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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.

SKILLED AND BUSINESS MIGRATION PROGRAM'S INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN

The ACT Government's Skilled and Business Migration (SBM) unit received a great response during the recent international marketing campaign to promote Canberra as a place to live and work. >> More

CANBERRA BUSINESSPOINT SHOPFRONT OPEN FOR BUSINESS 

The ACT Government funded advisory service Canberra BusinessPoint has entered a new phase with the Chief Minister and Minister for Business and Economic Development, Jon Stanhope, formally opening its new premises on 23 February 2011. >> More

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCED TO OVERSEE SCREEN INVESTMENT FUND 

Local film producer and film distributor, Dr Andrew Pike OAM has been appointed the inaugural Chair of the new ACT Screen Investment Fund Committee. >> More

2011 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADORS

The 2011 International Student Ambassadors were inducted to the International Student Ambassador Program (ISAP) by Joy Burch MLA on 17 March 2011. >> More

WOMEN IN GLOBAL BUSINESS

The ACT Government is participating in the Austrade led Women in Global Business Initiative which aims to increase female participation in international trade and investment. >> More

INNOVATION CONNECT PROGRAM SUCCESS

The ACT continues to give rise to new and exciting companies, helped along a bit by ACT Government support. >> More

AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL MOVES BACK TO BUSINESS

Business and Industry Development has assumed responsibility for managing the Australian Science Festival (the Festival) funding and delivery relationship following several years of funding through the Tourism portfolio. >> More

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2011 STRATEGIC ROADMAP FOR AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE

Australian, State and Territory representatives met in February to discuss the future needs of Australia's research infrastructure. >> More

FREE ONE DAY WORKSHOP: CONDUCTING STRATEGIC BUSINESS CALLS: DISCOVERING CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

Supported by Enterprise Connect, Wilson Learning Australia is offering Small to Medium Business Enterprises a FREE One Day Workshop. >> More

 INAUGURAL RIO TINTO EUREKA PRIZE FOR COMMERCIALISATION OF INNOVATION

Entries are now open in the inaugural Rio Tinto Eureka Prize for Commercialisation of Innovation. >> More

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2011 TELSTRA BUSINESS AWARDS

The Awards are now open for nominations and entries for the 19th Telstra Business Awards. >> More

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