Knox Business Life - November 2011 (Issue 48)
Knox Business Life - November 2011 (Issue 48)
Knox Business Life - November 2011 (Issue 48)
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<strong>Knox</strong> Economic DevelopmentTWO-YEARDEGREESwinburne University of Technology’s Wantirnacampus in 2012 is introducing a new suite ofassociate degrees.An associate degree is a two-year universitydegree that gives students a uniquecombination of theoretical knowledge andpractical skills, helping them stand out toemployers when they graduate.For students interested in continuing theirstudies, these degrees can fast track their wayinto a relevant bachelor degree, receivingcredit for what they have already learned.The Wantirna campus also offerstraditional TAFE programs, ranging fromapprenticeships to advanced diplomasin the areas of business, engineeringand technology, horticulture andenvironment, and ICT.It is home to the National Centre forSustainability, which works in partnershipwith industry, government and thecommunity to support the developmentof sustainable practices, as well as the<strong>Knox</strong> Innovation, Opportunity andSustainability Centre (KIOSC), currently underconstruction (see story on page 5).www.swinburne.edu.au/futureNOMINATIONS NOW OPENFOR 2012 MSE AWARDSThe south east region has an economicand urban structure that encapsulatesalmost 1.5 million people, supportingover 530,000 jobs.Melbourne’s South East (MSE) is a regionaleconomic development alliance of tenlocal councils, utility companies, and stateand federal government departments.Its mission is to build a collaborativeand cooperative approach to economicdevelopment in Melbourne’s SouthEast, which delivers prosperity for thenext generation within the frameworkof the Regional Economic Strategy forMelbourne’s South East (2009-2030).Melbourne’s South East <strong>Business</strong> Awardsprovide an opportunity to recognisebusiness achievement, foster business tobusiness networking and contribute toregional economic growth. MSE recognisesthose businesses that have made a valuablecontribution to the south east regioneconomy by acknowledging their successand achievements at the Melbourne’sSouth East <strong>Business</strong> Awards, Gala Dinnerand Awards Presentation Evening.To enter the awards, download anomination form that will soon beavailable from www.knoxbusinessdirect.com.au. The information on this form,along with a review undertaken by theMSE Awards Assessment Committee willassist in the judging and selection ofaward category winners.The 2012 categories are:• <strong>Business</strong> of the Year Overall <strong>Business</strong>Excellence• Large Enterprise Award(over 100 employees)• Medium Enterprise Award(21–99 employees)• Small <strong>Business</strong> Award(20 and under employees)• Home Based <strong>Business</strong> Award• Environmental and Sustainability Award• Chair’s Award - <strong>Business</strong> Growthand DevelopmentFurther enquiries can be made toWill Gerhard, <strong>Business</strong> & EconomicDevelopment, City of Whitehorse.Tel: 9262 6453.Email: will.gerhard@whitehorse.vic.gov.auNominations close on 31 December <strong>2011</strong>.<strong>Knox</strong> Council Economic Development• provides a first point of contact for businesses• provides information and advice• promotes the City’s features to attract new investment• helps businesses become internationally competitive• promotes www.knoxbusinessdirect.com.au• works with business, government and regional organisations• assists with site selection• facilitates training for businessesContact<strong>Knox</strong> Civic Centre511 Burwood HwyWantirna South 3152Ph: 9298 8000Fax: 9801 0389www.knoxbusinessdirect.com.auwww.knox.vic.gov.aueco.dev@knox.vic.gov.auPublication<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>Life</strong> is published two timesa year. Suggestions and contributions arewelcome and should be forwarded to<strong>Knox</strong> Council’s EconomicDevelopment unit.<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>Life</strong> is published by the KNOX COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT unit.Concept design by THE GRAPHIC DESIGN YARD. www.thegraphicdesignyard.com.auPrinted by HIGHWAY PRESS. www.highwaypress.com.auProduced by WMC PUBLIC RELATIONS.www.wmcpr.com.au<strong>Knox</strong> City Council denies any liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from any person relying on information obtained by or through this newsletter. Some information that may appear in this newsletter is provided by a third party;such information is made available in good faith as a community service. Authorised and printed by <strong>Knox</strong> City Council, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152.[12]<strong>Knox</strong> <strong>Business</strong> <strong>Life</strong> | <strong>Issue</strong> <strong>48</strong> NOVEMBER <strong>2011</strong>
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