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Our Business Partners

Ipswich City Council is proud to be working in partnership with key government agencies and our community leaders to assist business development in the region and to build a strong and vibrant economy.

Key Agencies

Australian Government

Business Enterprise Centre Ipswich Region

The Business Enterprise Centre Ipswich Region offers free assistance to business owners whether you are just considering starting up a brand new venture or have been in business for some time. They are your first stop for valuable business advice and information.

Assistance Available:

finance
marketing
business planning
market research
trade information
exporting
home based business
regulations and licencing

Practical Experience

BECIR have solid business experience and can relate to your needs and provide practical assistance. They offer to simplify the process of accessing private and public sector support-and-development programs available to your business.

Supporting Organisations

BECIR is partially funded by the Australian Government and are supported by:

Local Government
Chambers of Commerce
State Government Agencies
Business Associations

Services include:

One on one business mentoring sessions
Introduction to specialist accounting and legal advisers
Business workshops
Business information
Problem solving

Business focused workshops and seminars including:

Business Planning and Budgeting
Marketing technologies
Bootstrap marketing
Getting your business on the web
Selling techniques
Sales planning
How to create your own promotional videos

Regional Development Australia - Ipswich Region

Your link to the Australian Government for Regional Development Priorities

What is a Regional Development Australia Committee?

Regional Development Australia is a partnership between Australian, State, and local governments to strengthen regional communities and to ensure their long-term sustainability. Regional Development Ipswich & West Moreton (RDA IWM) was established in late 2009 and is led by a committee of community leaders from across the region. The region covers 13,000 square km, taking in the Ipswich, Lockyer, Scenic rim and Somerset local government areas.

RDA IWM operates independently of government but works with elected representatives from federal, state and local governments and government agencies. It looks beyond local government boundaries to see the region in its entirety. By dealing at this level, RDA IWM is able to plan strategically and address issues within a regional context. It is particularly concerned with economic, social and environmental issues.

26 East Street
Ipswich QLD 4305

Phone: 07 3812 4144
Fax: 07 3812 4353
Email: adminexec@rdaiwm.org.au

Ausindustry

AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business unit within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. AusIndustry provides a range of incentives for Australian businesses to invest, innovate and be internationally competitive. AusIndustry products cover a range of industry sectors and business needs. They are delivered in the form of grants, loans, tax and duty concessions and access to venture capital.

Contact: 13 28 46 8.00am and 6.00pm (AEST) Monday to Friday

Austrade

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps Australian companies win overseas business for their products and services by reducing the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and developing international markets.

Austrade is represented in more than 140 overseas locations in over 60 countries and in Australia. Austrade offers practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support (including financial) to Australian businesses looking to develop international markets. Austrade also provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities, and helps put Australian businesses in contact with potential overseas investors.

Contact: 13 28 78 - 9.00am-5.30pm (AEST) Monday to Friday

Queensland Government

Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation

The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation's Ipswich Centre is committed to providing a strong leadership role in developing a local sustainable regional economy and facilitating projects of regional significance.

The Department delivers a range of services to achieve regional economic growth, transform and build up industries, and to assist business owners improve their operational and management skills.

If your business is in the Ipswich area, you can visit the Department's Ipswich Regional Centre for business and export advice, informative seminars and workshops.

To find out more, contact the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation's Ipswich Centre:

Address: 225 Brisbane St, Ipswich Q4305

PO Box 280
Ipswich Q4305

Phone: 07 3437 0201

Email: businessassist.ipswich@dtrdi.qld.gov.au

Department of Education & Training

Ipswich Regional Office - Training: 1800 210 210; Fax: (07) 3202 1018

Floor 3, Tower Central Building,
114 Brisbane Street
Ipswich Qld 4305

Email: metrotrain@deta.qld.gov.au

Chambers of Commerce

Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Friendly Care Management Building

level 1, 13 bell Street

Ipswich QLD 4305

Phone: 07 3282 8688
Fax: 07 32827471
Email: admin@ipswichchamber.org.au

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 4465
Springfield QLD 4300

Phone: 07 3814 5500
Fax: 07 3470 1236
Email: admin@greaterspringfieldchamber.com.au

Western Districts Enterprise Network (WIDEN)

PO Box 200

Rosewood, 4340

Phone: 07 5464 151
Email: widen4340@gmail.com

Local Industry Associations

Currently being updated.

Business Networks

Westside Business Women Inc.

Our aim is to promote and empower women and their business in the local Westside Brisbane to Ipswich area and gain valuable business insight on how to improve and grow your business.

The network is dedicated to promoting a strong network between our members, encourage trade and information sharing, provide a voice for business women and encourage professional and personal development information to members.

For more information please contact:

info@westsidebusinesswomen.com

Last Updated 4 Nov 2011 |

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