News and Events

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Enterprise Connect

More business support for Australian SMEs/ Enterprise Connect to support more Australian businesses

Following the announcement of the Government’s A Plan for Australian Jobs, Enterprise Connect has extended its services to reach more SMEs and is now offering advice and support to an extended range of industry sectors. Read more

 

Wyndham City Council Business Awards - Nominations open

Nominations for the Wyndham City’s 2013 Business Awards are now open.

We encourage you to nominate yourself, your business or another inspirational individual or business.

New categories include Home Based Business, Not for Profit, Food and Hospitality and Wyndham Business Person of the Year.

The 2013 Wyndham Business Awards Nomination Form and more information can be found at:

www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/business/2013awards

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Economic Development team on 9742 0715 or [email protected]

 

Advancing the Rail Industry - Free Seminars

9 May - Melbourne                          23 May - Brisbane                                   29 May - Sydney

Come and hear about initiatives being championed by the Rail Supply Advocate and the National Sector Manager - Rail aimed at improving the competitiveness of the Australian rail industry.

Presentations including:

• Rail Supplier Advocate's industry development strategy and forward plan
• Government policy announcements and opportunities for the rail industry
• Global rail supply chain opportunities including the outcomes of the recent Asia Pacific Rail Conference and Trade Mission
• Rail Supply Chain Continue Improvement Program activities through Enterprise Connect
• Update on the Rail Rolling Stock Demand Analysis Project
• Industry Panel discussing current issues, proposed improvements and government initiatives (speakers featured will include the Tail Supplier Advocate, National Sector Manager - Rail, ARA, rail primes, suppliers and technology providers).

2013 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Gala Dinner

6 June, 2013 - Crown Melbourne

Celebrate manufacturing excellence with other industry leaders at the 2013 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Gala Dinner, as the Department of Business and Innovation recognise this year’s award winning companies and individuals.

This superb black tie event will provide you with the opportunity to network with your industry peers and host your clients, staff and suppliers, as we celebrate excellence in Victorian manufacturing.

Date: Thursday 6 June 2013

Time: 7:00pm: Pre-Dinner Drinks  / 7:30pm: Doors Open

Venue: Palladium at Crown Melbourne,

                        Crown Entertainment Complex

                         8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

Parking: Available at the Multi-Level Park. Enter via Clarke Street, Haig Street or Kings Way

Dress: Black Tie/ Evening Gown

Tickets:         $200 each (incl. GST and agency fees)

                        $1900 per table of 10 (incl. GST and agency fees)

Book tickets at www.vmhf.com.au by Thursday 23 May 2013.  Our ticketing provider, GreenTix, will make a contribution to Greening Australia for every ticket sold to the 2013 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Gala Dinner.

For event enquiries, please contact Valentina And Associates at [email protected] or on (03) 9692 9692.

Crown has made available a special accommodation rate for guests attending the night. Book via Crown Hotel Reservations on 1800 811 653 and reference the name and date of the event.

 

2013 F1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

For the forth consecutive year in a row, ICN Victoria hosted a series of industry briefings and networking sessions at the F1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix from the 13th to the 16th of March.

Over the course of four days more than 950 people attended the invitation only sessions with ICN providing the latest project information as well as keynote speakers contributing with insightful industry information to participants at each of the eight sessions held.

Industry topics included:

1. Accessing the Resources sector
2. Rail sector
3. CleanTech
4. Health sector
5. Women in Business
6. Major Projects
7. Defence sector
8. Automotive sector