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• Applications close 29 February for NSW's Mobile Government program - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  23 Feb 2012
  Technology consortiums are reminded that applications for the NSW Government s $1 million Collaborative Solutions Mobile Government program close on 29 February 2012. The Mobile Government program will help technology consortiums develop new mobile

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/applications-close-29-february-for-nsws-mobile-government-program - html - 40k

• Sydney company Bubble Gum Interactive on digital games growth path - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  21 Feb 2012
  Sydney company Bubble Gum Interactive on digital games growth path. Sydney company Bubble Gum Interactive is reporting solid success with its online children's game Little Space Heroes. Little Space Heroes was only launched in December 2011 but

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/sydney-company-bubble-gum-interactive-on-digital-games-growth-path - html - 41k

• Results of economic assessment of mining affected communities announced - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  21 Feb 2012
  An economic assessment of mining has been carried out for the first time in the State's history, ensuring people in mining affected communities can see how much tax is raised and how much their regions receive in government expenditure.

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/results-of-economic-assessment-of-mining-affected-communities-announced - html - 38k

• New Commissioner to give border communities a fair go - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  16 Feb 2012
  NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Andrew Stoner has today announced the appointment of Steve Toms as the State s first Cross Border Commissioner. Mr Toms has wide experience dealing with issues affecting rural

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/new-commissioner-to-give-border-communities-a-fair-go - html - 40k

• Ballina hosts Digital Economy Industry Action Plan forum - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  16 Feb 2012
  Northern Rivers business leaders attended an industry forum in Ballina on 16 February to discuss opportunities to promote growth in the region s digital economy. The event was one of a number of regional forums being organised by NSW Trade

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/ballina-hosts-digital-economy-industry-action-plan-forum - html - 39k

• Taiwanese bank opens first Australian branch in Sydney - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  15 Feb 2012
  Taiwan's fifth largest bank, the Hua Nan Commercial Bank, is opening its first Australian branch in Sydney. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said the bank's choice of Sydney for its first branch in Australia

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/taiwanese-bank-opens-first-australian-branch-in-sydney - html - 40k

• LBi and ZINFI Technologies choose Sydney - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  8 Feb 2012
  Sydney s position as Australia s leading centre for creative digital content development will receive a boost with London-based Lost Boys International ( LBi) and Silicon Valley-based ZINFI Technologies expecting to create up to 25 new jobs in 2012.

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/lbi-and-zinfi-technologies-choose-sydney - html - 40k

• NSW to support Aussie technology startups in Silicon Valley - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  7 Feb 2012
  The NSW Government will help local technology startup companies trying to get a foothold in Silicon Valley. Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner with Nigel Warren ( Australian Consul General in San Francisco) and Elias Bizannes ( one of the founders of

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-to-support-aussie-technology-startups-in-silicon-valley - html - 41k

• $500,000 in R&D vouchers on offer for NSW small business through TechVouchers program - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  2 Feb 2012
  Small and medium businesses in NSW are being encouraged to apply for up to $15, 000 worth of access to research equipment and technical expertise to help them become more innovative and competitive. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/$500,000-in-r-and-d-vouchers-on-offer-for-nsw-small-business - html - 41k

• Qatar highlighted as investment and trade partner - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  1 Feb 2012
  The Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI), supported by NSW Trade & Investment, is hosting a business event in Sydney on February 13 to outline commercial opportunities in Qatar.

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/qatar-highlighted-as-investment-and-trade-partner - html - 40k

• 500 jobs and $10 million investment secured as Thales Australia commits to new headquarters in Sydney - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  31 Jan 2012
  One of Australia's largest defence contractors, Thales Australia, will establish a new headquarters in Sydney, investing $10 million and supporting around 500 jobs. Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner and Thales Australia CEO Chris Jenkins at Pacific 2012.

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/500-jobs-and-$10-million-investment-secured-as-thales-australia-commits-to-new-headquarters-in-sydney - html - 41k

• Pacific 2012 features global launch of NSW marine technology - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  30 Jan 2012
  The Pacific 2012 International Maritime Exposition at Darling Harbour will see the prototype launch of the world-first Unmanned Ocean Vessel ( UOV) to be totally powered by renewable wind and solar energy together. The prototype UOV launched at

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/pacific-2012-features-global-launch-of-nsw-marine-technology - html - 41k

• New members for NSW Innovation and Productivity Council - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  24 Jan 2012
  Four new people have been appointed to the body that advises the NSW Government on policies to improve innovation and productivity. The NSW Innovation and Productivity Council advises the Government on proposed programs and initiatives to promote

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/new-members-for-nsw-innovation-and-productivity-council - html - 40k

• Sydney company Laservision wins international tourism award - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  17 Jan 2012
  A multimedia light and water show created by Dural, NSW company Laservision has been named as best new tourist attraction in South East Asia. The award was announced at the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Nations Tourism Association (ASEANTA)

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/sydney-company-wins-international-tourism-award - html - 39k

• NSW and India partner for economic growth through CeBIT Australia 2012 - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  4 Jan 2012
  Efforts to develop international business, trade, investment and R&D links between NSW and India will be enhanced with an announcement that India will be the partner country for CeBIT Australia 2012. CeBIT Australia, to be held in Sydney from 22-24

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-and-india-partner-for-economic-growth-through-cebit-australia-2012 - html - 40k

• Lake Macquarie business flies high in China - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  19 Dec 2011
  A Redhead company that manufactures ultralight aircraft has seen positive growth in its exports to China with assistance from the NSW Government.

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/lake-macquarie-business-flies-high-in-china - html - 39k

• World-first microscope technology unveiled in Sydney - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  14 Dec 2011
  Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner and the University of Technology, Sydney have unveiled the world's first super-resolution imaging system showing real time footage of living cells interacting with infectious diseases

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/world-first-microscope-technology-unveiled-in-sydney - html - 42k

• First Solar opens Sydney headquarters - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  12 Dec 2011
  First Solar, a world leader in photovoltaic ( PV) solar panels and systems, has opened a new Australian headquarters in Sydney. The NSW Government helped facilitate First Solar's investment in Sydney through NSW Trade &Investment. First Solar

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/first-solar-opens-sydney-headquarters - html - 40k

• NSW bodies to grow State's international business - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  9 Dec 2011
  Two new bodies to help NSW build international business, trade and investment - the NSW Multicultural Business Advisory Panel ( MBAP) and NSW Export and Investment Advisory Board ( EIAB) - have held their first meetings. The MBAP is an advisory body

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-bodies-to-grow-states-international-business - html - 40k

• NSW scoops the prize pool in The Australian Innovation Challenge - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  8 Dec 2011
  Scientists from NSW have scooped the prize pool in the inaugural. The Australian. Innovation Challenge, winning five of the eight prize categories. The winners, who are pioneering developments in fields as diverse as copper production, biomedical

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-scoops-the-prize-pool-in-the-australian-innovation-challenge - html - 44k

• Tech teams gather for NSW Mobile Government pitching and networking event - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  8 Dec 2011
  The NSW Government hosted an industry networking and pitching event on 8 December for its Collaborative Solutions Mobile Government program. The program will provide up to $1 million to help consortiums develop new mobile solutions for the public

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/tech-teams-gather-for-nsw-mobile-government-pitching-and-networking-event - html - 40k

• NSW launch of responsible investment report - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  7 Dec 2011
  NSW Trade &Investment co-hosted the launch of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia's ( RIAA) 2011 Benchmark Report on 5 December. The report shows that the broad responsible investment market made up 16 per cent of Australia's $936

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-launch-of-responsible-investment-report - html - 40k

• NSW sports businesses target opportunities in Brazil - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  6 Dec 2011
  Eight NSW companies are targeting business opportunities with the world's two premier sporting events, the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-sports-businesses-target-opportunities-in-brazil2 - html - 41k

• Major Chinese bank opens branch in Sydney - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  5 Dec 2011
  China's fifth largest bank, the Bank of Communications, has chosen Sydney for its first branch in Australia. NSW Treasurer Mike Baird said the Bank's commitment to invest $100 million in establishing the branch and expanding its business operations

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/major-chinese-bank-opens-branch-in-sydney - html - 39k

• NSW announces funding for seven Interactive Media Fund projects - NSW Trade & Investment: Business in NSW

  5 Dec 2011
  Seven creative digital projects will be supported with funding from the NSW Government s new Interactive Media Fund. The Interactive Media Fund supports commercially-oriented projects destined for distribution on internet, wireless, mobile or other

  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/news/nsw-to-support-seven-creative-digital-projects,-including-next-fruit-ninja-project - html - 41k