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Great state. Great opportunity.
Helping small businesshave a big future
Join the Honourable CampbellNewman MP, Premier of Queenslandand
the Honourable Jann Stuckey
MP, Minister for Tourism, MajorEvents, Small Business and
theCommonwealth Games for the launchof the second annual
QueenslandSmall Business Week.
This is an opportunity not to be missed.
Queensland is a state renowned forits diverse and innovative
businesscommunity. Research shows thatbusiness sentiment is high
andQueensland is positioned well to build onour competitive
strengths.
But what is happening beyond ourlocal economy? Is
Queenslandsentrepreneurial drive and determinationtranslating to
results on a global scale?
The Queensland Government has invitedProfessor Josh Lerner from
HarvardBusiness School to shed light onQueenslands performance on
the worldstage.
Professor Lerner is the Jacob H. SchiffProfessor of Investment
Banking atHarvard Business School, and head of theEntrepreneurial
Management Unit, USA.Professor Lerner is a member of the
WorldEconomic Forum, at which he presentsannually on small business
issues andentrepreneurship.
Professor Lerner will draw on hisexperience running Harvards
fagshipexecutive education program for smallerfast-growing
businesses to provide
insight into how business can fourishwhen it thinks BIG.
Be part of the 2014 Queensland SmallBusiness Week, 1 6
September.
The Week celebrates the contributionsmall business makes to the
Queenslandeconomy, and is devoted to helping smallbusiness have a
big future.
With a whole week of activities andevents dedicated to small
business,owners and managers can learn aboutstarting or growing a
business, gain
ideas and inspiration, access informationand support, and
connect with otherbusinesses in the community.
Activities and events include webinars,networking functions,
open days,mentoring sessions, workshops andforums.
For more information on what ishappening in your area during
the2014 Queensland Small BusinessWeek, visit
www.business.qld.gov.au/smallbusinessweek.
Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2014Start: 12.00pm for 12.30pm
startEnd: 2.30pm
Venue: Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane,City Hall
Cost: $65.00 per person including2 course lunch and
beverages(GST inclusive)
RSVP: www.2014qsbw.iamevents.com.au/brisbaneor phone07 3834
3333
Master of ceremonies:Peter Switzer, Financial commentator
Welcome:Hon. Campbell Newman MP, Premier of
Queensland
Hon. Jann Stuckey MP, Minister forTourism, Major Events, Small
Businessand the Commonwealth Games
Special guest:Mr Mark Brennan, Australian SmallBusiness
Commissioner
Keynote presenter:Professor Josh Lerner,Jacob H.
Schiff,Professor of Investment Banking atHarvard Business School,
and head ofthe Entrepreneurial Management Unit
Vote of thanks:Trevor Mahony, Partner, Private
Clients,PricewaterhouseCoopers
WHEN SMALL BUSINESS THINKS BIG
This event is brought to you by the Department of Tourism, Major
Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games.For more
information: Email:[email protected] | Website:
www.business.qld.gov.au/smallbusinessweek
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