finance for local productions with funding from the 2010–11 ACT Budget. >> More

 CHANGES IN THE WIND FOR DELIVERY OF BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICE

The ACT Government will be seeking proposal for the delivery of the Canberra BusinessPoint service later this month. >> More

 AWARDS FOR EXPORT LEADERS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

The 2010 Chief Minister's Export Awards are open for applications.

The annual Awards celebrate the achievements of the ACT exporters competing successfully in the world market. >> More

SEVEN ACT INNOVATORS WIN ICon GRANTS

Seven ACT innovators have been awarded grants under the final round of the ACT Government’s InnovationConnect (ICon) program for 2009–10. >> More

BUSINESS IN FOCUS MONTH 2010

Business In Focus Month will be happening again in September 2010. >> More

ACT GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO SKILLS SHORTAGES

The ACT Government is to establish a new mechanism based inside government to promote information-sharing and support collaborative approaches to skills and future workforce issues across the Territory. >> More

SMALL BUSINESS TO BENEFIT FROM GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO HENRY REVIEW

Small businesses are significant beneficiaries of the Australian Government’s response to the Henry Review of taxation. >> More

INNOVATION FESTIVAL UNDER WAY IN CANBERRA

The launch of the 2010 Australian Innovation Festival in the ACT on 26 April kicked off five weeks of events built around the theme ‘Building Sustainable Businesses’ to highlight the importance of business innovation following last year’s global economic uncertainty. >> More

NEW STRATEGIES TO BENEFIT THE ACT AND ITS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

A strategy for international education in Canberra, put together through collaboration between the Canberra Business Council and key players in Canberra’s tertiary education industry, is now being discussed with the ACT Government. >> More

AUSTRADE AND THE ACT COOPERATE TO ATTRACT OVERSEAS INVESTMENT

Austrade’s absorption of the functions of the Invest Australia agency will lead to a better fit and greater cooperation between the trade development agency and the ACT Government in efforts to secure overseas investment in the region. >> More

ACT EXPORTERS’ NETWORK PRESENTS BREAKFAST WITH THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR TRADE

The Hon. Anthony Byrne, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and the Prime Minister’s Office will discuss his role in implementing export, business development and investment attraction programs. >> More

CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES

The ACT is an active participant in Austrade initiatives to link Australian clean technology companies to growing international clean energy opportunities. >> More

GROUNDWORK LAID FOR LOCAL HIGH-TECH COMPANIES

The ACT Government has set up a mechanism with three Australian Government-backed business agencies and networks to help provide opportunities for local high-tech growth companies. >> More

COMMERCIALISATION AUSTRALIA CEO ANNOUNCED

The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Mr Doron Ben Meir as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Commercialisation Australia (CA). >> More

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIER ADVOCATE APPOINTED

Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr has announced the appointment of Don Easter as the Information Technology (IT) Supplier Advocate. >> More

NICTA APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR

NICTA, Australia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence, has appointed Dr Michelle Deaker to its Board. >> More

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