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The Queensland State Government released a new version of its highly successful Local Industry Policy in November 2007.

 

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Brisbane will host the 2007 Asia Pacific Cities Summit from Friday 31 August to Monday 3 September, a showcase international event focused on generating business growth, trade, investment and economic outcomes between cities in the Asia Pacific rim.

As our world becomes smaller, the Asia Pacific Cities Summit brings together hundreds of high-profile business and civic leaders and decision-makers from over 40 key Asia-Pacific cities, providing Brisbane businesses with unique exposure and facilitating further growth of business between cities.

This is the forum to network with Australian and international firms experienced in international trade and investment. The Summit is relevant for both companies already active in exporting, as well as those with aspirations to develop their international business potential.

A specialised Business Program is being held in parallel to the Summit, focusing on the industries of Building and Construction, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Leisure Marine. The sector programs offer keynote speakers, panel discussions, and business exchange opportunities with prominent local and international representatives.

A particular feature of the Business Program is the business matching service that provides structured networking opportunities facilitated through Austrade to link exporters and importers in specific industries. A wide range of informal networking opportunities is also available over the 4-day program via activities and social events.

Further program and registration details are attached. Registration for the 4-day program is $1,400 (incl. GST), including access to the Sister Cities Day Presentations, or a single day ticket is $500 (incl. GST).

To ensure your place at Brisbane City Council's landmark international event, you can register at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/apcs or for further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Asia Pacific Cities Secretariat on (07) 3403 4382 or by emailing apcs@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

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ICN nationally is again a category sponsor for the Manufacturers' Monthly's 2007 Endeavour Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding contribution manufacturers make to Australia's economy, and are in their 4th successive year.

Award categories include Exporter, Environmental Solutions, Innovative Australian Product, Safety Schemes, Technology Applications, Young Manufacturers and the Global Integration Award. Additionally, an overall Manufacturer of the Year is chosen from the category finalists.

As sponsor of the Global Integration Award, ICN is seeking manufacturing companies who have successfully taken part in international global supply chains, particularly to demonstrate manufacturers who have successfully fully integrated into global supply.

Nominations have now commenced and will close on 30th April, 2007. Finalists will be announced in the July issue of Manufacturers' Monthly with winners announced in the September issue.

For further information, please call ICN Queensland on (07) 3364 0670 or alternatively please email manmonthly@reedbusiness.com.au.

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The Major Projects AIP Bulletin 2007 March edition provides information on Australian industry participation in major projects.

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Local engineering company Sunwood manufactures among other things truck external fitments, which include stainless steel cast alloy components. With growth in demand, reliability and capacity of their regular supply source was becoming a problem. Sunwood Engineering contacted ICN Queensland. Sunwood Engineering was prepared to look at all options to keep the supply of the stainless steel components local.

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Thanks to an innovative Gold Coast company, learning and playing golf has brought a new paradigm allowing golfers to train and play anytime of day regardless of the weather conditions with the new indoor golf simulator system.

BossTop Australia Pty Ltd also known as OptiGolf International is an innovative, export oriented that has created an indoor golf simulator system under the brand name OptiGolf®. This interactive system is a unique combination of real images and video of actual golf courses combined with sophisticated hitting mats and the use of regular golf balls and clubs to make the golf experience as realistic as possible.

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Lower tariff protection, increasing competition from overseas and a strong Australian dollar are challenging issues for the Australian manufacturing sector. The AEC Group has produced a report on behalf of Industry Capability Network that examines the impacts these and other issues have in the manufacturing sector.

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Globalisation is driving many new directions in trade, and positioning for economic power, influence and sustainability brings with it a more structured regime for supplier selection. Exporters can be successful, but whether that success is sustainable depends whether or not the exporter is a global supply chain partner.

This paper draws on the experience of the Author to encapsulate the issues, and assist business to better understand them.

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