Overview of Centre for Rural Innovation trial program in Wide Bay Burnett region of Australia. Aiming to grow both startup and established innovative businesses.
Zoltan Acs, founder of the GEDI Institute, on the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of South Africa: A Strategy for Global Leadership.
Presentation delivered by at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2017).
Nick Inglis - A Complete Circle (Open Source Knowledge, The Hubble Telescope,...ARMA International
The initial work of the Information Coalition is now complete with the release of the Information Body of Knowledge (InfoBOK) and the creation of our open designation, the INFO. Our profession has been changed by the Information Governance Conference. What comes next for an Information Professional? Looking at our downstream processes for information and finding new ways to influence improvement.
Zoltan Acs, founder of the GEDI Institute, on the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of South Africa: A Strategy for Global Leadership.
Presentation delivered by at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2017).
Nick Inglis - A Complete Circle (Open Source Knowledge, The Hubble Telescope,...ARMA International
The initial work of the Information Coalition is now complete with the release of the Information Body of Knowledge (InfoBOK) and the creation of our open designation, the INFO. Our profession has been changed by the Information Governance Conference. What comes next for an Information Professional? Looking at our downstream processes for information and finding new ways to influence improvement.
Executive Association Solent Intro to Crowd Funding 14 Feb 2014Alan Scrase
A short after dinner Introduction to the three main types of Crowd Funding in the UK given by Alan Scrase Incubation Centre Manager, SETsquared at University of Southampton
If we had $50,000 to spend to improve the wellbeing of our whanau, we would invest it into growing the household income because research shows that it has a multiplier effect; it improves quality of health, social development, housing, greater social connectedness, educational advancement, wider employment options and increased life expectancy .
To increase the household income there are 3 potential ways to assist -
1. We could find jobs for those that are unemployed but the government does that;
2. We could try to help those that have a low paying job into a higher paying job - statistically higher paying job opportunities require staff management experience, making this solution difficult to influence e.g. If we are not their employer how do we give them staff management experience?
3. Our solution enables them to generate their own income via a business.
Business in a Box has been created for people who may not be business savvy and who want to start a business to create additional income. Business in a Box is an easy business training programme that provides a simple, low risk way unlike mainstream business training programmes. Business in a Box uses ‘experts’ to do all of the complex parts of starting a business, for participants.
Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship - David HalabiskyOECD CFE
Presentation by David Halabisky, OECD LEED Policy Analyst at the seminar organised by the OECD LEED Trento Centre for the Officers of the Autonomous Province of Trento on 28 September 2015.
https://www.trento.oecd.org
Acting on skills locally: Building a skills strategy for leeds city regionOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Sophia Muradyan of the World Bank Group on Acceleration in Sub Saharan Africa. Presented at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Gympie Business Confidence Survey launch by Suncorp Bank Aug 2012Anne Lawrence
Presentation given by Daryl Conroy, Financial Analyst with Suncorp Bank at the launch of the Gympie Business Confidence Survey breakfast meeting hosted by the Gympie Chamber of Commerce.
Executive Association Solent Intro to Crowd Funding 14 Feb 2014Alan Scrase
A short after dinner Introduction to the three main types of Crowd Funding in the UK given by Alan Scrase Incubation Centre Manager, SETsquared at University of Southampton
If we had $50,000 to spend to improve the wellbeing of our whanau, we would invest it into growing the household income because research shows that it has a multiplier effect; it improves quality of health, social development, housing, greater social connectedness, educational advancement, wider employment options and increased life expectancy .
To increase the household income there are 3 potential ways to assist -
1. We could find jobs for those that are unemployed but the government does that;
2. We could try to help those that have a low paying job into a higher paying job - statistically higher paying job opportunities require staff management experience, making this solution difficult to influence e.g. If we are not their employer how do we give them staff management experience?
3. Our solution enables them to generate their own income via a business.
Business in a Box has been created for people who may not be business savvy and who want to start a business to create additional income. Business in a Box is an easy business training programme that provides a simple, low risk way unlike mainstream business training programmes. Business in a Box uses ‘experts’ to do all of the complex parts of starting a business, for participants.
Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship - David HalabiskyOECD CFE
Presentation by David Halabisky, OECD LEED Policy Analyst at the seminar organised by the OECD LEED Trento Centre for the Officers of the Autonomous Province of Trento on 28 September 2015.
https://www.trento.oecd.org
Acting on skills locally: Building a skills strategy for leeds city regionOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Sophia Muradyan of the World Bank Group on Acceleration in Sub Saharan Africa. Presented at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Gympie Business Confidence Survey launch by Suncorp Bank Aug 2012Anne Lawrence
Presentation given by Daryl Conroy, Financial Analyst with Suncorp Bank at the launch of the Gympie Business Confidence Survey breakfast meeting hosted by the Gympie Chamber of Commerce.
Queensland Business Leaders Hall Of FameJane Cowell
Historical images of Queensland businesses from the John Oxley Library. These images form part of the extensive Picture Queensland collection available at State Library of Queensland online: www.slq.qld.gov.au
Innovation Anywhere: Supporting the growth of innovation regional and rural b...Colin Graham
Presentation made to National Economic Development Conference, Australia, 30th Oct 2014. Developing innovative businesses and regions, 2 cases studies - physical innovation centre and a virtual approach. Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Burnett, Centre for Regional Innovation.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service manages the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) in New York, San Francisco & Silicon Valley, Boston, and Philadelphia, global clusters for technology and entrepreneurship. This initiative provides those Canadian start-ups in information and communication technology, digital and social media, gaming, clean technologies, and life sciences with access to unique resources and contacts that foster their international growth.
The CTAs make available free office space for three to six months where physical offices are located within existing business incubators. The CTAs help you to refine your business model, collect competitive intelligence, pursue key clients, access financing sources, and engage strategic partners.
On Tuesday 27th April 2021, KTN in partnership with Innovate UK and BEIS, hosted a Management Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) – An interactive guide event. This webinar will provide you with the opportunity to hear from KTN’s experienced Knowledge Transfer Adviser Team who help deliver the KTPs / Management KTPs Programme. The webinar also showcases case studies from businesses and academics who are currently involved in Management KTP projects.
This event is designed to showcase the range of funding and business support available to start up businesses in Cornwall. At a time when we are seeing a record number of new business start ups, we are hoping this event will be well attended by those of you:
• Who are thinking of setting up a business
• Who have just started out
• Who have been trading for less than two years
Beaumont Leys is a suburb in Western Leicester with a population of 16, 480 as at the 2011 census.
The main operation of the project is to partner with the Cooke e-learning foundation which promotes computer and internet literacy skills., English and financial skills for the local community, to provide entrepreneurship and business management skills.
Presentation to the Responsible Extractives SummitAnglo American
Global lead for enterprise development, Christian Spano, presents with Technoserve and Care International, on becoming a development partner, at the Responsible Extractives Summit.
You can find out more about Anglo American here:
http://www.angloamerican.com/
http://www.facebook.com/angloamerican
http://www.twitter.com/angloamerican
http://www.youtube.com/angloamerican
http://www.flickr.com/photos/angloamerican
http://www.linkedin.com/company/anglo-american
Beyond Silicon Valley, Developing Communities of InnovationColin Graham
Innovation is not just about Silicon Valley, big cities, startups and technology - a presentation on fostering your own community of innovation. Keynote presentation from Regional Futures Conference, Rockhampton, 23 June 2016.
Recruiting & building a winning team: for startups and growth businessesColin Graham
A practical guide to building a winning team for startups and growth businesses. Highlights key roles and how to adopt a professional approach to recruitment and orientation - find the right people and bring them up to speed quickly.
Presentation to Broadband Today Alliance, Sunshine Coast, Australia, 8 Feb 2012. A quick overview of key role of innovation and regions in building a competitive economy.
How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio.pdfTrims Creators
Building a diversified investment portfolio is a fundamental strategy to manage risk and optimize returns. For both novice and experienced investors, diversification offers a pathway to a more stable and resilient financial future. Here’s an in-depth guide on how to create and maintain a well-diversified investment portfolio.
Textile Chemical Brochure - Tradeasia (1).pdfjeffmilton96
Explore Tradeasia’s brochure for eco-friendly textile chemicals. Enhance your textile production with high-quality, sustainable solutions for superior fabric quality.
Salma Karina Hayat is Conscious Digital Transformation Leader at Kudos | Empowering SMEs via CRM & Digital Automation | Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Philanthropist | Education & Homelessness Advocate
Best Crypto Marketing Ideas to Lead Your Project to SuccessIntelisync
In this comprehensive slideshow presentation, we delve into the intricacies of crypto marketing, offering invaluable insights and strategies to propel your project to success in the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape. From understanding market trends to building a robust brand identity, engaging with influencers, and analyzing performance metrics, we cover all aspects essential for effective marketing in the crypto space.
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With a data-driven approach, transparent communication, and a commitment to excellence, InteliSync is your trusted partner for driving meaningful impact in the fast-paced world of Web3. Contact us today to learn more and embark on a journey to crypto marketing mastery!
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What You're Going to Learn
- How These 4 Leaks Force You To Work Longer And Harder in order to grow your income… improve just one of these and the impact could be life changing.
- How to SHUT DOWN the revolving door of Income Stagnation… you know, where new sales come into your magazine while at the same time existing sponsors exit.
- How to transform your magazine business by fixing the 4 “DON’Ts”...
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- How to identify which leak to fix first so you get the biggest bang for your income.
- Get actionable strategies you can use right away to improve your bookings, sales and retention.
When listening about building new Ventures, Marketplaces ideas are something very frequent. On this session we will discuss reasons why you should stay away from it :P , by sharing real stories and misconceptions around them. If you still insist to go for it however, you will at least get an idea of the important and critical strategies to optimize for success like Product, Business Development & Marketing, Operations :)
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Michael Economou is an Entrepreneur, with Business & Technology foundations and a passion for Innovation. He is working with his team to launch a new venture – Exyde, an AI powered booking platform for Activities & Experiences, aspiring to revolutionize the way we travel and experience the world. Michael has extensive entrepreneurial experience as the co-founder of Ideas2life, AtYourService as well as Foody, an online delivery platform and one of the most prominent ventures in Cyprus’ digital landscape, acquired by Delivery Hero group in 2019. This journey & experience marks a vast expertise in building and scaling marketplaces, enhancing everyday life through technology and making meaningful impact on local communities, which is what Michael and his team are pursuing doing once more with Exyde www.goExyde.com
3. New Environment & Opportunities
• The environment for innovation has changed, the importance
of new and small firms has increased
• Sustainable regional growth depends upon the capacity to
innovate
• Innovation is the capacity to introduce new
products, processes, services, business models and
organisational methods
• Innovation contributes not just to economic growth but to
raise the quality and quantity of jobs and improve the
standards of living
3
OECD, Regions and Innovation Policy, 2011
4. Build on the Evidence base
• Regions are the key determinants of
national economic performance
• 60-80% of jobs growth comes from existing
businesses
• Importance of ‘trader business’, businesses
exporting and trading outside region; in US
– 32% of businesses
– Wages 66% higher, boost region’s average wages &
spillover effect
• 80:20 rule - 80% of effects come from 20% of
the causes
Clusters of
Innovation: Prof
Michael
Porter, Harvard
Job Creation In
America: Dr.
David Birch, MIT
The Economic
Performance of
Regions: Prof
Michael
Porter, Harvard
Principio de
Pareto: Vilfredo
Pareto
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5. Evidence:
Building the business base
Importance of key people and business
networks, learn from Cambridge Phenomenon:
– 48,000 jobs
– 1,500 companies
– Massive influence of key individuals, trust and
social networks: 80 key people, 20 at core
– ‘The majority of high technology companies that have
shaped the success of the Cambridge cluster are
connected to a handful of serial
entrepreneurs, business angels and venture capitalists
as their involvement in developing new ventures has
been repeatedly evidenced.’
Dr Shai Vyakarnam
Centre for
Entrepreneurial
Learning,
Cambridge University
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6. Centre for Rural Innovation
• Trial program
• Assist people & businesses to turn
innovative ideas into profitable
businesses
• Appointed mid July
• Agreed criteria: Innovative startups &
established businesses
• Built initial shortlist: 26 businesses
• Visited 11 businesses
• Aiming to select and work closely with 6
• First 3 selected and work underway
• Another 3 cos. in early 2014
6
7. 2 Key Strands:
Startups & small growth companies
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Supportive innovation environment
Profile Peer Network Professional Service
Firm Connections
Investor
Connection
s
Talent
pipeline
Success breeds success
8. Initial businesses
1. Z Safe Beds, Bundaberg
2. Suncoast Limes, Gympie
3. Bunya Red Farm
Capers, South Burnett
3 more to start in early 2014
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9. Strategic direction
Develop an innovation program to make a significant impact on a
large number of priority businesses across region
Could be a combination of face to face activities, networks, and
world class education delivered through physical hubs and an
online platform
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11. Startup initiative
• Aim higher: target innovative & growth
startups
• Build profile of Wide Bay Burnett as a place for
entrepreneurs
• Build network – face to face, online support
• Leverage existing programs e.g. I2M & create
and roll out own high quality
education, network and pitching events across
region
• Tap into talent: build advisory network
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12. Small growth companies
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• Most small businesses do not innovate, do not grow
• Need to target, e.g. by turnover, exporting, R&D & attitude
• Needs analysis, online & face to face, easy to
access, highlight development pathways
• Develop businesses by developing leaders
• Build peer group
• Example initiatives: Accelerate, Owner Managers Program
(NZ), Beacon Companies (UK)
13. Example: Rural Growth Networks
• UK initiative, pilot launched late
2011, 5 delivery areas, each with
$3.2 - $5.7m funding
• Services for startup and growth
businesses, e.g.
• Business coaches, networks
• Access to finance
• Grants, loans
• Physical hubs, pods
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14. UK Rural Growth Networks:
claimed economic benefits
Area Investment Forecast economic
impact
Devon & Somerset £2.9m 1,100 jobs
Durham &
Northumberland
£3.2m 300 jobs
Cumbria £3.5m 900 jobs
Wiltshire £1.9m 200 jobs, 450
businesses
supported
Warwickshire £2.4m 500 jobs, 120
startups
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16. Example: High profile conference
• Running for 5 years
• Attracts 600+ people
• Gaining reputation as a
cool conference on
innovation and
entrepreneurship
• Put Omaha on the map
as an innovation
hotspot
16
18. Every few hundred years in Western
history, there occurs a sharp
transformation.
Peter Drucker, The New Realities (1989)
19. 19
Regional innovation & opportunities for
business development
in the Wide Bay Burnett Region
Colin Graham, Causeway Innovation
Gympie, 22 Nov 2013