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: 9.00 – 11.00 am, Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Bookings: http://www.austrade.gov.au/Coaching-sessions/default.aspx
4-6 March 2009 is scheduled for the annual Austrade mission to Asian Development Bank, Manila. The mission plans to focus accessing opportunities in ADB’s 5 new key operational areas:
Further details will be advised as soon as they become available. If you are interested in participating in this mission please contact Kathy Rankin 4048 1126 or Graham Poon 4040 7100.
With Graham Poon
Newsletter No. 3, September 08
Hello Everyone,
Tropical Expertise Website
At the last seminar on Sept 11, Advance Cairns announced the launch of the vastly upgraded and interactive Tropical Expertise website at http://www.australiantropicalexpertise.com.au
This will be a major support to this DTRDI-funded project to help you source and win opportunities in the four major areas of Tropical Health, Environment, Agribusiness and Tropical Living. Through this website, you will be able to:
Please promote this website to your colleagues. The creation of networks and the building of critical mass to bid for projects will be facilitated through active participation via the website with benefits for all!
Don’t Miss This Event:
Tropical Expertise – Business Matching for Global Opportunities Expo, Nov 7th, 08
Many overseas projects or whole programmes are handled by the large firms called “Australian Managing Contractors” (AMC’s) or other organisations who look for sub-contractors. Advance Cairns, with support from the Dept. of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry, will be holding an event on Nov 7th to introduce you to firms who may be interested in utilising YOUR services in projects. These firms will talk about the types of capabilities they are looking for and give you practical hints about getting involved in projects. Then you will be able to meet one-on-one with them to discuss your CV or your business’s capabilities for future projects with them.
Just remember, they are always looking for project partners or sub-contractors so they will be keen to talk to you. This event will save you a lot time in searching for the “right person to talk to” and may give you a great short-cut to potential project opportunities.
To register your interest for this event, contact Dianne Vogel at Advance Cairns on (07) 4031 3999 or e-mail info@australiantropicalexpertise.com
Mentors Program (Win-Win!)
Very often, individuals would like to be engaged with aid/development projects. However a CV with past project experience is usually necessary. We are developing a formal database of people who would like to offer their services to bidding firms to be engaged with projects on a “work experience” mentoring basis. This will allow the development of your CV with high-level international work. If you would like to be involved by either offering your services or would be interested in using these services, please contact Graham Poon at graham@kleinhardt.com.au or phone (07) 4040-7100.
Upcoming Seminars and Events:
The One-minute Class:
Can I still get involved in a project even if I was not chosen for the shortlist after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI)?
The short answer is a possible “Yes!” How do I do that?
Contact the short-listed firms for possible inclusion in their project. Often the firms chosen are selected for their project management ability and not necessarily because they put forward their final team yet. After being short-listed, they will then be asked for team members for their final tender. You can make an approach at this stage! Short-listings are often made public e.g for ADB, have a look at:
http://www.adb.org/Documents/ADBBO/ta-current.asp
Speak to the project officer. Sometimes they may suggest firms that may be looking for your abilities.