Hi James, A couple of questions of this one...
Is the content inclusive of the changes to funding through joining of TradeNZ and IndustryNZ? Also, is it likely to offer more detail than we received at the CDC launch programme this year. The reason I'm asking is that this seminar is on the same night as the NZ GIS user group meeting at ECAN which I've already committed to attend. Cheers, Geoff Geoff McIlraith Principal Swirling World -----Original Message----- From: Saruchera, James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 11 July 2003 11:58 a.m. To: Canterbury Software Email Forum Subject: [csforum] Funding for your business Getting Funding Support for your Business Organised by Canterbury Software Inc There are many schemes providing financial support to help small businesses grow, some of which can provide major funds to develop a business. This workshop will outline the major schemes available, the organisations that administer funding applications, and the pitfalls of submitting an application. The aim is to inform attendees of what funding schemes are out there, the types of rules under which such schemes operate, and where to get help. Date: 29 July 2003 Time: 9:00-12:30 Location: Conference room, Canterbury Innovation Incubator, 200 Armagh St Fee: no charge Advance Registration: email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (registrations also accepted on the day) Programme Enquiries: email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also see: www.canterburysoftware.org.nz Workshop Programme Developing your business and exporting - Cate Hlavac, NZ Trade & Enterprise The newly-formed NZ Trade & Enterprise agency has a wide range of schemes for helping to develop your business, covering strategic planning assistance to marketing to export trade missions to beachheads in key overseas regions and more! Technology and R&D - Sue Pauwels, Technology New Zealand A key factor in business growth is innovation. Technology New Zealand is a government agency that administers a wide range of technology R&D schemes, ranging from technology advice to major R&D programmes costing $100,000+. Business support via Canterbury Development Corporation - Graham Allely, CDC The CDC offers many services to help businesses grow. It manages its own development funds and schemes, and also acts as an agency on behalf of central government, administering funding applications and projects. Venture capital funding - Grant Ryan, RealContacts Ltd Another source of funding is via venture capital. The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (VIF), established in 2001, is a programme of equity investment designed to accelerate the development of the venture capital market in New Zealand. Through VIF the Government is investing NZ$100 million over three years in innovative New Zealand businesses. How to prepare funding applications - Jane Shearer, ResolutioNZ There are various perils and pitfalls in preparing funding applications. Jane has helped many organisations prepare applications, and she will talk about how to approach proposal writing. Successful Companies: The Deloitte/Unlimited Fast 50 - Brett Chambers, Deloitte The Deloitte/Unlimited Fast 50 is an index of New Zealand's fastest growing companies. Last year 25% of all the Fast 50 companies were in the IT sector. The sector also accounted for nearly half the jobs created by all Fast 50 companies. This presentation will outline the Deloitte/Unlimited Fast 50 award scheme and will highlight key factors for growth identified by previous award winners. All speakers will allow time for questions at the end of their talk. Handouts will be provided on how to get further help and information on the various schemes. __________________________________________ James W. Saruchera Canterbury Development Corporation Facilitator Canterbury Software Inc. DDI +64 3 3536879 Mobile: +64 21 217 1653 ********************************************************************** This electronic email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. The views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Canterbury Development Corporation Ltd. If you are not the correct recipient of this email please advise the sender and delete. Canterbury Development Corporation Ltd http://www.cdc.org.nz ********************************************************************** --> via Canterbury Software email forum: Success through Connections Email your messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Searchable list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Leave or rejoin the list: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm --> via Canterbury Software email forum: Success through Connections Email your messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Searchable list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Leave or rejoin the list: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm
