BID eNewsletter - Issue 14 - February 2010

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.

SUPERMARKET COMPETITION POLICY

An ACT Government plan to offer Canberra's grocery shoppers more choices, more suburban supermarkets, and potentially cheaper prices was launched on 22 January 2010 by the Chief Minister and Minister for Business and Economic Development Jon Stanhope.  >> More

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS

A seminar was held on 16 February 2010 for local business decision makers. The seminar focused on how accessing government support can help businesses at various stages on their pathway to success. More than 100 business people attended the seminar at the Canberra Business Events Centre.  >> More

CHIEF MINISTER OPENS TRANSACT DATA CENTRE

Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has officially opened TransACT’s new Data Centre, acknowledging this significant investment as a strong vote of confidence in the Territory’s economic and business prospects.  >> More

SKILLED AND BUSINESS MIGRATION PROGRAM CONSULTATION

The ACT Government, through its Skilled and Business Migration Unit, has taken part in discussions on the proposed national targets for the 2010/2011 Migration Program. 
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ACT AT THE WORLD EXPO


An exciting new website is being developed to launch the ACT’s Silver Sponsorship of the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010.  >> More

DEFENCE EXPORT MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES

The Defence Export Unit of the Defence Material Organisation is conducting a mission to the United States from 5–16 April 2010 to provide opportunities for export ready Australian defence companies to make contact with US Defence companies and clients.  >> More 

R&D TAX CONCESSION INFORMATION SESSION

AusIndustry, in conjunction with the Australian Taxation Office, will be holding an information session on the R&D Tax Concession.  >> More

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