Employer of Choice Conference
The Employer of Choice Conference will help Tasmanian businesses understand and respond to an increasingly competitive labour market.
This conference is a ‘must-attend’ event for businesses seeking to attract and retain skilled workers.
Four renowned keynote speakers will discuss contemporary demographic and workforce trends and their implications for Tasmanian businesses:
- Bernard Salt, Partner KPMG
- Dr Natalie Jackson, Associate Prof. University of Tasmania
- Julie Sloan, Director Julie Sloan Management
- Michael McQueen, Director Nexgen Impact
These local Tasmanian business people will share their successful attraction and retention strategies.
To register go to the conference website.
For more information, contact Business Point on 1800 440 026.
Breeding Stock Subsidy
Over the last couple of weeks I have had quite a few enquiries from clients regarding the breeding stock subsidy.
I have sourced some information regarding the program which aims to answer any questions you may have regarding the support that is available.
1. Which areas does the assistance apply to?
The assistance applies to farms located in the two drought declared areas (As approved for full Exceptional Circumstances assistance by both the Tasmanian and Australian Governments), of the Midlands/Central Highlands/East Coast and the North East/Flinders Island.
Funding for innovators to commercialise
The Tasmanian Government is on the hunt for innovators who not only have a promising innovation but also the drive to commercialise it.
The ©-STAR Award will recognise a Tasmanian science and technology company or individual for its early success in commercialising a science and technology product, process or service during the 2007/08 year.
Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate a technology’s clear commercial potential and will be particularly interested in those that can demonstrate that some progress has already been made towards comme rcialisation, although this is not essential.
If you think your innovation fits the bill, we’d like to know about it!
The winner will receive a “Winner, ©-STAR Award, 2008” trophy and a $5,000 cash prize. Five finalists will each receive a “Finalist, ©-STAR Award, 2008” certificate.
Applications close: Friday, 11 July 2008
For more information, please contact Business Point on 1800 440 026 or visit the website.
Rural Diary - June 2008
Simplot Growers Workshop: Share Farming and Leasing
10 June
Scottsdale, Tasmania
Contact Donna Lucas on (03) 6231 9033
Killafaddy Sale
10 June
Killafaddy Saleyards, Killafaddy, Tasmania
Contact your livestock representative
Simplot Growers Workshop: Share Farming and Leasing
11 June
Ulverstone, Tasmania
Contact Donna Lucas on (03) 6231 9033
Managing & Growing Your Business
Small Business Central Tasmania will be holding a seminar for women that will provide information to help manage & grow your business.
Topics will include:
- Tax issues for small business
- Financial aspects of running a business
- Risk management
- Networking
- Further training opportunities
When: Thursday 19th June from 9:30am – 4:00pm
Where: The Grange, Campbell Town
Cost: $15 (includes lunch)
To register contact Jon at Small Business Central Tasmania on (03) 6397 7334 - RSVP’s close 13th June.
This project is supported by funding from Women Tasmania’s Small Grants Program.