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Coming Up NZ Herald Career Expo  Auckland, New Zealand Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 September Country Week  Brisbane Friday 19th - Sunday 21st September More information How to Excel at Managing and Supervising People  SkillPath Seminars 8th - 9th September 2008 What's On at the Art Gallery? Upcoming Events - Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Click here to view  Coastal Capture - Capricorn Coast Tourist Organisation Newsletter  Click here to view  Skilling Solutions Queensland Smart News & Views Newsletter Click here to view  Useful Contacts for Business, Industry and Government Information Small Businesses visit www.business.gov.au   Industry http://www.industry.gov.au/  http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/ AusIndustry Hotline: 13 28 46   Business and Industry Development contact Prue Hinchliffe, Principal State Development Officer, Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry SDC Rockhampton, Level 1, 149 Bolsover Street PO Box 947, Rockhampton QLD 4700 Phone:  4938 4982 Fax:  4938 4986 Email: prue.hinchliffe@dtrdi.qld.gov.au  Web:  http://www.sd.qld.gov.au/    Not-For-Profit contact Katherine Hicks, Life Be In It Administration Services (Work for the Dole - An Australian Government Initiative) Office 7/99 Musgrave Street, North Rockhampton QLD 4701 Phone: 4921 2633 Fax: 4921 2633 Email: comsec.nqlive@bigpond.com Download brochure here  No Cost Business Review contact Warren Hale, Business Adviser, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Commerce Queensland Rockhampton Office 212 Quay Street PO Box 829, Rockhampton QLD 4700 Mobile: 0488 358 925 Phone: 07 4922 1278 Fax:  07 3013 3438 Email: warren.hale@enterpriseconnect.net.au  Web:  enterpriseconnect.gov.au Hotline 131 791	Rain Made QME A Challenge The rain at Queensland Mining Expo (QME) 2008 posed a difficulty for the Rockhampton Region exhibitors who travelled to Mackay according to Rockhampton Regional Development Acting Chief Executive Rick Palmer. “The rain became a bit more than a drizzle during the afternoon on the first day (Tuesday 22 July),” he said.  “The following day there was constant rain and this made it difficult for visitors to make it into the outside exhibits.  The sun came out after lunch on the final day as most exhibitors were packing up.” “While the rain may have been unseasonal, it made it tough for our group as we had half an outdoor site.   QME was a success from a Rockhampton Regional Development perspective, Rick said.  In addition to our regional presence, we made contact with three resource focussed businesses which are looking at establishing a base around Rockhampton.   “I also saw an excellent multi-exhibitor site which we can use to develop our site at future expos.  I also attended the Mining 2020 conference at Laguna Whitsunday and was exposed to some interesting ideas about mining growth and the coal supply chain.   Other businesses which took part in the Rockhampton Region display were: ·         Longwall Visual Analysis ·         Best Doors ·         Dot Fechner First National Real Estate ·         Rockhampton Tourist & Business Information ·         Rockhampton Airport ·         Enterprise Connect ·         Endeavour Foundation ·         Capricornia Training Company   Return to top   Word From The Chief Executive  I was part of the group from the Rockhampton Region at the Queensland Mining Expo (QME) in Mackay for three days last week. Once more I left with the vivid impression of a successful exposition. There was a record number of exhibitors and, in spite of the rain, a small increase in the number of recorded visitors over the 2006 figure. Reed Exhibitions started selling sites for the Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) 2009 at QME and they were pleased with the strength of the response they received. Many of their sales staff temporarily shifted to customer service roles during the rain and consequently they ended QME with fewer concluded contracts than they planned. They are now faced with the task of converting interest into contracts.   I had a talk with David Wallis, MESCA’s executive officer, and he told me MESCA, which had a group of 20 exhibitors at QME, was happy to arrange for a group of their members to attend QREX 2009. I was pleased to hear that, as MESCA weren’t prepared to be involved with QREX 2007 as it was partly held on the weekend.   In the near future Reed Exhibitions will also speak with Michael Widt from Blackwoods, who organised an important group exhibit at last year’s expo.   All in all, we have been more than pleased with the initial sale of sites in the QREX trade fair. We have likewise been pleased with some of the feedback we’ve been receiving about the 2009 Educate & Inspire Centre. It augers well for QREX to build on the foundations which were laid in 2007.   As part of my trip to Mackay, I visited the Mining 2020 conference at Laguna Whitsundays. I was exposed to some new ideas about the gas to liquids technology and about the Goonyella coal chain. In addition, I made some good contacts with the Mackay Area Industry Network which can result in some regional advocacy for QREX and QME.   Regards, Rick Palmer Acting Chief Executive Rockhampton Regional Development Limited   Return to top   Warehouse Management Training Workshop L&SC Strategies are holding a two-day Warehouse Management Training Workshop in Rockhampton on 19-20 August at the Department of Primary Industries. Their “Early Bird” special offer of $875 pp has been extended.   This workshop will help participants to understand how to significantly optimise warehouse throughput by increasing accuracy and efficiency; plus strategies to increase fill rates, improve processes and identify suitable warehouse layout and equipment options. To find out more about L&SC Strategies workshops, visit their website.   As well as workshops L&SC Strategies also offer a Supply Chain Risk Audit to assist clients to rapidly identify areas in their company and across extended supply chains that may expose their company to risk and prevent the achievement of strategic performance goals.   Supply chain risk is a mismatch between supply and demand (intra-business and inter-business). Rockhampton Regional Development Limited Members are offered a complimentary risk analysis using the preview version of the Supply Chain Risk Audit© tool.   Only 20 minutes of your time is required to complete the tool. Analysis and results are presented in a follow up meeting. Don’t risk it any longer! Arrange an appointment today by contacting Sharyn Grant on 07 4927 5433.    Return to top   Herron Todd White July Review   The latest Herron Todd White review focused on how developers roll with the market to remain successful. With the residential market slowing over the past 6 – 8 months, the rate of sales for new allotments has slowed as well.   To date, price reductions and rebates on costs have not attracted buyers. Developers themselves are less optimistic as there have been no new development approvals in the area since early 2008.   Industrial land, however, has continued to strengthen with increased land values. Allotments in the Parkhurst area are realising $105/m2, with a property currently under contract for $1.8m, over double the purchasing price from two years ago.   There is also speculation about a new industrial subdivision in Rockhampton, as well as a recent sale of a 2.7Ha site for $4.2m.   The full report can be found on the Herron Todd White website.   Return to top   Enterprise Connect Luncheon Enterprise Connect, are holding two regional luncheon seminars to explain how your business can benefit from using Enterprise Connect services.   These free seminars are aimed at regional stakeholders, manufacturing and service firms.   Recently launched by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr, Enterprise Connect is a $251 million national initiative designed to boost productivity, improve innovation and increase the competitiveness of Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).   The Enterprise Connect Manufacturing Network is made up of 45 experienced Business Advisers located throughout Australia who will work closely with manufacturers to conduct a comprehensive business review offering access to the best advice, technology and research.   The Rockhampton seminar will be held on Wednesday 27th August at the Rockhampton Leagues Club. The Emerald seminar is being held on Wednesday 20th August at the Meteor Motel.   Although these sessions are free, bookings are essential. For more information regarding either of these sessions, please visit the Enterprise Connect website.   Return to top
MEDIA RELEASE ARCHIVE For a full list of recent Media Releases click here Click Here to access our eNews archives All Members of Rockhampton Regional Development Limited subscribing to our eNewsletter are welcome to submit public notices, advertisements or articles for inclusion. We also invite members to showcase their organisation, events or functions and recent achievements. If you have any suggestions or ideas for what you would like to see in future editions of Inside the Region we would like to hear them. Rockhampton Regional Development Limited welcomes feedback and comments that might help us to improve the products and services we provide. For further details and submission of items please email: media@rrdl.com.au   Please note articles should be brief, no more than 600 words and Rockhampton Regional Development Limited reserves the right to make editorial changes, decline the publishing of submitted items or withhold them for future publishing.	Business Crime Prevention The Queensland Police Service are holding two Business Break and Enter Prevention Workshops next month. Topics covered will include how to “target harden” your business premises, risk assessment and prioritisation of prevention strategies and how to arrange a free Police business security audit. The workshops will be held at the Rockhampton Police Complex in Bolsover Street on Wednesday 6th August, first at 12:30 and then again at 5:30pm.   For more information about these workshops, or to register your attendance, please contact Sgt Ashley Hull on (07) 4932 3692.   Return to top   Migrant Worker Information  The Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry are holding a forum session for migrant workers in the area, to gauge the level of aftercare services for business and skilled migrants.   The forum will be held on Monday 18th August at 10.00am for employees, with a second forum session at 1.00pm for employers of skilled migrants or businesses considering hiring migrants.   More information for skilled migrants can be downloaded here. Information for the businesses and employers session can also be downloaded.