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Desert Knowledge Australia Cross Border Business Networks Project
We have been working for some time on bringing together a cross border project that builds upon the networks created and the experiences gained through the Linked Business Networks Project and the Our Outback Tourism Project.

I am delighted to advise that the Australian Government recently announced its $3 million commitment to the three year project. They have joined with 23 other partners to resource a collaborative project that will see Network Development Officers placed in nine regions and an Our Outback Project Officer and two other staff based with Desert Knowledge Australia. We hope to commence the project in October.

Further details: http://www.desertknowledge.com.au/resource/CBBNP%20funding%20announcement%20dated%2011%20August%20final.pdf

Desert Knowledge Symposium and Business Showcase 3-6 November 2008
The Symposium and Business Showcase will offer some great opportunities for businesses (See http://www.desertknowledge2008.com/ for the latest information) including:
Highly relevant presentations, particularly in networks and industry themes.

A business networking forum chaired by a name many will recognise: Ifor Ffowcs Williams of Cluster Navigators

The opportunity to meet like minded businesses at specially organised meetings, the business breakfast and through participation in a Business Showcase stand.

10 Subsidised registrations available for local ICT industry. To access this offer email a brief expression of interest to Joy Taylor (joy.taylor@desertknowledge.com.au) by close of business 18 September. Note that an expression of interest will lock in your access to earlybird rate which closes on 19 September.



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