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IDEAS 2 MARKET
18th March 2010. Introductory Program
19th March 2010. Masterclass Program
The Ideas2Market Masterclass workshop is designed for existing businesses that are looking to grow, improve and foster sustainability
Topics include: preparing strategies for growth, building your brand, cost effective marketing, business model innovation, new product development, strategic management of intellectual property assets, funding for growth and more.
An initiative of the Queensland Government’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, the Ideas2Market small business workshops are delivered around Queensland by the AIC’s experienced
facilitators and include a range of guest speakers including patent attorneys and real-life business case studies.
Since 2005, the Ideas2Market small business program has assisted more than 1,000 entrepreneurs and business owners to take their ideas to market.
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March 11th, 2010 nola
TWO DAY WORKSHOP
Are you an existing food processor
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considering value-adding your product
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have an idea to create a line of gourmet foods?
Here is a workshop for you!
This workshop is the result of a survey sent out to food processors to identified areas of
skills and knowledge required by the food processing industry
The workshop brings four guest speakers from Brisbane and case studies of the region
Janette McDonald (Foodstream Pty Ltd)
Senior Food Technologist, highly experienced in Food product development and product commercialisation.
David Lewis (Director Food Stream)
David Lewis deliver the factory layout presentation on the second day. Food Engineering Case Study-Advanced Design Tools and Applications -This is based on the tea dryer design using FEA, CFD and CAD/CAM to achieve outcomes in systems design. Food Plant Design Considerations. What do I need to know to set up a processing facility? Should I use a co-packer or do it myself?
Renee Weaver (Evolve Brand Design)
Graphic Designer, services in brand creation and design, packaging design, visual identity.
Paul Westbury (Westbury Consulting)
As a business consultant Paul Westbury has helped many businesses to grow from a small business to a medium sized enterprise primarily through the following two changes to their business: (1) the development and implementation of systems for the management of people, finances, sales and marketing, supply chain and business operations;
(2) for the owner of the business to stop working in the business and start working on the business. Using systems that Paul has developed as tools for small businesses, his clients are greatly satisfied with the results.
DATE: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd March 2010
TIME: Monday 9:00am – 4:30pm Tuesday 9:00 – 3:30pm
VENUE: Serbian Club
Greenslope Street, Edgehill.
COST: $50.00 + gst (Subsidised discount price)
RSVP: Friday 12th March, 2010. COB
info@australiantropicalfoods.com
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This is an initiative of Advance Cairns and funded by the Queensland Government Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
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Wednesday 17th March, 2010
Platypus Bend Eco-Retreat
Malanda
This forum is being held to bring together commercially minded existing or potential primary producers of organic, bio-dynamic, permaculture and other sustainable and diverse agriculture, to assist in the development of a feasibility study to identify future organic opportunities for the region.
Key Note Speaker - Andre Leu, Chair of the Organics Federation of Australia
A Food Industry project initiated by Advance Cairns and funded by the Queensland Government Department of Education, Economic Development and Innovation, has engaged Bob Cobavie to produce a feasibility study into the Future Opportunities for Organics (and other Alternative Agricultural Methods of Farming) in the region. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Who should attend: Exiting or Potential Commercial Organic, Bio-Dynamic, Permaculture, growers and food producers, retailers and suppliers to the industry.
RSVP: Nola Craig
info@australiantropicalfoods.com
Numbers are limited. RSVP Essential
By Sunday 14th March 2010.
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February 15th, 2010 nola
The biggest gathering of qualified industry professionals in Sydney this year.
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre | Darling Harbour | 21 - 23 June 2010
If you want to meet and do business with qualified decision makers from restaurants, cafes, pubs & clubs, hospitals, canteens, the armed forces, caterers, hotels, aged care facilities, pizza & takeaways…
In fact anywhere that food & drink are served outside of the home.
For more information on exhibiting at FoodService Australia 2010, please contact Clifford Fairbrass on (02) 9556 7972 or Click Here.
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February 8th, 2010 nola
Serious about Safe Businesses?
In February Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will be facilitating two workshops in Cairns relating to safety management for small to medium sized businesses.
The details of which are listed below:
Workshop: Managing for Safety - Getting Started
Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Workshop: Managing for Safety - Tools and Techniques
Date: Thursday, 18 February 2010
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Contact:-
Kylie Hogan
Small Business Advisor (WHS)
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
T: 07 47607986
M: 0428 980 824
F: 07 47607959
E: kylie.hogan@justice.qld.gov.au
For further information:-
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DATE: Friday 19 March 2010
TIME: 8:30am – 5:00pm
VENUE: Shangri La Hotel, Pierpoint Road, Cairns QLD
The Ideas2Market Masterclass workshop is designed for existing businesses that are looking to grow, improve and foster sustainability Topics include: preparing strategies for growth, building your brand,cost effective marketing, business model innovation, new product development, strategic management of intellectual property assets,funding for growth and more.
An initiative of the Queensland Government’s Department of Employment,Economic Development and Innovation, the Ideas2Market small business workshops are delivered around Queensland by the AIC’s experienced facilitators and include a range of guest speakers including patent attorneys and real-life business
case studies.
For more information:-
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January 14th, 2010 nola
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
21st - 23rd March 2010
Fine Food Queensland is the largest food industry event in northern Australia. It’s a showcase of the best food and drink ideas from around the world and regional areas.
It runs alongside Hospitality Queensland, featuring the latest kitchen and accommodation equipment.
For more information: http://www.foodqueensland.com.au
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January 13th, 2010 nola
Rub shoulders with the tastiest celebrities
29 April - 6 May 2010
As the premier festival of its kind in the country, Tasting Australia attracts world-renowned chefs, winemakers, sommeliers, brewers and restaurateurs. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some 40 different events including demonstrations, tastings and classes. International stars such as the legendary Antonio Carluccio, Antony Worrall Thompson, Richard Fox, Neil Morrissey, Paul Rankin, Rosemary Shrager are coming.
Shannon Bennett, Maeve O’Meara, Ben O’Donoghue, Pete Evans and Simon Bryant are just some of the big Australian names on the menu at Tasting Australia.
For more information: http://www.tasting-australia.com.au/home
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January 13th, 2010 nola
Hilton Brisbane
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July 2010
Since 1995 the Hilton Brisbane Masterclass has brought together a fabulous line-up of chefs and winemakers from around the world – Antonio Carluccio, Gordon Ramsay, Michel Richard, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michel Roux and many more.
Join us in 2010 to taste, learn, laugh and sip your way through each day. With twenty sessions a day there’s plenty of choice from a range of talented International and Australian presenters looking at - shiraz, chocolate, champagne, spice and matching food and wine.
For more details http://www.qldmasterclass.com
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December 21st, 2009 nola
Women’s Only PDC in Far North Queensland with Rosemary Morrow
Acclaimed author of “The Earth Users Guide to Permaculture”
Sunday 14th March– Sunday 28th March 2010
Walkamin
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take part in a very special two week Women’s Only
Permaculture Design Certificate Course, taught by one of the best, internationally renowned
teachers in the world. Rosemary is the acclaimed author of “The Earth Users Guide to
Permaculture” and a role model for all aspiring female Permaculturists.
This rare Women’s Only event promises to be an opportunity not to be missed.
The course will incorporate intensive theory and practice in all aspects of Permaculture Design.
This course is being held at FreeRange Permaculture’s demonstration site “Rosella Waters”,
a stunning 6 acres situated right on the banks of the Barron River.
Bookings
The course fee for this two week course is $1,300. This fee includes all meals (omni or veg) and
basic camping facilities over the two week period.
For details click here (PDF document takes time to download)
To book your place or for more information contact:-
Kym & Georgie Kruse
FreeRange Permaculture Design & Education for Urban & Rural Development
Rosella Waters
331 Henry Hannam Drive
Walkamin, QLD 4872
Mail: PO Box 225, Walkamin QLD 4872
Web: http://www.freerangepermaculture.com.au/
Email: frp@freerangepermaculture.com.au
Home Phone: +61 (07) 4086 8019
Mobile: +61 (0)407 243 298 or +61 (0)437 267 323
Alternatively call Kym on + 61(0) 407 243 298 or Georgie on +61 (0) 437 267 323.
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