2011 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 inducted into the ACT Export Hall of Fame, and in 2009 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

The Commonwealth Bank is Australia’s leading provider of integrated financial services including retail banking, premium banking, business banking, institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and sharebroking products and services. The Group is one of the largest listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange and is included in the Morgan Stanley Capital Global Index.

For more information visit http://www.commbank.com.au/.

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’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 (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

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

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.