News for July - September 2006

An anti-drink spiking device has won its marketer the 'Start Up Award' of the 2006 DSRD Young Bizstar Business Pitching Competition.

Minister for Small Business David Campbell has launched an alliance between ABL State Chamber and ANZ Bank designed to support growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in NSW.

Wollongong's premier catamaran manufacturer Seawind Catamarans has won the prestigious Best Sail Boat at the Newport Rhode Island International Boat Show in the United States.

The NSW Minister for Small Business, David Campbell has launched the next phase of the NSW Government's red tape offensive – with the spotlight on what it can do to help NSW's 22,000 manufacturers of fabricated metal products, machinery, equipment and furniture.

The NSW Minister for Small Business David Campbell launched Small Business September 2006 at a ceremony for sponsors and supporters at the historic Sydney Mint on September 1.

The final report of the NSW Government's Small Business Regulation Review Taskforce into the accommodation and food services industries is due by mid October.

A successful event in Brisbane to tempt the State's financial whiz-kids to pursue their careers in NSW was held on Thursday 10th August.

The NSW Government's $95 million Payroll Tax Incentive Scheme started on July 1, giving an added incentive for business owners looking to expand or relocate to NSW.

The NSW Government has developed a new tool to support Aboriginal economic development across the State.

The opening of the movie blockbuster Superman Returns has enhanced NSW's reputation as a location of choice for big budget films.