Apprenticeships, cars and airport at i3net
The next Illawarra Innovative Industry network (i3net) is at the Aviator Lounge, Illawarra Regional Airport, Airport Road, Albion Park Rail on Tuesday 9 March commencing at 8.30am. As well as opportunity for networking there will be two presentations from:
• Jenny Hirst, consultant, Australian Business Limited, Apprenticeships Centre
• Peter Gallo, General Sales Manager and Peter Pedersen, Business Development Manager, Harrigan Ford
• Networking and refreshments available after the presentation. Costs nil courtesy of sponsor, Harrigan Ford
RSVP – Sandy 0401 030 023 or i3net@i3net.com.au
Searching for a Fairy at KidzWish
In April, KidzWish will be calling on young women aged 14 and over who love to sing and who have an affinity with special children to join KidzWish for a wonderful journey. For further information go to: www.kidzwishfoundation.org.au
Showcase your business in Southern Sydney
The Business Enterprise Centre – St George & Sutherland Shire (BEC) is proud to announce we have partnered with Doltone House and Rendezvous in Business to present “Think Business” on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd April 2010 at Doltone House, 223 Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania Waters.
Think Business is aimed at all businesses within Southern Sydney across all industries and sizes as well as those wanting to increase their presence in the area. It will be the largest combined expo, corporate functions and workshops ever held in Southern Sydney. Think Business provides you and your business with a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services, build brand awareness and network with other businesses.
This exciting event offers a range of options for those of you seeking high level brand exposure via any of the three major sponsorship opportunities Lunch, Cocktails or Breakfast (all three include naming rights and exhibition booth) or by becoming an Alliance Partner. Other businesses may like to consider being an exhibitor.
Think Business has assembled internationally renowned speakers for each of the three major functions. Lunch features the Reverend Tim Costello speaking on “Business Challenges within a Socially Responsible World Economy”. Cocktails features Justin Herald speaking on “How to Grow Your Business without Spending a Single Cent (The Attitude Story)” and Iggy Pintado will entertain Breakfast guests with “The Power of Connection for Business”.
Visitors to “Think Business” are encouraged to visit the exhibition space where over 30 exhibitors will be displaying their products and services over the two-day event as well as attend complimentary BEC workshops on a range of topics from networking, franchising, capital raising, innovation and commercialisation.
Think Business provides a unique opportunity for businesses that service Southern Sydney to showcase your products and services, access world class speakers and network with other businesses to extend your customer bases and your supply chain. This is a must attend event for anyone focused on business growth.
To ensure you make the most of this opportunity confirm your sponsorship, exhibition spaces or attendance at major corporate events now by going to Think Business website. Contact: Maria Cook, Executive Officer, BEC - St George & Sutherland Shire; Ph:9545 5900; Fax:9545 5988; Email: info@thinkbusiness.org.au; Web: www.thinkbusiness.org.au
Tendering for defence and government contracts by SMEs
The Australian Business Defence Industry Unit (ABDIU) is pleased to present a Tendering for Defence and Government Contracts Workshop in Canberra on Friday 19 March 2010. Since 2006 this workshop has been conducted several times per year to the benefit of our defence industry members and non-members including a special series of workshops for the NSW State Government in 2009.
The workshop is not only applicable to Defence contracts but all Government Departments (Federal, State and local) and those companies who tender to Prime Contractors. The workshop is of particular value to SMEs in winning contracts with Defence. The workshop covers:
• Bid Strategy
• Scene Setting
• Writing
• Financials
• Commercial Strategy
• Bid Management
• Solution Design
• Reviews and Publishing
The workshop will be presented by Mr Anthony Rowley, ECKnowledge Managing Consultant. ECKnowledge is an experienced, independent and private consulting company providing specialised evaluation tools and intellectual property. Their products and services are used extensively by Australian government agencies in procurement and grant management processes. ECKnowledge has been conducting providing Tender Training Workshops for the ABDIU since 2006.
The cost of this one day workshop is $660 inc GST. For more information or a registration form please contact Ben White, Manager (ABDIU at ben.white@australianbusiness.com.au)
More details on: www.dplusi.defence.gov.au:80/ContentForms/NewsItemView.aspx?mOshL/pdPIgBhqCxKVcb6w==
Workcover’s safety solutions rebate and activities guide
Jane Anderson (WorkCover NSW) recently spoke at an Illawarra Innovative Industry network meeting (i3net) on Business Assistance Advisory Visits, information regarding other seminars, overview on the National model OHS legislation and Safety Solutions Rebate Fact Sheet.
For further details including on The Safety Solutions Rebate which provides companies with a $500 rebate phone 131050 or download the Safety Solutions Activities Guide from www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Business MasterClass Program 2010
The NSW Government’s 2010 Business MasterClass Program offers a structured program of 10 events, including seminars, workshops and site visits for businesses keen to expand, diversify or develop export capacity.
The 2010 Business MasterClass Program, from March to December 2010, also offers some fantastic networking opportunities to help NSW business owners and managers build their expertise and capabilities.
Go to: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/initiatives/Documents/Website%20Summary%20-%20Business%20Masterclass%20Program%202010.pdf
for more information on the program.
Program opportunities
• High-quality business speakers
• Hands-on business interaction and application of real-life business scenarios
• One-on-one consultations with Business Development Managers
• Better access to Federal and State Government business programs
• Valuable networking opportunities with compatible businesses
Key business drivers covered in the Program
• Innovation
• Future trends
• Sales and marketing
• Sustainability
• Export development
• Lean office management
• Staff empowerment
• Leadership and people management
The inaugural event will be held in North Parramatta on 18 March 2010 with guest speaker Craig Rispin of The Future Trends Group and an update on key government business assistance. Watch this space for more details.
Enrolment in the 2010 Business MasterClass Progam is strictly limited to 250 people.
Price: $275 inclusive of GST for 10 events; or $33 each inclusive of GST for individual events.
More information from: Mangala Srinivasan: mangala.srinivasan@business.nsw.gov.au
02 8843 1116; 02 8843 1116. For details and booking go to: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/initiatives/pages/businessmasterclass.aspx
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