Mildura Region Export Network
The Mildura Region Export Network will further develop the structure of exporting in the region and create cohesion amongst exporters. The network will also assist businesses to develop linkages within the industry and move forward in developing export markets for their products and services with the support of a local network.
Funding for the network has been made available through the Victorian Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development's Office of International Business and Export's Opening Doors to Export - Export Networks grant.
1. Mildura Region Export Networks Event Calendar
Mildura Region Export Network events will be held during a range of morning, afternoon and evening sessions to enable participation from a range of businesses.Topics have been chosen to cater to businesses with varying export knowledge and experience that will help them move forward in their exporting activities and to network with local businesses and service providers. Some network members may attend just one event of particular interest to them while others may attend all events.
Month |
Topic |
Description |
Wednesday 27 February
12 – 2pm |
Getting Started in Exporting
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Information on how to start exporting, promote local services and people available to assist with their export business and identify financial assistance that may be available. |
Thursday 13 March
9am - 11am |
Attending a Trade Mission or Fair |
How to plan and prepare for attending a trade mission or fair and why it is beneficial. |
Tuesday 15 April
1pm - 3:30pm |
Risk Management & Accessing the Halal Market |
How to manage and minimise the risks to your business when exporting. Plus an information session by International Halal Management on what the Halal industry is, certification and export and local opportunities in the Halal industry.
To download a copy of the presentation by Vince Cali, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Finance at NAB, please click here. |
Tuesday 20 May
10:30am - 12:30pm |
Selecting Markets |
Nikki Mavrokefalos, General Manager of the Research & Information Centre at Austrade will be the guest speaker for this session. Nikki is well placed to speak about researching markets and finding out what you need to know. |
Thursday 10 July
10am - 11:30am |
Entering Export Awards |
Angela Drayton, Awards Coordinator for the Mildura BEA and former Tourism Victoria Awards Coordinator will provide information and tips on entering awards processes and also the 2008 Governor of Victoria Export Awards.
Please prepare by visiting the following link www.business.vic.gov.au/awards |
July
Date TBA |
Agency & Distribution Agreements |
How to sell your product in export markets and issues exporters should be aware of. |
August
Date TBA |
Free Trade Agreements |
Session on Free Trade Agreements, how they’re negotiated and how they assist exporters. |
September
Date TBA |
Freight and Logistics |
Understanding different freight methods, cost structures and how to get your products to your market. |
October
Date TBA |
Australian Made Campaign |
Providing further information about the Australian Made Campaign and how it businesses can utilise it. |
November
Date TBA |
Servicing Export Markets |
How to respond to market opportunities and provide good customer service to export markets. |
2. Electronic Export Network
Businesses can register for free membership of the Mildura Region Export Network and will be kept informed by a regular electronic correspondenc containing:
- Diary of upcoming events.
- Outcomes of previous events.
- Details of outward trade missions and inward buyer missions.
- Success stories about companies breaking into new export markets or increasing export sales through participation in Export Network activities.
- Details of grant programs and services available through various government departments and agencies.
Register for free Mildura Region Export Network membership here.
Contact
For more information or to join the Mildura Region Export Network, please contact:
Camille Mansell
Economic Development Project Officer
Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board
Phone: (03) 5018 8188
Email: click to email
Craig Urand
TradeStart Export Advisor - Mildura
Blueprint Consulting Services
Phone: (03) 5023 2363
Email: click to email
Website: www.sunraysia.com.au
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