Issue 20: 25 November 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. 

CANBERRA BUSINESSPOINT ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP

On 23 November 2010, Chief Minister and Minister for Business and Economic Development, Jon Stanhope, announced a new partnership for the delivery of Canberra BusinessPoint, the ACT Government’s centrepiece business advisory and mentoring support program. >> More

WOMEN IN GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORK

Austrade and each State and Territory have recently signed an agreement to bring together women involved in international trade and development through a network that will provide support, information, advice and international connections. >> More

PEARCEY AWARD—CANBERRA’S HIGHEST ICT HONOUR

Dr Raymond Choo was awarded the ACT 2010 Pearcey Award for Young Achievers in IT in September. Dr Choo is one of the leading thinkers in the area of cyber security. >> More

DEFENCE—OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA

The Defence Material Organisation (DMO) is establishing a long-term export campaign for India. >> More

ACT CHIEF MINISTER’S EXPORT AWARDS WINNERS

Canberra-based manufacturer Australian Scientific Instruments (ASI) was named ACT's 2010 Exporter of the Year by the Chief Minister and Minister for Business and Economic Development, Jon Stanhope. >> More

CHALK & TALK

Business and Industry Development participated in a Chalk & Talk presentation session along with the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research in late September. >> More

NEW CANBERRA SETTLEMENT SERVICE FOR SKILLED AND BUSINESS MIGRANTS

The Skilled and Business Migration Unit, part of Business and Industry Development have recently launched a new settlement service for skilled and business migrants. The Canberra Settlement Service is offered free of charge to all ACT Government nominated skilled migrants. >> More 

SKILLED MIGRATION PROGRAM AND LIVE IN CANBERRA ACTIVITIES IN UNITED KINGDOM

Business and Industry Development’s Skilled and Business Migration officers, along with Live in Canberra, participated in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIAC) 24th Australia Needs Skills expo in London on 11/12 September and a complementary expo, Down Under Live, on 18/19 September. >> More

SCREEN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA—ACT CHAPTER

The ACT Chapter of the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) was launched on October 25 at the National Gallery of Australia. >> More 

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA ACT & SOUTHERN NSW DIVISION

ACT Member for Ginnindera, Mary Porter officially launched the ACT & Southern NSW Division of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia on 28 October at the National Press Club in Barton. >> More 

BUSINESS IN FOCUS MONTH 2010—WRAP UP

September’s Business In Focus Month saw 54 activities presented by 34 organisations over 30 days. Feedback so far has been extremely positive, with a strong recognition of the quality and diversity of events held throughout the month.

Business and Industry Development would like to thank Principal Sponsor The Canberra Times for their generous support of the 2010 Business In Focus Month. Thanks also to AusIndustry, Austrade, B2B in Canberra Magazine and CIT for their support. Finally, BID would like to thank each of the event partners for their contribution – without them, Business In Focus Month could not be the success that it is. The program was packed full of a diverse range of events, which led to numerous highlights. >> More  

SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO—CANBERRA’S EDUCATION CREDENTIALS ON SHOW IN CHINA

Minister for Education and Training, Mr Andrew Barr led a delegation of organisations to China in September, culminating in VIP events as part of the ACT Government’s Silver Sponsorship of the Shanghai World Expo. >> More 

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