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AusIndustry is the Australian Government's principal business program delivery division in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

We deliver a range of more than 35 business programs worth about
$2 billion each year to more than 12,000 businesses and about 70,000 individuals.

These programs include:

innovation grants
tax and duty concessions
small business skills development
support for industry competitiveness

Queensland

Issue No.60 | 09/06/2009

Get ready to catch the first wave when business takes off. Learn how Information Technology can help your business reduce costs, increase reach and improve efficiency. Attend the ICT Factor, a one-day conference on Thursday 25 June 2009, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Early Bird bookings before 11 June $165. Click above, phone 07 3878 2974, or email Julia.mcswan@conferenceit.com.au

AusIndustry, IP Australia, Enterprise Connect and Austrade will all outline how Federal Government assistance can be gained during INNOVATE - Opportunity Knocks! This complimentary event will also feature keynote speaker Peter Williams, Deloitte Digital, and breakout sessions, a case study and Q&A panel session. RSVP by Friday 19 June 2009 through the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46 or hotline@ausindustry.gov.au

What: Founders Forum Capital Raising Breakfast - business model changes with sustainability in mind
When: Tuesday 16 June 2009, 7.30-9.30am
Where: Arundel Hills Country Club, Arundel Place, Arundel Hills
Contact: info@foundersforum.com.au

What: Reduce costs through sustainability - an event for Queensland manufacturers
When: Wednesday 17 June 2009, 6.45-9am
Where: Logan Entertainment Centre, 170 Wembley Road, Logan
Contact: 07 3364 0607

What: Managing the Numbers - understanding what to do and when to do it
When: Tuesday 23 June 2009, 9.30am-4.30pm
Where: The Metropole Hotel, Palmer Street, Townsville
Contact: commerce@tvl-chamber.com.au

What: ICT Factor Conference
When: Thursday 25 June 2009, 8am-6pm
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Contact: 07 3878 2974 or info@mlaa.com.au

What: 2009 Australian Technology Showcase Business Development Summit
When: Thursday 25 June 2009, from 5.30pm
Where: Hillstone St Lucia, St Lucia Golf Links, Carawa St, St Lucia
Contact: 07 3224 4954 or ats@qld.gov.au

What: INNOVATE - Opportunity Knocks
When: Friday 26 June 2009, 11.45am-3.45pm
Where: Brisbane Technology Park Conference Centre, 1 Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane
Contact: 13 28 46 or hotline@ausindustry.gov.au

What: The Warren Centre 2009 Innovation Lecture - From Australia to the World - the story of Google Maps
When: Tuesday 30 June 2009, 5.45-8.30pm
Where: Customs House, Brisbane
Contact: warrenc@eng.usyd.edu.au

About us: AusIndustry Queensland

In Queensland, AusIndustry has a staff of 23, with 20 operating out of Brisbane.

If you would like to speak with us about your business, please contact us on 07 3227 4700 or email aiqld@industry.gov.au.

Regional staff are located in North Queensland, Central Queensland and the Gold Coast:

Brett Henderson (Townsville) 07 4721 6649
Deborah Mead (Bundaberg) 07 4151 0660
Rowena Bell-Bradbury (Gold Coast) 07 5503 1476

We provide information on the full range of AusIndustry products, and welcome all enquiries. We can meet with you in our office or at your premises to discuss your business needs and identify which AusIndustry assistance programs may be relevant to your business.

We run workshops and seminars on key AusIndustry products and collaborate with allied agencies through sponsorships and collaborative events to promote the suite of AusIndustry products to the business community throughout Queensland and Northern NSW.

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AusIndustry delivers a range of more than 35 business programs -- including innovation grants, tax and duty concessions, small business development, industry support and venture capital -- worth $2 billion a year. AusIndustry's customers include about 12,000 businesses and more than 70,000 individuals.

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Doug Gorrel - E-bulletin Editor, or
Mark Kulasingham - National Marketing Manager

AusIndustry National Marketing Unit
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Level 7, 10 Binara Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
GPO Box 9839, Canberra ACT 2600
Ph: +61-2-6213 7845 Fax: +61-2-6290 8772
Internet: http://www.innovation.gov.au
ABN 74 599 608 295