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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

Western Australia

Issue No.67 | 09/11/2009

WA's 2010 40under40 Awards is open for nominations. The awards are designed to bring forward 40 of the state's most pre-eminent business leaders and talented and determined entrepreneurs under the age of 40. Nominations close on Monday 30 November 2009.

What: Business Council "Unlocking Latin America's Potential" seminar
Presentations by mining experts from the region, providing insights in the resources sector in these countries. Austrade's Senior Trade Commissioner for Latin America will highlight the opportunities for Australian businesses.
When: Thursday 12 November 2009, 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Level 8, Exchange Plaza, Sherwood Court, Perth
Contact: Click here for more details

What: Geothermal Energy comes to Perth (The Australian Institute of Energy)
Green Rock Energy plans to develop a geothermal project in association with the University of Western Australia.
When: Monday 16 November, 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Where: Parmelia Hilton, Mill St, Perth
Contact: registrationswa@aie.org.au

What: CPA Congress 2009 Perth. As well as the conference, CPA are offering two complimentary sessions for small business on surviving the downturn and communicating through the web
When: November 17 to 19
Where: Burswood Entertainment Complex, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

What: Julie Mizen, Regional Manager Southern WA, visit to Albany
When: Thursday 19 November 2009
Where: Albany
Contact: Book appointments with Julie on 0429 689 665

What: CCI Corporate Breakfast: WA's Economic Landscape on the road to recovery
Gain a comprehensive insight into what's in store for the WA Economy in 2010 and beyond from CCI's Chief Economist, John Nicolaou
When: Thursday 19 November 2009, 7.45am - 9.00am
Where: Hyatt Regency, 99 Adelaide Terrace Perth
Contact: Click here for more details

What: CCI Corporate Luncheon with Jon Sutton, Managing Director of Bankwest
When: Friday 20 November 2009, 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Where: CCI Function Centre, Level 4, 180 Hay Street, East Perth WA - cost involved
Contact: Click here for more details

What: Supply Chain Management Clinic (Enterprise Connect). Presented by manufacturing specialist James McIntosh from QMI Solutions (Queensland Manufacturing Institute), this clinic is designed to assist small business to take control of their supply chain with practical, best practice solutions. FREE.
Where: Enterprise Connect WA, Suite 8, 16 Brodie Hall Drive, Technology Park, Bentley
When: Wednesday 25 November 2009, 8-10:30am
Contact: wamanufacturingcentre@innovation.gov.au by Friday, 20 November 2009. Registrations are essential. For more details: Jeremy Dowling on 08 6254 8903 or jeremy.dowling@innovation.gov.au

What: Asian Export Opportunity Seminar (Department of Agriculture and Food)
Free seminar to learn about the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), one of Asia's leading agri-business and food groups.
When: Friday 4 December 2009, 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: The Department of Agriculture and Food Theatrette, 3 Baron Hay Court, South Perth
Contact: thu.truong@agric.wa.gov.au or call 9368 3256

What: Peter Hornby Memorial Symposium (Australian Resources Research Centre)
This Symposium will celebrate and showcase the extraordinary work of Dr Peter Hornby and highlight the impact of his work on science and its application to industry problems.
When: 4 December 2009, 2.30pm
Where: 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151
Contact: click here for more information

About us - AusIndustry Western Australia

In Western Australia, AusIndustry has a staff of 14, and offices in:

Perth (08 9287 3500)
Level 25, St Martins Tower, 44 St George's Terrace, Perth, WA 6000.
GPO Box 9839, Perth, WA 6848
Facsimile number - 08 9287 3511.
Bunbury (08 9721 8216)

Podium Level, Bunbury Tower.
61 Victoria Street, Bunbury WA 6230.
We offer advice and guidance on the full range of AusIndustry products, and welcome all enquiries. The management team comprises:

State Manager: Dianne May

Deputy State Manager: John Devereux

Assistant Managers: Richard Swarbrick, Giselle Stone

Regional Manager, Southern WA (based in Bunbury): Julie Mizen

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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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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Level 7, 10 Binara Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
GPO Box 9839, Canberra ACT 2600
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Internet: http://www.innovation.gov.au
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