Enterprise Connect Remote Enterprise Centre DKA Board Presentation – Alice Springs - 10 June 2009

Enterprise Connect Vision Drive a measurable increase in the productivity of Australian SMEs by: –Becoming the natural entry point for SMEs to upgrade and connect to new technologies and knowledge –Providing a national network of skilled advisers –Driving innovation in Australian SMEs by linking them to the best knowledge and research available Government's commitment is $50m per annum

Enterprise Connect Centres In addition to the 6 existing Manufacturing Centres –(based in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales & Tasmania) 6 new Innovation Centres –Mining Technology Centre (Mackay) –Remote Enterprise Centre (Alice Springs) –Innovative Regions Centre (Geelong) –Creative Industries Centre (Sydney) –Clean Energy Centre (Newcastle) –Defence Industry Centre (Dandenong)

A National Network Innovation Centre Manufacturing Centre Remote Enterprise Mining Technology Creative Industries Defence Industries Innovative Regions Clean Energy

Enterprise Connect Offers Access to up to 100 dedicated experienced business advisers around the nation (from Darwin to Burnie) Expert knowledge in a wide range of industries Online 20 minute application process 24 hour approval process for business review eligibility Free business reviews (for approved businesses) Tailored Advisory Service (TAS) Program (up to $20,000) Researchers in Business Program (up to $50,000 for 12 months) Links to research organisations Specialised workshops and briefings Referral services to State and Territory Government business & regional development programs Ongoing client management upon completion of the TAS program

Who is helping to set strategy Each Innovation Centre has an advisory board made up of industry and/or community leaders One advisory board for the 6 manufacturing centres made up of business & research leaders

Remote Enterprise Centre Board Mr Aden Ridgeway (Chair) – Indigenous Tourism Australia Dr Christopher Duncan – Business and Employment (Northern Territory Government) Mr Mark Bermingham – Regional Development and Industry (Queensland Government) Mr Phil Tyler – Small Business and Regional Development (South Australian Government) Mr Parry Agius – South Australia Native Title Services Mr Kevin Fong – Goolarri Media (Broome, WA) Mrs Kathy Finlayson – Desert Knowledge Australia Dr John Taylor – University of Queensland & Desert Knowledge CRC Mrs Mary Nenke – Cambinata Yabbies (WA) Ms Kara Touchie - ACTU

Eligibility Criteria Innovation Centres turnover min $750k (remote) to a max of $100m 3 years trading ACN (or ICN for remote) Manufacturing Centres turnover min $1.5m (regional) to a max of $100m $2m (capital city) to a max. $100m 3 years trading ACN

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Enterprise Connect Success Story As of 12 May Business Reviews approved 1004 Business Reviews completed 505 Successful TAS Grants $9,700 Average spend of TAS Grants $4.9million in total TAS Grants approved 90% of firms said they would recommend the Business Review to others 80% of firms said the Business Review identified opportunities for improvement

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