Published Friday, 09 February, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND EXPORT SMART WORKSHOP
Local firms looking for new ways to grow their businesses by exporting should attend a workshop in Brisbane this month hosted by the State Government.
Premier Peter Beattie said, Getting Export Smart, was designed to encourage businesses across the State to take their products and services to the world.
“The Brisbane State Development Centre is offering a free introductory workshop to encourage firms regardless of size or industry to find out if exporting is for them,” Mr Beattie said.
“It’s a great way to meet your local export advisers and get a few tips on what it takes to export successfully – and find out more about the five-part program that could help transform a business.”
The workshop will be held from 9am-11am on Wednesday 28 February in Meeting Room 3, Lower Ground, 111 George Street, Brisbane.
Mr Beattie said Queensland firms were now leading the charge when it came to exporting with the Smart State being one of the fastest growing exporters in the nation for 2005-2006, achieving record goods and services exports of $42.5 billion.
The Brisbane region boasts a number of export success stories, like Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, a children’s clothing design company founded by husband and wife team Libby O’Connor-Cowley and Philip Cowley.
In just three years this young company has recorded an impressive level of achievement in a very competitive market, developing a top-quality product.
Last year the company was invited by the technical committee for the Pitti Imagine Bimbo, the world’s most prestigious children’s clothing exhibition, to present its collection in Florence.
“The support of the State Government has been invaluable, having access to specialized export advisers can make a world of difference to a company trying to make an international name for itself,” Mr Cowley said.
Mr Beattie said the Queensland Government was committed to enhancing the business environment in the State to help expand the export reach of Queensland firms.
“Taking smart goods and services around the world contributes to the growth of our economy and creates even more employment opportunities for Queenslanders,” he said.
To register for the free workshop or to find out more about export assistance contact the Brisbane State Development Centre on 13 26 50 or visit www.export.qld.gov.au.
8 February, 2007
Media contacts: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
Premier Peter Beattie said, Getting Export Smart, was designed to encourage businesses across the State to take their products and services to the world.
“The Brisbane State Development Centre is offering a free introductory workshop to encourage firms regardless of size or industry to find out if exporting is for them,” Mr Beattie said.
“It’s a great way to meet your local export advisers and get a few tips on what it takes to export successfully – and find out more about the five-part program that could help transform a business.”
The workshop will be held from 9am-11am on Wednesday 28 February in Meeting Room 3, Lower Ground, 111 George Street, Brisbane.
Mr Beattie said Queensland firms were now leading the charge when it came to exporting with the Smart State being one of the fastest growing exporters in the nation for 2005-2006, achieving record goods and services exports of $42.5 billion.
The Brisbane region boasts a number of export success stories, like Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, a children’s clothing design company founded by husband and wife team Libby O’Connor-Cowley and Philip Cowley.
In just three years this young company has recorded an impressive level of achievement in a very competitive market, developing a top-quality product.
Last year the company was invited by the technical committee for the Pitti Imagine Bimbo, the world’s most prestigious children’s clothing exhibition, to present its collection in Florence.
“The support of the State Government has been invaluable, having access to specialized export advisers can make a world of difference to a company trying to make an international name for itself,” Mr Cowley said.
Mr Beattie said the Queensland Government was committed to enhancing the business environment in the State to help expand the export reach of Queensland firms.
“Taking smart goods and services around the world contributes to the growth of our economy and creates even more employment opportunities for Queenslanders,” he said.
To register for the free workshop or to find out more about export assistance contact the Brisbane State Development Centre on 13 26 50 or visit www.export.qld.gov.au.
8 February, 2007
Media contacts: Premier’s Office 3224 4500