1. MID WEST NETWORKS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Proudly developed by With thanks to our sponsors

2. Representing Representing the Mid West Business Community to industry & government to enable engagement & interaction; Lobbying Lobbying for opportunities for Mid West businesses to secure business and contracts; Networking Develop procurement Networks that will enhance the opportunities for Mid West Businesses; Informing Inform Mid West Businesses about the procurement requirements of large corporates; Promoting Promoting the capabilities of Mid West Businesses to major project proponents; Supporting Support the sustainability and growth of Mid West businesses through business development, innovation and partnerships;

3. Project Deliverables Encourage local purchasing throughout government, major resources and industry projects Manage the gap between SMEs & very large corporates by raising awareness of & upskilling MWCCI members Maximise the business opportunities of MWCCI members Provide regional Midwest representation & support for SMEs

4. Priorities for the Program At the commencement of the Regional Networks & Business Development Program, the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry surveyed members to identify the priorities for the program, and the following findings were revealed;

5. The Procurement Challenge

6. RNBDP Activities Undertaken Procurement Workshops Training Workshops Panel Discussions One – to – One meetings with Corporates Capabilities Presentations Forums & Sumits

7. Project Connect Project Connect Portal www.bizmidwest.com.au

8. Working Collaboratively with others Mid West Development Commission

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