Edition 59, September 2008
In this issue:
- GC Happenings
- Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards
- Gold Coast business workshops
- Are you looking to grow your business?
- Voting for the 2008 IF Awards
- BIFCOM 2008 expressions of interest
- Creative business launch pad seminar
- StudyGoldCoast partners
- Bond University Film & Television Awards
- Arab Health 2009 expressions of interest
- GulFood 2009 expressions of interest
- Eco Expo 2008 expressions of interest
- Exhibition & event marketing
- Are you a supplier to the food industry?
- Council to attend Fine Foods Australia 2008
- Biotechnology Executives Investment Summit 2008
- Free Business Insights event
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Welcome to the Business GC monthly E-newsletter, your one stop for the latest business news and events from across the Gold Coast.
GC Happenings
Business news
Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards
The Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards are the region's most prestigious and comprehensive business awards program, offering recognition and applause to the wider Gold Coast business community.
Gold Coast business workshops
The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry run a variety of comprehensive workshops to assist Gold Coast companies in operating their businesses.
Are you looking to grow your business?
Export could be the answer. Getting into Export is an introductory workshop involving a small group of participants.
Voting for the 2008 IF Awards close 12 September
Voting for the national people's choice awards for Australian film close in one month - don't miss your chance to have a say.
BIFCOM 2008 expressions of interest
The 2008 Busan International Film Commission and Industry Showcase (BIFCOM) will be held from 3 to 5 October 2008 in South Korea.
Creative business launch pad seminar
This seminar is for Gold Coast businesses who are involved with the creative industries.
StudyGoldCoast partners with Mission Australia
StudyGoldCoast has partnered with Mission Australia Nerang to provide an employment service available to international students - Jobs4Students.
Bond University Film & Television Awards
BUFTA is a short film competition open to all year 11 and 12 students in Australia.
Arab Health 2009 expressions of interest
Gold Coast City Council is seeking expressions of interest from Gold Coast companies wishing to join the health industry mission to Arab Health 2009 (26 to 29 January).
GulFood 2009 expressions of interest
Gold Coast City Council is seeking expressions of interest from Gold Coast companies wishing to join the food and beverage industry mission to GulFood 2009 (23 to 26 February).
Eco Expo 2008 expressions of interest
Gold Coast City Council is seeking expressions of interest from Gold Coast companies wishing to participate in the environment industry mission to Eco Expo Asia 2008 (28 to 31 October).
Exhibition and event marketing steps to success
Eye Power is an internationally recognised and widely presented exhibitor education program.
Are you a supplier to the food industry?
Gold Coast City Council in partnership with Gold Coast Food Forum is conducting a strategy planning meeting to formulate the move forward for this organisation.
Council to attend Fine Foods Australia 2008
Fine Food Australia is the definitive exhibition for the food, beverage and hospitality industry, showcasing the latest innovations in food, drink and equipment.
Biotechnology Executives Investment Summit
AusBiotech and the Queensland Government will be holding a Biotechnology Executive Investor Summit on the Gold Coast from 10 to 11 September 2008.
University to host free Business Insights event
Southern Cross University will be holding a free Business Insights evening at the Sofitel on 10 September 2008.
Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards
The Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards are the region's most prestigious and comprehensive business awards program, offering recognition to the wider Gold Coast business community. They seek to contribute to the self image and identity of Gold Coast businesses and to foster pride in the business community. If your business fits in one or more of the following categories, submit an application for the next round of awards.
Monthly Categories:
- Mayor's Innovation Award
- Emerging Business Award
- Family Business Award
- Manufacturing and Construction Award
- Retail, Wholesale and Distribution Award
- Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation Award
- Information Technology and Multimedia Award
- Trades, Professions and Services Award
Annual Categories:
- Environmental Management Award
- Mayor's Corporate Social Responsibility Award
For more information and details about the awards and the application process,
visit Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards website or call 1300 887 206.
Gold Coast business workshops
The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry run a variety of comprehensive workshops to assist Gold Coast companies in operating their businesses.
Considering a Business is a free, one hour seminar designed to give potential business owners an overview of the important factors to consider before starting or buying a business for the first time.
Starting a Business is an activity based series of six workshops aimed at business operators who have recently purchased or started a business.
Topics covered in these workshops are:
- Defining a business - Why do customers buy from you? Do you want to do business better? Get to know what business you are really in.
- Managing customer service - Have you thought about where your customers come from and where you can find more? Do you know if your customers are happy with your service?
- Managing your cash - Do you know what impact your decisions will have on your cash flow? Do you know how to improve your cash flow?
- Managing for profits - Improve your business by improving the bottom line. Demystify the financial jargon used in business and find out how to use basic financial analysis techniques to maximise business performance.
- Planning for success - Do you have a plan for your business? Do you know how to measure success? The workshop will help you identify actions and skills that will lead to developing a business plan.
- Smart marketing - Do you want more customers to buy more from you, more often? Do you want to improve your marketing and achieve positive results in your business?
The cost is $44 (incl. GST) per three hour session. These events are held at the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Gold Coast Centre at 26 Marine Parade, Southport.
For more information, phone (07) 5583 7599 or visit www.business.qld.gov.au.
Are you looking to grow your business? Export could be the answer
Getting into Export is an introductory workshop involving a small group of participants. It is designed specifically for key decision makers in small and medium sized enterprises who are considering making export part of their business and would like to learn more about what is required to become a successful exporter.
When:
Brisbane - 16 October 2008
9.30am - 12.30pm
Brisbane - 11 December 2008
9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost:
This event is free. Morning tea provided.
Venue:
Austrade Brisbane
Level 16, 307 Queen Street
Brisbane
Queensland, Australia
Who should attend?
Key decision makers in small and medium sized enterprises who are considering making export part of their business.
Limited places - register now
Don't miss your chance to get the latest market information. Register online at www.austrade.gov.au or call Austrade on 13 28 78.
Voting for the 2008 IF Awards closes 12 September 2008
Voting for the national people's choice awards for Australian film close on 12 September 2008 - don't miss your chance to have a say.
Celebrating its 10th year in 2008, the Inside Film Awards celebrate and champion Australian film and creative talent as decided by the general public. These aren't awards based on industry perception alone - they are truly reflective of what the general public thinks about Australian films and performances.
The 2008 event takes place on 13 November 2008 at the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Always an entertaining, celebrity packed and irreverent night, it is loved for its relaxed attitude and independent spirit. The ceremony will be broadcast live on SBS Television with delayed telecasts also screening on Showtime.
Please visit www.ifawards.com to view and vote for your favourite film.
BIFCOM 2008 expressions of interest
The 2008 Busan International Film Commission and Industry Showcase (BIFCOM) will be held from 3 to 5 October 2008 in South Korea. BIFCOM has been identified as an event which not only profiles Gold Coast City as a premier film location, but an exhibition where film industry representatives can meet and do business with key decision makers from the Asian region.
Gold Coast City Council is proposing to coordinate a mission to BIFCOM and will arrange a trade booth at the BIFCOM Film industry showcase. Gold Coast City companies are invited to participate on this trade stand and collaborate on an AV presentation and marketing collateral to collectively showcase the capabilities on offer from the Gold Coast.
Council is also presently scoping the hosting of a function during the BIFCOM showcase to invite key decisions makers along to promote the ability and capacity of Gold Coast City's film and television production segment.
For more information download the Busan International Film Commission & Industry showcase flyer.
Creative business launch pad seminar
This seminar is for Gold Coast businesses that are involved with the creative industries. Come along to be equipped with solutions for day to day business challenges and to gain skills needed to help your business survive and grow.
When:
23 September 2008
9.30am to 4.30pm
Where:
Bendigo Room, Industry Central
Ground Floor
240 Varsity Parade
Varsity Lakes Queensland 4226
Cost:
$55 + GST
Further information can be found by visiting QUT Creative Enterprise Australia website, emailing events@qutcreativeenterprise.com.au or calling 07) 3337 7805.
StudyGoldCoast partners with Mission Australia
StudyGoldCoast has partnered with Mission Australia Nerang to provide an employment service available to international students. Jobs4Students (J4S) is a fee for service opportunity for international students to obtain paid or unpaid employment whilst studying on the Gold Coast. J4S will offer job placements and internships as well as cater for working holiday maker visa holders.
International internships and industry placements are not paid at graduate levels but at the award rates for fulltime or part-time employees. Placements range from eight weeks to six months depending on their visas.
If you are interested in hosting one of these applicants or you have an opportunity in your business that will benefit you and the student, please email lisa@jobs4students.com.au or phone (07) 5591 3322.
Further information can also be found on at www.jobs4students.com.au
BUFTA - Bond University Film and Television Awards
BUFTA is a short film competition open to all year 11 and 12 students in Australia. The philosophy behind BUFTA is to offer a system of recognition for today's young filmmakers. Submission entry period is 18 August to 3 October 2008 with the best overall filmmaker to be awarded a full tuition scholarship, valued at $79,200.
For further information please visit www.bond.edu.au/events/bufta.
Arab Health 2009 expressions of interest
Gold Coast City Council is seeking expressions of interest from Gold Coast companies wishing to join the health industry mission to Arab Health 2009 (26 to 29 January 2009).
Please find attached a copy of the Arab Health trade mission flyer. Should your company be interested in further exploring the possibility of joining this trade mission or being represented by your company brochure, please fill out the attached expression of interest form.
For further information, please contact Chris Ireland, Industry Development Officer by email health@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 5581 7486.
GulFood 2009 expressions of interest
Gold Coast City Council is seeking expressions of interest from Gold Coast companies wishing to join the Food and Beverage industry mission to GulFood 2009 (23 to 26 February 2009).
Please find attached a copy of the GulFood trade mission flyer. Should your company be interested in further exploring the possibility of joining this trade mission or being represented by your company brochure, please fill out the attached expression of interest form.
For further information, please contact Chris Ireland, Industry Development Officer by email food@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 5581 7486.
Eco Expo Asia 2008 expressions of interest
Gold Coast City Council is seeking expressions of interest from Gold Coast companies wishing to participate in the environment industry mission to Eco Expo Asia 2008 (28-31 October 2008).
Please find attached a copy of the Eco Expo Asia trade mission flyer. Should your company be interested in further exploring the possibility of joining this trade mission or being represented by your company brochure, please fill out the attached expression of interest form.
For further information, please contact Paula Da Fonseca by email environment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 5581 7533.
Exhibition & Event Marketing Steps to Success
Eye Power is an internationally recognised and widely presented exhibitor education program. They are holding a free seminar to help exhibitors and industry professionals achieve their exhibition and trade show objectives and increase their return on investment.
Important Information:
Date:
7 October 2008
Time:
9am to 12pm
Where:
Conrad Jupiters Casino
Southport Room 1, The Pavilion
Gold Coast Highway
Broadbeach
For more information and to register online please visit www.skyline.com.au.
Are you a supplier to the food industry on the Gold Coast?
Gold Coast City Council is supporting the revitalisation of the Gold Coast Food Forum. The Gold Coast Food Forum (GCFF) promotes the growth and interests of businesses and individuals in the Gold Coast region that provide retail, wholesale, and manufacturing of food products and services.
Council in partnership with Gold Coast Food Forum is conducting a strategy planning meeting to formulate the move forward for this organisation. This is a unique opportunity to open discussion channels and offer creativity to the planning of the future direction of your industry.
For further information visit Businessgc.com.au.
Date:
9 September 2008
Venue:
Gold Coast Convention Centre
Meeting Room
Gold Coast Highway
Broadbeach
Cost:
No charge - light refreshments provided.
Please contact Suzette Sutton on (07) 5581 7731 for further information or RSVP by email food@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
Find out more about what's going on in the food industry at www.food.businessgc.com.au.
Gold Coast Council to attend Fine Foods Australia 2008
Fine Food Australia is the definitive exhibition for the food, beverage and hospitality industry, showcasing the latest innovations in food, drink and equipment. This exciting international event brings together buyers and sellers from around the world, with feature areas focusing on bakery, confectionery, dairy, drinks, meat & seafood, natural products and equipment for retail, catering and hospitality.
Fine Food Australia will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 22 to 25 September, 2008. Gold Coast City Council's Economic Development branch will be participating in the exhibition.
For further information about the exhibition please visit Fine Foods website.
Biotechnology Executive Investment Summit 2008
AusBiotech and the Queensland Government will be holding a Biotechnology Executive Investor Summit on the Gold Coast from 10 to 11 September 2008. They are pleased to invite biotechnology executives from around the world to register for this high level summit.
The program will include:
- one on one business sessions with investors
- opportunities to hear from and converse with potential and current investors
- networking with national and international investors and executives
- the opportunity to attend two special closed door CEO forum and Company Director forums
Date:
10 to 11 September 2008
Where:
Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast
For further information and to register please visit www.ausbiotech.org.
Southern Cross University to host Business Insights event
Southern Cross University will be holding a free Business Insights evening at the Sofitel on 10 September 2008. The event will involve experts presenting on corporate governance and entrepreneurship. Guest speakers for the event include Dr Michael Singleton, Senior Lecturer, Southern Cross University and Simon Kalinowski, CEO, Mandalay Technologies.
For further information please download the Business Insights Evening invitation.
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