Business and Industry Development eNewsletter Issue 18 

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.

EXCEPTIONAL SMEs RECOGNISED AT CANBERRA BUSINESSPOINT AWARDS

Some of Canberra’s finest small and medium businesses were recognised as winners at the third annual Canberra BusinessPoint Awards ceremony on 25 June 2010. >> More

2010 ACT TELSTRA BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Winners of the 2010 ACT Telstra Business Awards were announced at a ceremony on 7 July. >> More

ACT SCREEN INVESTMENT FUND—OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON DRAFT GUIDELINES

In the 2010-11 Budget, the ACT Government announced the establishment of the ACT Screen Investment Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting the growth and sustainability of the ACT screen industry which includes film, television and digital media. >> More

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA ACT—COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS APPOINTED

Members of the new Regional Development Australia (RDA) ACT Committee have been announced by the Australian and ACT Governments. >> More

BUSINESS IN FOCUS MONTH 2010—32 DAYS TO GO

Business is gearing up to take over Canberra again this September, with preparations for this year’s Business In Focus Month gaining momentum. >> More

NICTA WINS INNOVATORS AWARD

Canberra-based National ICT Australia (NICTA) has won the 2010 CeBIT Early Innovators Award for its AutoMap Digital Data for GPS Mapping System. >> More

ACT—CHINA TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENTS

Update: ACT trade delegation to China and World Expo. A delegation of eight ACT businesses returned to Canberra from China on 11 July after six days of exploring new trade and investment opportunities. >> More

SCOPING THE ROLE OF INDUSTRY CAPABILITY NETWORK SECTOR MANAGERS

With input from ACT representatives, the Industry Capability Network (ICN) has made progress towards establishing a working model/scope for its newly appointed National Sector Managers (formerly known as Domain Sector Specialists). >> More

IMPROVED ONLINE INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students will have better access to better information on studying in Canberra when a new web page goes live later this year. >> More

CAPITAL ANGELS

Capital Angels, a private investor angel network that provides a forum for investors to support Canberra and region entrepreneurs, held its second function for the year on 23 June. >> More

FIRST GROUP OF CASE MANAGERS FOR COMMERCIALISATION AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCED

Commercialisation Australia (CA), set up in late 2009 to help researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative firms commercialise their ideas, has announced its first Case Manager appointments. >> More

AN EXTRA HELPING HAND FOR SMALL RETAILERS

The Fair Work Ombudsman has developed industry-specific information on its website for the Australian retail sector. >> More

BUSINESS EVENTS

BIG RESEARCH IDEAS @ WORK—4 AUGUST 2010

Sparks will fly in a battle of intellect. Join ABC's James O'Loghlin as he hosts a battle of ideas. >> More

BIG IDEAS = BIG BUSINESSES—5 AUGUST 2010

The commercialisation of University Research is big business. This forum explores how the Australian Government decides on which research to fund and explores the journey of taking an idea to market. >> More

THIRD ANNUAL EXPORT LEADERS' BREAKFAST—12 AUGUST 2010

The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Canberra Business Council and the ACT Government cordially invite you to attend the 2010 Export Leaders’ Breakfast. >> More

ACT CHIEF MINISTER'S EXPORT AWARDS—8 SEPTEMBER 2010

Join the ACT Chief Minister, Mr Jon Stanhope MLA, ACT Region business leaders and the 2010 Export Awards finalists at a lunch to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our top exporters. >> More

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