17 – 23 NOVEMBER 2008
Global Entrepreneurship Week is an exciting opportunity to bring out the best entrepreneurial spirit in New South Wales and the Department of State and Regional Development invites you to Global Entrepreneurship Week events being held at various venues across Sydney.
The aim of Global Entrepreneurship Week is to challenge young Australians by providing a series of stimulating events that stimulate fresh ideas and provides a forum to find ways to progress and grow your business. The NSW Department of State and Regional Development is proud to be a partner of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The following promotional film explains the extent and opportunities that unleash new ideas from young entrepreneurs:
www.makeyourmark.org.uk/static/uploads/global/GEW_PROMO_FILM.mov
For more information about Global Entrepreneurship Week visit www.unleashingideas.org
For a list of speakers' profiles click here.
Department of State and Regional Development Events
UNLEASH YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Join us and Unleash your Entrepreneurial Spirit as we hear from the creators of Google Maps, TechNews and Easyswitch.
We will also work you into a speednetworking session so come prepared with your business cards and practice your one-minute business pitch.
Speakers include: Lars Rasmussan, Google MapsDavid Goldstein, Tech NewsJamie Chivers, Easyswitch
Monday, 17 November 20083.30pm for 4.00pm start to 5.30pm Department of State and Regional DevelopmentParkes/Hamilton RoomLevel 47 MLC Centre Martin Place SydneyCost: FREERegister: email first@business.nsw.gov.au Wednesday, 19 November 20081.30pm for 2.00pm-3.30pmDepartment of State and Regional DevelopmentTrade and Investment CentreLevel 2, 470 Church Street ParramattaCost: FREERegister: email dsrdparramatta@business.nsw.gov.au
SMALL BUSINESS BOOK CLUB
Launch of Lara Solomon's new book - Brand New Day, the Highs and Lows of Starting a Small Business, a humorous, diary style account of the trials and tribulations of building a business.
Cost: FREE
The Small Business Book Club program brings the authors of business development books to you, the Small Business, in an informative but informal setting. Do not miss this event!!!
Thursday, 20 November 2008 5.30pm for 5.45pm-7.00pmHosted by Department of State and Regional DevelopmentCustoms House 31 Alfred StreetCircular QuayRegistration: email first@business.nsw.gov.au
For more information on Lara Solomon’s book, Brand New Day, visit www.brandnewday.com.au
NSW – CHINA CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM
The NSW-China Climate Change Forum coincides with a visit by a delegation organised by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
The Forum will identify opportunities for further co-operation to tackle climate change and to explore business opportunities between NSW and China.
The first part of the Forum will focus on NSW and China climate change policy discussion and will then be followed by a business matching session.
Chinese organisations attending include the National Development and Reform Commission (responsible for climate change policy in China), China Science and Technology Association, Beijing Energy Saving Environmental Protection Centre, Shanghai Development and Reform Commission and others.
Thursday, 20 November 2008 Hosted by Department of State and Regional DevelopmentRegistrations at 8.30am, 9.00am – 4.00pmLevel 47 MLC Centre, Martin PlaceSydneyRegistration: email davor.jozic@business.nsw.gov.au
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