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Australian Institute of Management’s Young Manager Program is designed for young business people who are starting out and finding their way on their managerial journey.
For Course Directory click here
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009
Duration: 3 days, Face-to-Face
Time: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Venue: WHK Greenwoods
232 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt, Cairns
Cost: $1350.00 or $1200.00 AIM Members
Bookings: Book online Click Here for bookings or call 1300 882 895
It explores the people side of management starting with understanding self then moving to leading and managing others. Participants will learn from fellow ‘emerging’ managers, all of whom will be seeking similar guidance for navigating the complex world of management.
It’s a must for any new manager who is making the transition from team member to team leader.
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September 15th, 2009 tanner
Austrade in partnership with the Queensland Government would like to invite you to attend an Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Coaching workshop. These small-group, personalised sessions will help you get EMDG ready and maximise your grant entitlement.
When: Wednesday 30 September 2009
Time: 9.00am – 11.15am
Venue: Cairns Colonial Club, Somerset room
Address: Behan Street, Manunda
Car Parking: Available at the Conference centre on Behan street
Bookings: see https://www.austrade.gov.au/Coachingsessions/
This workshop is free of charge and will cover topics such as:
• How to apply for an EMDG Grant
• How EMDG assists Australian exporters
• Who is eligible for a Grant
• What can be claimed under the Grant scheme
• How to complete an application form
• Guide to Record keeping
• Tips and Hints on how to get the best out of the scheme.
• Changes for the 2008/09 grant year
Research indicates that, on average, companies attending coaching workshops
receive larger grants, receive their grants faster and find the application process
easier. Clients also feel more confident to self-prepare their application.
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September 15th, 2009 tanner
There are several trade missions going to PNG from the region looking at capitalising on opportunities coming out of the mining projects in PNG
Austrade Mission – 26-30 October – contact John Bissell for details 40481113 or 0418186796
Cairns Chamber of Commerce Members to PNG on 10/11 November – contact Sandy Whyte 40311838
Trade Queensland Mission 16-19 November – contact John Bissell 40481113 or 0418186796
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Papua New Guinea Mining Opportunities Breakfast
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is currently experiencing unprecedented Pokies mining expansion and growth with current economic activity defying the global financial crisis.
The Interoil and Exxon Mobil Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) projects include investments in excess of $25 billion and new and existing gold and copper mines have significant commercial potential for the Cairns region’s tropical expertise sector.
A breakfast has been scheduled Wednesday, 23 September with guest speakers highly knowledgeable on the ins and outs of doing business in PNG, commercial opportunities and how to engage.
Your breakfast invitation to this event
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September 15th, 2009 tanner
Are you seeing red over the red tape affecting your business or are you frustrated with the amount of paperwork required? Local businesses have raised many concerns about red tape with our Small Business Advisory Service, so we have organised a Forum to discuss issues and solutions to red tape for small business.
Parliamentary Secretary for Employment and Economic Development, Jan Jarratt MP, has kindly agreed to attend this workshop. Come and have your say! If you aren’t able to attend, could you please still send through your issues and concerns and suggested solutions.
When: Wednesday 23 September
1 – 5 pm: light lunch from midday
Where: Atherton International Club, Kennedy Highway
Please send us your examples of red tape and your suggested solutions PRIOR to the workshop: send to info@gulf-savannah.com.au by Friday 18th September.
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September 15th, 2009 tanner
THE FOOD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND
wish to announce that their
FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE 2009
will be held for a FULL DAY on
WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2009
at
THE FUNCTION CENTRE
SOUTHPORT SHARKS CLUB, SOUTHPORT, GOLD COAST, QLD
Please note this date in your diary, further details will be available in the near future
For enquiries or if you wish to discuss sponsorship opportunities
Contact : Mary Batty on (07) 3842 2228
Industry House, 375 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4000
(07) 3842 2228 | info@foodindustries.com.au
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August 19th, 2009 tanner
Due to a high demand for food handling and safety skills in the tablelands, Skill360 Australia are seeking expressions of interest to conduct an accredited âFood Safety Supervisorâ course on the Tablelands in early September. This program is suitable for any establishment where food is prepared and served including takeaways, fast food outlets, sports clubs, caterers, restaurants, hospitals, aged care facilities, events etc.
The program is suitable for Business owners, supervisors and staff. Please find attached a program outline and costs. The program can be conducted a s a public course or provided âin houseâ for min 6 participants. The course is not online and is facilitated by an experienced food hygienist which allows for effective interaction, skills practice.
Completing this course will allow your business to minimise the risk of food contamination and loss of profit.
Bookings and enquiries for limited seats now as per food-safety-supervisor. (Date and Venue TBA)
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August 19th, 2009 tanner
The objective of the Small Business Online program is to equip small businesses to go online and significantly enhance their web facilities and engage in e-business capabilities, as well as reducing their costs and improving their market opportunities
The Small Business Online program will be delivered through a provider/s who will be selected through a competitive, merit based process to provide ‘free or low cost’ IT skills development, training and mentoring services to small business owners and/or managers.
Applicants can include industry associations, professional and business organisations, educational institutions and business enterprise centres.
Applications will close on 25 September 2009.
Further information can be found on the AusIndustry website – please click on the following link – Small Business Online
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August 3rd, 2009 tanner
Advance Cairns, with the expert assistance of Gerard Byrne, co-author of Grants in Australia Book, and Margaret Darveniza, well-renowned facilitator, will host a series of Grant Writing Workshops across the region on one day next month.
The half-day workshops will be held in two locations – Cairns and Atherton on Tuesday 11th August.
For more information:Â the-art-of-writing-grants1
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July 12th, 2009 tanner
The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation invites you to take part in a comprehensive, activity-based workshop series where you will learn how to increase business profitability using website technology.
There are 4 workshops in this series to be held each Thursday from 13 July for 4 weeks:
â¢Â  Beginner’s ICT workshop:     planning for an online business
â¢Â  Advanced ICT workshop:     developing your online business
â¢Â  Beginner’s ICT workshop:     search engine marketing
â¢Â  Advanced ICT workshop:     evaluating your online business
Places are limited and registration is essential.
Enquire at – T: 4048 1111 or  E: businessassist.cairns@dtrdi.qld.gov.au.
Click here for more information to grow your business
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July 12th, 2009 tanner
Investing In The Future Of TNQ
There’s never been a more important time to make an investment in the future generations of business leaders in this region. Click here for an invitation to the Next Gen Expo, it’s a fantastic initiative and your encouraged to register, send your staff and share the invitation with your contacts. The more we can motivate people with events like this, the greater the positive impact it will have on our region.
Date: Wednesday 29th July 2009
Who should attend? Anyone who would like an insight into the next generation of business leaders!
Venue: Hilton Cairns 34 Esplanade, Cairns
Time: 7:30am Registration – event runs for a full day
More information: http://online.aimqld.com.au/default.asp?PageID=5&eventID=1206
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