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This newsletter provides business news and events on the programs and activities of Business Development, part of the Economic Development Directorate.
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REMINDER: HAVE YOUR SAY ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE ACT
The Canberra business community is invited to have its say on the ACT Government’s role in continuing to build a more robust economy. The closing date for comments is Tuesday 14 February.
Read more about Having your say on Business Development in the ACT.
CANBERRA HOSTS STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
The Australian National University has hosted the National Youth Science Forum during January. The Forum consists of two twelve-day residential programs for students moving into Year 12 who are thinking about a career in science, engineering and technology.
Read more about the National Youth Science Forum.
CALL FOR ACT SCREEN INVESTMENT FUND APPLICATIONS
The ACT Screen Investment Fund is calling for applications for production investment funding for eligible screen projects. The deadline for the current funding round is 5 pm on Wednesday 1 February 2012.
Read more about the current ACT Screen Investment Fund round.
HELPING NEW RESIDENTS ESTABLISH IN THE ACT
The Australian National Botanic Gardens hosted the first Welcome to Canberra event of 2012 on Sunday 15 January with 200 new residents in attendance.
Read more about Welcome to Canberra activities.
INFORMATION ABOUT 15TH CRC SELECTION ROUND
The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education is now calling for applications from potential consortia seeking to establish a Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). To assist potential consortia understand the CRC program and details of the 15th selection round, including the priority areas for this round, the Department is conducting a series of 3-hour information sessions throughout Australia.
Read about the Canberra 15th CRC Selection Round Information Session.
TARGETING SKILLS IN THE UK
Canberra’s strong economy and low unemployment continues to contribute to skill shortages in Canberra. The ACT Government’s suite of initiatives to combat this shortage includes the promotion of employment opportunities in Canberra to international workers with the right skills.
Read about Targeting Skills in the UK.
REGISTER INTEREST: COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO INCREASING SALES OF CLEANTECH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Australian CleanTech is calling for interested companies to express their interest in becoming a member of the Cleantech Industry Capability Teams. The national Teams will provide a mechanism for diverse cleantech companies to effectively collaborate in their dealings with these customer groups, with an aim of increasing sales of products and services to customers.
Read more about the Cleantech Industry Capability Teams Expression of Interest.
ASSISTANCE FOR ELIGIBLE ACT COMPANIES TO EXHIBIT AT CeBIT AUSTRALIA 2012
CeBIT Australia returns for its 11th consecutive year from 22 - 24 May at Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. CeBIT is the leading business event in the Asia Pacific region for Information and Communications Technology.
ACT companies may be eligible for financial support to exhibit at CeBIT through the TradeConnect Program.
For more information on CeBIT, including information on exhibiting and registration, is available at www.cebit.com.au 
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MORE INFORMATION
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- Phone: 1800 244 650; or
- Email: business.mailbox@act.gov.au
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