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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.

REPORT SHOWS ACT REMAINS THE STANDOUT ECONOMY

The ACT continues to have the strongest economy in the nation, but the gap with the rest of the nation has narrowed, according to the Commonwealth Bank's latest State of the States: State & Territory economic Performance Report. >> More

ACT SKILLS SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS MULTIFACETED APPROACH NEEDED TO TACKLE SKILLS SHORTAGES

Eighty key stakeholders from business, community, government and education came together for the ACT Skills Symposium held on 14 April, to focus on, and develop a shared understanding of, skills shortages in the ACT. >> More

LOCAL BUSINESSES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF UNIQUE EXPORT MENTORING OPPORTUNITY

Two local businesses have taken advantage of an opportunity to participate in the Global Acceleration Program (GAP). >> More

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SKILLS AND INDUSTRY NEEDS

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) hosted a recent meeting focusing on the difference between workforce requirements and graduates' skills... >> More

AUSTRALIAN EXPORT AWARDS

The ACT chapter of the annual Australian Export Awards will be officially launched by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope on Thursday 21 April. >> More

SKILLED AND BUSINESS MIGRATION SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL

The Skilled and Business Migration (SBM) unit recently met with the ACT Public Service Human Resources Council (ACTPS HR Council) to discuss SMB support in regards to recruiting overseas skilled workers to address skills shortages within the ACT Public Service. >> More

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS WITH AFRICA

An African delegation including the African Deputy Minister for Economic Development and officials from the Canberra-based South African High Commission, recently met with Business and Industry Development in Canberra to discuss business and economic development. >> More

2011 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADORS INDUCTED

Minister for Children and Young People Joy Burch, on behalf of the Chief Minister, inducted a cohort of 30 new International Student Ambassadors at the recent launch of the 2011 International Student Ambassador Program. >> More

 ACT GOVERNMENT GRANT RECIPIENT WINS NATIONAL AWARDS

Local company Pestat has recently announced winning two awards (Innovation and Product of the Year) at the national Aerosol Industry Awards. >> More

ACT ENTREPRENEUR BENEFITS FROM GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Amidst one of the world's largest Music and Media Festivals and Trade Shows held in Texas, USA, recently, a young Canberra entrepreneur has captured audiences by presenting his invention, the iTourU iPhone. >> More

CAPITAL ANGELS DINNER

The annual Capital Angels Dinner was held in March, incorporating a Capital Angels Pitching Event. >> More

AUSTRALIAN e-GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER

The Australian e-Government Technology Cluster (The Cluster) seeks to collaborate with businesses and researchers to improve and strengthen the government sector ICT industries in Australia. >> More

 FURTHER INFORMATION

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