Latest news from the Plenty Food Group
1 May 2009
- NEW ONLINE PRODUCT DIRECTORY
- HOFEX
- eCommerce Group Program
- Corporate Superannuation Legislation
- Round 2, Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Grant
- Northern Business Achievements Awards (NBAA)
- Shanghai World Expo
- St.George Bank, Melbourne North Business Forum
- Business Planning Basics seminar
- 2009 Governor of Victoria Export Awards
NEW ONLINE PRODUCT DIRECTORY
NOW LIVE!!!!!!!
The Plenty Food Group has developed a new and innovative Online Product Directory which will allow all members to promote their food products to wider audience of potential local, national and international buyers. It will be showcased at the upcoming international food exhibition HOFEX 2009 in Hong Kong this May.
The Product Directory will feature:
- Product Description
- Product Image
- Product Information (packaging, size, etc)
- Manufacturers direct contact details
- Unlimited listings
HOFEX
6-9 May 2009, Hong Kong, Stand 3E-409
The Plenty Food Group will be showcasing our local food manufacturers and their product to international buyers at this years HOFEX, being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. HOFEX is the largest trade exhibition in the Asia Pacific region in 2009.
Co-exhibiting on the Plenty Food Group stand will be Omni-Blend and The Muesli Company.
Be sure to come by and visit the stand.
eCommerce Group Program
Calling for participants?
The Plenty Food Group is looking for up to 10 participants for an eCommerce program aimed at introducing the concept of integrating the internet and online business tools into traditional business and marketing models. Businesses either looking to start or further develop the benefits of eCommerce need to register their interest for this program.
Corporate Superannuation Legislation
Have you missed the changes?
Changes to employer superannuation obligations under the latest “Modernisation” initiatives may have rendered certain employers non-compliant. Is your business open to substantial fines or, even worse, potential litigation that could involve hundreds of thousands of dollars in liabilities.
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Round 2, Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Grant
Round 2 closes 22 June 2009
Expressions of interest are being invited for Round 2 of the Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program.
Under the program, competitive, matched-funding grants - generally between $50 000 and $2 million are available to food and seafood businesses to undertake projects that will help boost the productivity, profitability and competitiveness of Australia’s regional food producing industry.
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Northern Business Achievements Awards (NBAA)
Thursday 7 May 2009, 6.45am Preston
The next NBAA. Breakfast features guest speaker Louise Rolland on the topic “Managing Talent in Turbulent Times” and is being hosted by Hume City Council.
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Shanghai World Expo
Friday 17 April 2009, East Melbourne
As a part of the ongoing role of the Victorian Government’s Food Group to ‘Grow Victoria’s Food and Beverage Sectors’, a specific program of trade missions and supply opportunities have been designed to enable food and beverage companies to engage in this unique event.
The opportunities for Victorian companies will come via two means, directly through the pavilion and its food and beverage activities, and those targeted towards the development of commercial trade outside of the World Expo via trade mission activities.
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St.George Bank, Melbourne North Business Forum
Thursday 7 May 2009, Melbourne
St George Bank, Preston office, is hosting a Melbourne North Business Forum.
This event we will have two brief presentations, one from Pitcher Partners and one from Publicis Mojo with topics related to managing in a challenging business environment.
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Business Planning Basics seminar
Limited Free Places Available
12 May 2009, 6.00pm Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre
This seminar is designed to enable participants to develop a strategy for their organisation and then implement that strategy. You will learn the building blocks of how to initiate a strategic planning process in your business in this practical, interactive seminar. The seminar introduces you to the business improvement processes that can be applied by anyone. Successful businesses regularly use problem solving and strategic planning tools and processes to reach their goals, despite the
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2009 Governor of Victoria Export Awards
Entries close 17 July 2009
The Governor of Victoria Export Awards are one of the most prestigious business Awards in Victoria.
If you’re a successful export business, this award could give your business the edge in the local and international market place.
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For all enquires on the Plenty Food Group contact
Marshall Dwyer
Food Cluster Co-ordinator
Phone +61 3 9217 2148
Mobile +61 408 587 941
Fax +61 3 94099808
contact@plentyfoodgroup.com.au