Business and Industry Development eNewsletter 12 November 2009 

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.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) AND UNITED KINGDOM (UK) TRADE MISSION

Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope MLA, led a Trade Mission of nine Canberra businesses to the UAE and the UK between 17 and 30 October 2009.  << More

POSITIVE RESPONSE TO SUPERMARKET COMPETITION POLICY REVIEW

There has been considerable public interest generated by the release of the Martin Review.
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ACT BUSINESS STILL RESILIENT—SOME SURVEY RESULTS

Four out of five ACT businesses say they either increased or maintained their capital expenditure.  << More

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS IN FOCUS MONTH

Early feedback has shown strong support from the wider business community.  << More

TALES OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE LOCAL IT LANDSCAPE—
COLLABIT EVENT

Explore the unique perspectives of three very different entrepreneurs.  << More

InnovationACT GOES LIVE

New internet-based ‘Innovation Portal’ providing a valuable resource.  << More

Canberra BusinessPoint REVIEW

Canberra BusinessPoint, the ACT Government’s free business advisory services is currently undergoing an independent mid-term program review.  << More

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA (RDA) ACT

The first meeting of RDA ACT was held on 15 October 2009.  << More

SHANGHAI EXPO 2010 (1 MAY TO 31 OCTOBER 2009)

The Shanghai Expo Australian Pavilion was officially launched on 21 October 2009. 
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BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE

Want to make your business more sustainable?  << More

CollabIT ACT CLUSTER MEET

Members of CollabIT ACT have discussed the potential benefits of a cooperative relationship with the new Australian E-Government Technology Cluster, including coordination of events.  << More

GIANT MAGELLAN TELESCOPE (GMT) PROJECT

The Industry Capability Network (ICN) (ACT) is continuing to assist the Giant Magellan Telescope Organisation to source suppliers for the GMT Project.  << More

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AVAILABLE FOR ACT BUSINESSES

Opportunities are now available, with government support, for ACT businesses to employ talented international students.  << More

ELECTRIC GOVERNMENT VEHICLES

Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope MLA, has announced that the ACT Government is considering the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) to the Government fleet.  << More

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STRATEGY

Economic Futures Australia is preparing an International Education Strategy for the ACT.  << More

Canberra BusinessPoint AWARD WINNERS

On 23 October 2009 the Canberra BusinessPoint Award Winners for 2009 attended a seminar to discuss methods of capitalising on their award wins.  << More

ICN ACT WORKS WITH DEFENCE EXPORT CONTROL OFFICE

ICN ACT met with representatives from the Defence Export Control Office (DECO) on 16 October 2009.  << More

CITYSWITCH GREEN OFFICE

CitySwitch Green Office is a national tenant energy management program.  << More

EXPORT GRANT DEADLINE

ACT businesses seeking federal grants to support their export endeavours have until the end of this month to apply for the next round.  << More

FAIR WORK WEBSITE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

A website is now online providing information for small businesses on the new Commonwealth Fair Work legislation.  << More

FURTHER INFORMATION

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