AusIndustry - Ebulletin No.67


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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 85,000 individuals.

These programs include:

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

Queensland

Issue No.67 | 09/11/2009

What: Robert Garish - Bring Out The Best Presentation
When: Cattleman's Rest Motor Inn, Bridge St, Charters Towers
Where: Wednesday 11 November, 7pm
Contact: 07 0414 368 681or yvettew2@optusnet.com.au

What: Robert Garish - Bring Out The Best Presentation
When: Burdekin Shire Council
Where: Wednesday 11 November, 6pm
Contact: ayrchamber@bigpond.com or 07 4783 5203 (ah)

What: Brisbane Business News Young Entrepreneur Awards Ceremony
When: Wednesday 11 November 2009, noon-2.30pm
Where: Brisbane Marriott, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane
Contact: 07 5538 5660 or admin@businessnewspublications.com.au

What: Gladstone Engineering Alliance AGM
When: Thursday 12 November 2009, 11am-2pm
Where: Grand Hotel, Goondoon Street, Gladstone
Contact: Kim Williams on 0429 729061 or Projects@gea.asn.au

What: Pitch Club - Brisbane event
When: Thursday 12 November 2009, from 5pm
Where: The Fox Hotel
Contact: Click above

What: Innovation in Textiles, Clothing & Footwear
When: Tuesday 17 November 2009, 8.15am-10.30am
Where: AusIndustry Conference Room, Level 12, 100 Creek Street, Brisbane
Contact: 13 28 46 or hotline@innovation.gov.au

What: Innovation in Textiles, Clothing & Footwear
When: Tuesday 17 November 2009, 1pm-3pm
Where: DEEDI Conference Room, Level 1, 12 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya, Sunshine Coast
Contact: 13 28 46 or hotline@innovation.gov.au

What: Innovation in Textiles, Clothing & Footwear
When: Wednesday 18 November 2009, 8.15-10.30am
Where: Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, 2807 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Contact: 13 28 46 hotline@innovation.gov.au

What: Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards
When: Saturday 21 November 2009, 6.30pm
Where: Pavilion Ballroom, Conrad Jupiters, Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Contact: 1300 887 206 or info@goldcoastbusinessawards.com.au

What: Gympie Business Leaders Forum
When: Tuesday 24 November 2009, 6.45am-8.30am
Where: Gympie RSL
Contact: 07 5481 0744 or Lynne.wilbraham@gympie.qld.gov.au

What: Gladstone Area Promotional Development Ltd Small Business Workshop
When: Wednesday 25 November 2009, 2-5pm
Where: Reef Adventureland Motor Inn, 64 Hampton Drive, Tannum Sands
Contact: Melanie Webber on 07 4972 4000

About us: AusIndustry Queensland

In Queensland, AusIndustry has a staff of 25, 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 and Renee Chilton (Townsville) 07 4721 6649
Deborah Mead (Bundaberg) 07 4151 0660
Rowena Bell-Bradbury and Tim Clark (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.

Congratulations to www.mysunshinecoast.com.au on winning the AusIndustry sponsored Innovation Award at the 2009 Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards! Senator for Queensland, Claire Moore presented the award to the very excited family owned business.

AusIndustry would also like to congratulate the other finalists in the category:

Sea English Academy
Noosa Community Training Centre Inc.
Connect Direct Pty Ltd.
SmartRider Pty Ltd.
Corporate Design Solutions
The Creative Collective
Duke Environmental

Congratulations to AusIndustry customer NOJA Power Switchgear of Murrarie in Brisbane for winning the 2009 Premier of Queensland's Export of the Year award!
NOJA Power is a Queensland company of electrical engineers and contractors that research and develop, design, manufacture and supply low and medium voltage electrical switchgear.

NOJA Power Switchgear, as a winner in the Large Advanced Manufacturer category of the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards, now progresses to the Australian Export Awards to be held in Canberra on 20 November.

Introducing Renee Chilton and Tim Clark who have just joined the AusIndustry Regional Manager team in Queensland. Renee Chilton is the new Assistant Regional Manager for North Queensland and Tim is the new Assistant Regional Manager for Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

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AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business program delivery division in the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. AusIndustry delivers a range of more than 30 business programs - including innovation grants, tax and duty concessions, small business development, industry support and venture capital - worth about $2 billion to more than 12,000 businesses and about 85,000 individuals every year.

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Thank you for your time.

Doug Gorrel - E-bulletin Editor, or
Jenni Philippa - 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: +61-2-6290 8778 Fax: +61-2-6290 8778
Internet: http://www.innovation.gov.au
ABN 74 599 608 295