ACT Government – Business and Industry Development
The Business and Industry Development (BID) area at the Chief Minister’s Department plays an integral role in the ACT Government’s mission to promote and enhance economic prosperity in a climate that encorurages the Canberra business community to thrive.
BID provide a broad range of business information and policy, as well as services, events and seminars to all types of businesses and the community at large. BID is the main point of contact for Canberra’s local and international business activities and aims to develop the territory as an innovative, creative and dynamic place to do business. For more information visits www.business.act.gov.au
Platinum Sponsor
Centre for Customs and Excise Studies – The University of Canberra
The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies at the University of Canberra is a world leader in border management education and training. It has a global reputation for strengthening the organisational capability of customs and other border agencies throughout the world, and is recognised by the World Customs Organization as an international centre of excellence.
Last year CCES was named Australian Exporter of the Year for Education and Training. It was also named the 2008 ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year, making it the only ACT company to be awarded both a national export award and the premier ACT export award. For more information visit www.customscentre.canberra.edu.au
Category Sponsors
ACT Exporters’ Network
The ACT Exporters’ Network is a well recognised network of ACT and Region exporters collaborating and helping each other in the practical business of building exports. Creating effective, business driven and globally focused events, the ACT Exporters’ Network is committed to the sharing of knowledge to enhance businesses opportunities overseas. For more information visit www.actexportersnetwork.com.au
Austrade
Austrade’s mission is to contribute to community wealth by helping more Australians succeed in export and international business by providing advice, market intelligence and support to Australian companies to reduce the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and developing international markets. In addition, Austrade provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities. For more information visit www.austrade.gov.au
Canberra Business Council
Canberra Business Council (CBC) is the ACT‘s leading business organisation and is committed to sustainable economic development in the ACT and Capital Region. CBC has a long history of active involvement with the local exporting community through its leadership and ongoing management of the International Business Taskforce (IBTF) and ACT Exporters’ Network.
CEA Technologies is at the forefront of innovation by continually developing the next generation of radar and communication solutions. The company exports to the USA, Europe, Middle East and Pacific countries and is considered one of the region’s most successful companies.
With the majority of its 250 staff located at the company’s Head Office in Fyshwick, CEA is expanding further through the building of an additional $20m research and assembly facility.
CEA has offices in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and an international office in San Diego that enables CEA to keep a keen eye on the development of the North American market.
Export Finance & Insurance Corporation
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides finance and insurance solutions to help Australian exporters overcome financial barriers when growing their business overseas. As the Australian Government’s export credit agency, we help successful businesses to win, finance and protect export trade or overseas investments where their bank is unable to provide all the support they need. Our sponsorship of the Small to Medium Services Award reflects our commitment to small and medium-sized exporters. Contact EFIC on 1800 887 588 or visit www.efic.gov.au.
Supporting Sponsors
DIVA Australia International Pty Ltd
DIVA Australia is the latest addition to the DIVA family which includes eight wine distribution companies, across six countries.
Based in Canberra and headed by Greg Corra (one of Australia’s most respected wine industry professionals), the company’s aim is to develop the markets of Japan and Europe using the DIVA’s family network. DIVA is the optimal link between producers and a first-rate international distribution, and provides innovative solutions tailored to each producing region and market.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Hold your next conference or event at Canberra’s finest and most awarded five star hotel, delivering 21 years of internationally acclaimed Hyatt service and hospitality in a timeless setting. Contact the Hyatt’s catering specialists on 02 6269 8708.
Intelledox
Intelledox Pty Ltd is an Canberra based software development company with ooffices around Australia and partners in North America, the UK and South-East Asia.
Intelledox’s document assembly software assists in the management and maintenance of information systems and enables the streamlining of cumbersome, labour intensive and outdated processes. Intelledox Pty Ltd is also the developer of Australia’s most successful Learning Management System, Capabiliti LMS. A rapid uptake of the Intelledox solution by the financial services sector and government bodies has enabled the company to gain traction in the market. For more visit www.intelledox.com
Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers
Meyer Vandenberg is Canberra’s largest locally based full-service commercial law firm.
It is also a member of the ALFA International Global Legal Network which is comprised of 145 prominent member firms in 60 countries. This network enables an international collaboration and pooling of resources and expertise from around the world allowing Meyer Vandenberg to offer specialist expertise across a range of legal fields globally.
Sentinel
Sentinel Pty Ltd provides specialised services to clients in the Mining and Government sectors, including design, implementation and operation of remote environmental monitoring solutions. For nine years Sentinel has been exporting its products and services to some of the harshest and most security-challenged locations in the world. Sentinel’s clients spread across the globe from Africa to Asia Pacific and the Dominican Republic.
In 2009, Sentinel was awarded the ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award for their outstanding contribution to building the ACT’s export performance.
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2010 Award Sponsors
ACT Government – Business and Industry Development
The Business and Industry Development (BID) area at the Chief Minister’s Department plays an integral role in the ACT Government’s mission to promote and enhance economic prosperity in a climate that encorurages the Canberra business community to thrive.
BID provide a broad range of business information and policy, as well as services, events and seminars to all types of businesses and the community at large. BID is the main point of contact for Canberra’s local and international business activities and aims to develop the territory as an innovative, creative and dynamic place to do business. For more information visits www.business.act.gov.au
Platinum Sponsor
Centre for Customs and Excise Studies – The University of Canberra
The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies at the University of Canberra is a world leader in border management education and training. It has a global reputation for strengthening the organisational capability of customs and other border agencies throughout the world, and is recognised by the World Customs Organization as an international centre of excellence.
Last year CCES was named Australian Exporter of the Year for Education and Training. It was also named the 2008 ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year, making it the only ACT company to be awarded both a national export award and the premier ACT export award. For more information visit www.customscentre.canberra.edu.au
Category Sponsors
ACT Exporters’ Network
The ACT Exporters’ Network is a well recognised network of ACT and Region exporters collaborating and helping each other in the practical business of building exports. Creating effective, business driven and globally focused events, the ACT Exporters’ Network is committed to the sharing of knowledge to enhance businesses opportunities overseas. For more information visit www.actexportersnetwork.com.au
Austrade
Austrade’s mission is to contribute to community wealth by helping more Australians succeed in export and international business by providing advice, market intelligence and support to Australian companies to reduce the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and developing international markets. In addition, Austrade provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities. For more information visit www.austrade.gov.au
Canberra Business Council
Canberra Business Council (CBC) is the ACT‘s leading business organisation and is committed to sustainable economic development in the ACT and Capital Region. CBC has a long history of active involvement with the local exporting community through its leadership and ongoing management of the International Business Taskforce (IBTF) and ACT Exporters’ Network.
For more information visit www.canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au
CEA Technologies
CEA Technologies is at the forefront of innovation by continually developing the next generation of radar and communication solutions. The company
exports to the USA, Europe, Middle East and Pacific countries and is considered one of the region’s most successful companies.
With the majority of its 250 staff located at the company’s Head Office in Fyshwick, CEA is expanding further through the building of an additional $20m research and assembly facility.
CEA has offices in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and an international office in San Diego that enables CEA to keep a keen eye on the development of the North American market.
Export Finance & Insurance Corporation
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides finance and insurance solutions to help Australian exporters overcome financial barriers when
growing their business overseas. As the Australian Government’s export credit agency, we help successful businesses to win, finance and protect export trade or overseas investments where their bank is unable to provide all the support they need. Our sponsorship of the Small to Medium Services Award reflects our commitment to small and medium-sized exporters. Contact EFIC on 1800 887 588 or visit www.efic.gov.au.
Supporting Sponsors
DIVA Australia International Pty Ltd
DIVA Australia is the latest addition to the DIVA family which includes eight wine distribution companies, across six countries.
Based in Canberra and headed by Greg Corra (one of Australia’s most respected wine industry professionals), the company’s aim is to develop the markets of Japan and Europe using the DIVA’s family network. DIVA is the optimal link between producers and a first-rate international distribution, and provides innovative solutions tailored to each producing region and market.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Hold your next conference or event at Canberra’s finest and most awarded five star hotel, delivering 21 years of internationally acclaimed Hyatt service and hospitality in a timeless setting. Contact the Hyatt’s catering specialists on 02 6269 8708.
Intelledox
Intelledox Pty Ltd is an Canberra based software development company with ooffices around Australia and partners in North America, the UK and South-East Asia.
Intelledox’s document assembly software assists in the management and maintenance of information systems and enables the streamlining of cumbersome, labour intensive and outdated processes. Intelledox Pty Ltd is also the developer of Australia’s most successful Learning Management System, Capabiliti LMS. A rapid uptake of the Intelledox solution by the financial services sector and government bodies has enabled the company to gain traction in the market. For more visit www.intelledox.com
Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers
Meyer Vandenberg is Canberra’s largest locally based full-service commercial law firm.
It is also a member of the ALFA International Global Legal Network which is comprised of 145 prominent member firms in 60 countries. This network enables an international collaboration and pooling of resources and expertise from around the world allowing Meyer Vandenberg to offer specialist expertise across a range of legal fields globally.
Sentinel
Sentinel Pty Ltd provides specialised services to clients in the Mining and Government sectors, including design, implementation and operation of remote environmental monitoring solutions. For nine years Sentinel has been exporting its products and services to some of the harshest and most security-challenged locations in the world. Sentinel’s clients spread across the globe from Africa to Asia Pacific and the Dominican Republic.
In 2009, Sentinel was awarded the ACT Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award for their outstanding contribution to building the ACT’s export performance.
Staging Connections
Awards nights are filled with emotion and nervous excitement. Staging Connections is the team you can rely on to bring your vision to life. A successful awards event is a work of art that celebrates, honours and inspires.
Our team is experienced in managing the complex aspects of timing, structure, music and lighting that will transform any ceremony into a glittering occasion. Contact www.stagingconnections.com