2009-10 has been a particularly successful year for the ACT Exporters’ Network and the ACT export community at large.
The Network’s major achievements in 2009/10 include –
• Nearly 800 registrations for ACT Exporters’ Network training, briefing or networking events in 2009/10 - The Network has delivered Pitch Club sessions, Getting into Export workshops, Networking breakfasts and CEO Forums for the ACT export community.
• Shanghai Expo Focus Group – The ACT Government adopted several of the ideas and recommendations from the Network’s Shanghai Expo 2010 Focus Group including the concept behind ACTuality, a purpose-built website offering spectacular 360-degree aerial photography of Canberra institutions and attractions.
• Successful nomination of Mr David Gaul as 2010 Australian Export Hero - The Australian Export Hero Award Program is run by the Australian Institute of Export (AIEX) and recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to building Australia’s position and performance in international trade.
• 2009 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards – With a record 21 finalists from across the ACT and Capital Region and 240 people in attendance, the ACT Chief Minister awarded environmental monitoring solutions company, Sentinel with the covetted ACT Exporter of the Year Award.
• Development of an ACT Education Services Export Strategy – In March 2010, the ACT Education Services Export Steering Committee released the ACT Education Services Export Strategy. Developed by representatives from the ACT’s higher education, VET and school sectors, the ACT and Australian Governments, and Canberra Business Council, the aim of the Strategy is to guide a substantial program of work in support of the Territory’s education.
• Submission of the TradeStart Tender Response - Canberra Business Council submitted a tender response for the provision of TradeStart services in the ACT & Capital Region in 2010-2014. The Council’s tender response refers Austrade to recent reports that the ACT currently leads all Australian states and territories in terms of the proportion of exporting SMEs. The June 2010 Sensis Business Index Report on Small and Medium Enterprises revealed that 15% of ACT SME’s had exported in the previous year compared to a 12% National average.
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2009 – 2010 Achievements
2009-10 has been a particularly successful year for the ACT Exporters’ Network and the ACT export community at large.
The Network’s major achievements in 2009/10 include –
• Nearly 800 registrations for ACT Exporters’ Network training, briefing or networking events in 2009/10 - The Network has delivered Pitch Club sessions, Getting into Export workshops, Networking breakfasts and CEO Forums for the ACT export community.
• Shanghai Expo Focus Group – The ACT Government adopted several of the ideas and recommendations from the Network’s Shanghai Expo 2010 Focus Group including the concept behind ACTuality, a purpose-built website offering spectacular 360-degree aerial photography of Canberra institutions and attractions.
• Successful nomination of Mr David Gaul as 2010 Australian Export Hero - The Australian Export Hero Award Program is run by the Australian Institute of Export (AIEX) and recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to building Australia’s position and performance in international trade.
• 2009 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards – With a record 21 finalists from across the ACT and Capital Region and 240 people in attendance, the ACT Chief Minister awarded environmental monitoring solutions company, Sentinel with the covetted ACT Exporter of the Year Award.
• Development of an ACT Education Services Export Strategy – In March 2010, the ACT Education Services Export Steering Committee released the ACT Education Services Export Strategy. Developed by representatives from the ACT’s higher education, VET and school sectors, the ACT and Australian Governments, and Canberra Business Council, the aim of the Strategy is to guide a substantial program of work in support of the Territory’s education.
• Submission of the TradeStart Tender Response - Canberra Business Council submitted a tender response for the provision of TradeStart services in the ACT & Capital Region in 2010-2014. The Council’s tender response refers Austrade to recent reports that the ACT currently leads all Australian states and territories in terms of the proportion of exporting SMEs. The June 2010 Sensis Business Index Report on Small and Medium Enterprises revealed that 15% of ACT SME’s had exported in the previous year compared to a 12% National average.
To read the entire list of the Network’s achievements in 2009/10 please CLICK HERE