Published Friday, 09 February, 2007 at 03:15 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 are encouraged to attend a workshop in Mackay next week hosted by the State Government.
Premier Peter Beattie said the Getting Export Smart program was designed to encourage businesses across the State to take their products and services to the world.
“Your local State Development Centre in Mackay 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 your business.”
The workshop will be held from 7am-8.30am on Thursday 15 February at the Windmill Reception Centre, 5 Highway Plaza, North Mackay.
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 Mackay region already boasts some wonderful export success stories like JSIS Engineering now expanding into China where they have a highly successful joint venture company providing corrosion control services to the Chinese coal industry.
This is a perfect example of a globally-competitive world-class Queensland company successfully entering lucrative international markets – with the assistance of the State Government.
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 across Australia and around the world contributes to the growth of our economy and creates even more employment opportunities for Queenslanders,” he said.
To register for your free workshop or to find out more about export assistance contact the Mackay 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 the Getting Export Smart program was designed to encourage businesses across the State to take their products and services to the world.
“Your local State Development Centre in Mackay 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 your business.”
The workshop will be held from 7am-8.30am on Thursday 15 February at the Windmill Reception Centre, 5 Highway Plaza, North Mackay.
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 Mackay region already boasts some wonderful export success stories like JSIS Engineering now expanding into China where they have a highly successful joint venture company providing corrosion control services to the Chinese coal industry.
This is a perfect example of a globally-competitive world-class Queensland company successfully entering lucrative international markets – with the assistance of the State Government.
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 across Australia and around the world contributes to the growth of our economy and creates even more employment opportunities for Queenslanders,” he said.
To register for your free workshop or to find out more about export assistance contact the Mackay State Development Centre on 13 26 50 or visit www.export.qld.gov.au.
8 February, 2007
Media contacts: Premier’s Office 3224 4500