Export Leaders’ Lunch – Friday 8 July 2011

Only one week to go until the 2011 Export Leaders’ Lunch!

This event is part of the 2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards Program.

To register, please complete this registration form and email or fax to Pam Faulks (pam.faulks@canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au or fax 6257 4421), or register online at www.canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au.

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Export Network – Towards 2020 Symposium and Gala Dinner

Registrations are now open for the ACT Exporters’ Network’s Export Network – Towards 2020 Symposium and Gala Dinner. 

The Symposium, being held at the National Portrait Gallery, provides exporters and other stakeholders with the opportunity to both celebrate 10 years of the ACT Exporters’ Network as well as provide input into the ACT Government’s trade and investment policy.

The Gala Dinner, at Old Parliament House, features guest speaker, Mr Matt Barrie, CEO, Freelancer.com and 2011 BRW Entrepeneur of the Year.

You may choose to register for both the Symposium AND Dinner, or just one of these fantastic events.

For more information and to register go to www.canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au or complete and fax back  the Towards 2020 Registration Form.  When registering online, please note that Export Network -Towards 2020 is listed three times under Upcoming Events – Symposium only; Gala Dinner only; Symposium Dinner AND Gala Dinner.

The ACT Exporters’ Network thanks the AC T Government for their sponsorship of this event.

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Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) Seminar – 6 July 2011

The ACT Branch of the invites you to a networking seminar on Wednesday 6 July, 2011, from 6- 8pm at the National Press Club in Barton.

The speaker for this event is Rod Brazier, Assistant Director General, Indonesia and East Timor Branch, AusAID.

For more information and to register online, please click here

Registration costs are $20 for AIBC members / $40 for non-members, and include drinks and canapes.

 If you have any questions about this event, please do not hesitate to contact Tony Mitchener, AIBC ACT Chair, or Kirrilee Hughes, Executive Officer (1300 90 28 78 or eo@aibc.com.au).

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Export Leaders’ Lunch

ACT Export Award 2011The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Canberra Business Council and the ACT Government cordially invite you to attend the 2011 Export Leaders’ Lunch. Registrations are now open at www.canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au.

This prestigous event will be held on Friday 8 July 2011 at Hyatt Hotel Canberra.

The Export Leaders’ Lunch is part of the 2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards Program.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Professor David Widdowson,CEO, Centre for Customs and Excise Studiesl CCES was inducted into the ACT Export Hall of Fame in 2010 and is the 2008 Australian Export Category Winner for Education and Training and ACT Exporter of the Year.

 PANEL SPEAKERS

Phil Hall, Senior Vice-President, Business Development, Appen Butler Hill. In 2008 Appen received the Prime Minister’s Australian Exporter of the Year Award and Australian Export Category Winner, Information and Communication Technology Award.

Grahame Hocking, Senior Manager Sales & Marketing, Bega Cheese Limited. Bega Cheese Limited is the 2008 Australian Export Category Winner, Regional Exporter Award

Murray Rankin, Joint Founder, Distillery and now Managing Director, Rankin Securities. Distillery won the 2004 ACT Emerging Exporter Award

DATE:       Friday 8 July 2011
TIME:   12:00noon for 12:30pm – 2:00pm
VENUE:  Hyatt Hotel Canberra
COST:  Individuals: $75 ACT Exporters’ Network and CBC members and $95 non-member
  Tables of 8: $550 ACT Exporters’ Network and CBC members and $710 non-members
Registrations: click here 

                                 

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Exporting Services to Government Pilot Program

The Exporting Services to Government Pilot Program is a new export development program being offered in partnership between Austrade and the ACT Government.  The program is a targeted initiative that aims to assist companies to prepare to export into the US public sector. 

To be eligible, companies must have a demonstrated capability of delivering solutions, either products or services, to Australian or other governments.  The program will deliver a series of webinars, video conferences and one-to-one guidance to assist companies to develop go-to-market strategies targeted at winning US public sector work.  The program will also offer the opportunity for companies to participate in two ACT Government supported trade missions to Washington in late October early November 2011 and in May 2012.

 Places on the Program are limited.  To apply, companies need to submit an Expression of Interest by 28 July 2011 which will be used to assess eligibility and suitability for the Program.  EOI forms can be obtained by contacting Glen Hassett at the ACT Government Economic Development Directorate on 6205 5346 or at glen.hassett@act.gov.au

For more information click here.

The Exporters’ Network will host an official launch for the Program on Tuesday 19 July 2011 at 216 Northbourne Avenue.

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Women in Global Business 2011 Speaker Series

The Women in Global Business program is presenting a half-day seminar in Canberra on Tuesday 26 July 2011, providing an opportunity participants with the chance to listen and learn from prominent business women who have succeeded internationally.

For more information on the seminar, and to register click here.

The Women in Global Business program is a joint initiative of the Australian, State and ACT governments.  The program provides information and resorices, support, advocacy, connection and communication services to support Australian business women to engage in international trade and investment.  For more on this program visit www.wigb.gov.au.

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Call for Entries – 2001 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards

If you are a successful exporter with a business registered in the ACT, then you should enter the 2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards.

The 2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards celebrate the achievements of the Canberra Region’s strong exporting community and encourage aspiring and new exporters by showcasing successful exporters.  They also provide a unique opportunity to give your business a health check.  Preparing an application will help identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business, assess your export strategies, progress and note areas where further work may need to be done.

The ACT Award categories offer an opportunity for exporting businesses of any size and in any industry to enter, with a range of categories to suit all businesses.  A new ACT-specific category has been introduced this year – the Microbudiness Award.  The introduction of this Award recognises the large number of successful Microbusinesses operating in the ACT that employ less than five people.  Microbusinesses that export but aren’t ready to compete at the national level can use the Awards as an opportunity to showcase their export buisness locally and prepare for entry into national categories in the future.

Entries close on 29 July 2011 and assistance is available to help you to plan and complete your application.  So don’t wait until the last few days to write and lodge your application, start putting it together now.

For more information, visit the www.business.act.gov.au/exportawards or contact Cathy Atkins at cathy.atkins@communicationtoolbox.com.au or Michael Cliff at michael.cliff@cliffassoc.com.au.

The 2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are an initiative of the ACT Government, managed and delivered by Canberra Business Council.

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ANU students developing international business plans for SMEs in the ACT

Are you looking to sell products/services overseas or expanding your business into new foreign markets?

Would you like some extra help with market research?

Why don’t youy let ANU third-year and Masters students develop the international business plans for you?

Four to five groups of students will undertake extensive market screening and, wherever relevant, recommend a market entry strategy and propose a comprehensive set of marketing mix elements, including positioning statement, product and branding/packaging requirements, introduction of distribution channels, examples of pricing structures, and proposed advertising tactics. The students will also produce event or tradeshow posters for you!

Developing competitive business plans is a major assessment for students in the International Marketing course at the ANU. The best plans will be nominated for the Austrade International Business Plan Competition.

Currently three SMEs from the ACT are participating in the course, and we’re seeking three more companies to get on board. 

If you are interested, please contact Dr Vinh Lu (vinh.lu@anu.edu.au), Research Fellow and Lecturer in International Business, for further details.

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2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards

Applications are now open for the 2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards!

If you are a successful exporter with a business registered in the ACT, then you should enter the 2011 Awards.

The Awards can help you to achieve ACT distinction and national recognition and can lead to further international success.

Entries close on 29 July 2011 and assistance is available to help you to plan and complete your application.

Don’t wait until the last few days to prepare and lodge your application.  Start to prepare now by looking at your milestones and achievements during this and the previous two financial years .  Early and thorough preparation will result in a strong entry.

For more information, visit the www.exportawards.gov.au/act or call Cathy Atkins on 0403488478 or Michael Cliff on 0433 018 390 to discuss your entry.

 The 2011 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are an initiative of the ACT Government, managed and delivered by the Canberra Business Council.

 

ACT Distinction, National Recognition, International Success

ACT Distinction, National Recognition, International Success

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Team Australia Opportunities in North America

Team Australia is involved in a number of defence industry events in the US over the period June – December 2011, providing a number of opportunities for participation.

The US Expositions listed below are regularly attended by US personnel from both government and industry, including departments and industry that have no direct connexion with the defence sector.  The Expos also attract a large representation these groups and from the more than 120 foreign countries represented in Washington, DC.

National Veteran Small Business Conference and Expo (New Orleans, LA, 15-18 August 2011)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting this event from 15 -18 August 2011, at the Ernest N. Morial Memorial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana being assisted by Halfaker and Associates LLC. The largest nationwide conference of its kind, the National Veteran Small Business Conference provides Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs and SDVOSBs) an opportunity to learn, network and market their businesses (http://www.nationalveteransconference.com/).

Team Australia combines Australian Government and industry in promoting Australia’s innovative defence and security technologies. This partnership indicates Defence support of Australian industry to supply high quality, sustainable solutions to the capability requirements of valued overseas Partners.  This conference and expo focuses on partnership/teaming opportunities for ‘Team Australia’ firms with SDVOSB’s and others.

Team Australia has now assisted in forming more than 60 partnerships between US SDVOSB’s and Australian suppliers of technology and production capacity.  This has been a bi-directional effort permitting SDVOSB’s access to Australian Defence Programs.  The latest example of this is an Australian Special Forces unique vehicle where US components are expected to be included in the final selection.

The Defence Export Unit plans to facilitate an Australian National stand under the ‘Team Australia’ banner to be used as an assembly and demonstration point for Australian companies who wish to attend the show.

Modern Day Marine Expo  (MCB Quantico, VA 27 – 29 September 2011)

Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the Exposition’s home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command, the USMC Warfighting Laboratory and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition (http://www.marinemilitaryexpos.com/modern_day_marine/index).

The Defence Export Unit (DEU) facilitates an Australian National stand under the Team Australia banner to be used as an assembly and demonstration point for Australian companies who wish to attend the show.  ‘Team Australia’ members should be from firms with products of immediate use to the US military.  Keep in mind that the USMC operates on land, sea and air.  As a result the needs are not limited to simply weapons. One such example is medical products.  All US military services have large and complex medical corps with commensurate requirements.

 Association of United States Army Trade Show (Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, Washington DC, 10-12 October 2011)

The AUSA Annual Meeting is the largest landpower exposition and professional development forum in North America. The Annual Meeting consists of informative presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops and important AUSA business meetings (http://www.ausa.org/meetings/2011/annual/Pages/annual1010-12.aspx).

Each year over 30,000 attendees, including senior leaders from the Army, DoD and Congress, as well as foreign dignitaries, participate in the AUSA Annual Meeting. The event provides a unique opportunity to showcase defence industry products and services to key Army and DoD decision-makers, discover new developments in defence technology and meet with colleagues from the world-wide defence community.

This year, The Defence Export Unit will facilitate the largest Australian national stand at this exhibition under the Team Australia banner that has ever been possible. As above, the principal participation is invited from Australian companies looking to expand their business into the United States Defence sector.

Keep in mind that as previously stated, the US Army operates on land, sea and air.  The Army has more vessels than the Navy and more aircraft than the US Ari Force.  As a result the needs and interests are not limited to simply weapons and vehicles.

Again an example is medical products.  The US Army is the lead for US military services  for selection and employment of complex medical products and other requirements.

The company representatives that participate in AUSA will automatically receive an invitation to the Defence Materiel Organisation’s Black Tie Dinner.  

Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) (Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, 28 November – 1 December 2011)

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs (http://www.iitsec.org). 

The Defence Export Unit plans to facilitate an Australian National stand under the Team Australia banner to be used as an assembly and demonstration point for Australian companies who wish to attend the show.

For more information on these events please contact Aurelio Azpiazu (aurelio.azpiazu@defence.gov.au) and for more information on Team Australia visit their website: http://www.defence.gov.au/teamaustralia/.

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