enterprise connect remote enterprise centre dka board presentation – alice springs - 10 june 2009
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Enterprise ConnectRemote Enterprise Centre
DKA Board Presentation – Alice Springs - 10 June 2009
Enterprise Connect Vision
Drive a measurable increase in the productivity of Australian SMEs by:– Becoming the natural entry point for SMEs to upgrade and connect
to new technologies and knowledge– Providing a national network of skilled advisers – Driving innovation in Australian SMEs by linking them to the best
knowledge and research available
Government's commitment is $50m per annum
Enterprise Connect Centres
• In addition to the 6 existing Manufacturing Centres – (based in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland,
New South Wales & Tasmania)
• 6 new Innovation Centres– Mining Technology Centre (Mackay)– Remote Enterprise Centre (Alice Springs)– Innovative Regions Centre (Geelong)– Creative Industries Centre (Sydney) – Clean Energy Centre (Newcastle)– Defence Industry Centre (Dandenong)
A National Network
Innovation Centre
Manufacturing Centre
Remote
Enterprise
Mining
Technology
Creative
Industries
Defence
Industries
Innovative
Regions
Clean Energy
Enterprise Connect Offers
• Access to up to 100 dedicated experienced business advisers around the nation (from Darwin to Burnie)
• Expert knowledge in a wide range of industries• Online 20 minute application process• 24 hour approval process for business review eligibility• Free business reviews (for approved businesses)• Tailored Advisory Service (TAS) Program (up to $20,000) • Researchers in Business Program (up to $50,000 for 12 months)• Links to research organisations• Specialised workshops and briefings• Referral services to State and Territory Government business & regional
development programs • Ongoing client management upon completion of the TAS program
Who is helping to set strategy
• Each Innovation Centre has an advisory board made up of industry and/or community leaders
• One advisory board for the 6 manufacturing centres made up of business & research leaders
Remote Enterprise Centre Board• Mr Aden Ridgeway (Chair) – Indigenous Tourism Australia• Dr Christopher Duncan – Business and Employment (Northern
Territory Government) • Mr Mark Bermingham – Regional Development and Industry
(Queensland Government)• Mr Phil Tyler – Small Business and Regional Development (South
Australian Government)• Mr Parry Agius – South Australia Native Title Services• Mr Kevin Fong – Goolarri Media (Broome, WA)• Mrs Kathy Finlayson – Desert Knowledge Australia• Dr John Taylor – University of Queensland & Desert Knowledge CRC • Mrs Mary Nenke – Cambinata Yabbies (WA)• Ms Kara Touchie - ACTU
Eligibility Criteria
• Innovation Centres• turnover min $750k (remote) to a max of $100m• 3 years trading• ACN (or ICN for remote)
• Manufacturing Centres• turnover min $1.5m (regional) to a max of $100m• $2m (capital city) to a max. $100m• 3 years trading• ACN
Remote Enterprise Centre Coverage Map
Enterprise Connect Success Story
As of 12 May 2009• 1728 Business Reviews approved• 1004 Business Reviews completed• 505 Successful TAS Grants• $9,700 Average spend of TAS Grants• $4.9million in total TAS Grants approved• 90% of firms said they would recommend the Business Review to
others• 80% of firms said the Business Review identified opportunities for
improvement
If you have any questions please
visit www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au
Email: – [email protected]
Hotline: 131 791
Thank You