Issue 17: 30 June 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.

BUSINESSES SHOW CONFIDENCE IN ACT ECONOMY

ACT businesses have given the thumbs up to the high-performing ACT economy in the March quarter ACT and Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry's business expectation survey. >> More

NATIONAL BUSINESS NAMES REGISTRATION SYSTEM CLOSER TO REALITY

A series of consultation forums were held by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in each capital city to discuss the proposed national business name registration system, expected to start in 2011. >> More

BUSINESS IN FOCUS MONTH 2010 – CALL FOR EVENTS

Business and Industry Development invites your organisation to be part of the second Business In Focus Month. Event partners can register one or more business-focused events that link to the themes of connect, create and grow. >> More

TWO TRADE MISSIONS TO CHINA

Two ACT trade missions to China in 2010 are set to capitalise on the Territory’s strong presence at the Shanghai World Expo as a Silver Sponsor of the Australian Pavilion. As with previous missions, the ACT Government will coordinate and lead the delegations. >> More

2010 ACT CHIEF MINISTER'S EXPORT AWARDS – LESS THAN ONE MONTH TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS

The ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards can help you tell your export story and increase your profile to a wide audience, both nationally and internationally. >> More

CANBERRA BUSINESSPOINT UPDATE

A request for proposal for the delivery of the Canberra BusinessPoint advisory service was advertised on Saturday 22 May in both The Canberra Times and The Australian newspapers. The Request for Proposal closed on Tuesday 22 June 2010. >> More

SKILLED MIGRATION UPDATES

A Canberra delegation to South Africa in May has reported continuing strong interest in Canberra a destination for skilled and business migrants. >> More

ACTUALITY WEBSITE SHOWCASES CANBERRA TO THE WORLD

A spectacular website was launched on 18 May to showcase Canberra to the world, starting with the 7 million people expected to visit the Australian Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo between May and October. >> More

INTRODUCING A NEW ONLINE SERVICE FOR BUSINESS

Business and Industry Development continues its involvement in delivering a nationally coordinated online business service through involvement in the ABN/BN Project Inter-jurisdictional Business Online Services (BOS) Working Group and related project groups. >> More

ACT REPRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADOR

One of the ACT’s newly appointed international student ambassadors was nominated by The Australian National University to represent the ACT at the recent International Education Officials Network in Melbourne. The network was convened to discuss better communication and information for students on studying and living in Australia. >> More

EDUCATION EXPORT STRATEGY MOVES TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION

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 entering the implementation phase. >> More

CANBERRA’S NEWEST EVENTS CENTRE OPENS IN GUNGAHLIN

The Gungahlin community in general and the growing Yerrabi Pond business community in particular are set to benefit from Canberra’s newest events venue, The Lounge, opened on 13 May. >> More

RIESLING CHALLENGE WINS CONTINUED GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP

The ACT Government is to continue its sponsorship of the Canberra International Riesling Challenge for a further three years following this year’s event in October. The sponsorship will be to the value of $12,000 a year. >> More

NEW SUPABARN WAREHOUSE SUPPORTS GREATER CHOICE AND COMPETITION

Canberra-based independent supermarket Supabarn opened its new warehouse at Majura Park on 21 May, bringing greater choice and potentially lower prices to Canberra consumers. >> More

HOW TO FIND INVESTORS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

This workshop to be held on 20 July 2010, presented by the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board Limited and Viria Pty Ltd would suit anyone wanting to grow their business by raising between $200,000 and $5 million + from investors. >> More

DEFENCE INDUSTRY UPDATE FOR NSW/ACT INDUSTRY

The Department of Defence is holding an industry briefing for industry in Canberra on Thursday 8 July 2010. >> More

2010 AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL - BUSINESS IN SCIENCE OPPORTUNITY

The Australian Science Festival kindly invites you to participate in our Business in Science program for 2010. >> More

CONNECT @ ANU

The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science and Canberra Business Council are working together to build better connections between research and business at a Connect function on Thursday, 22 July 2010 at University House, Building 1, Balmain Crescent, Acton. >> More

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