Are You Seeking Quality Skilled Workers?

The WAPBC is pleased to announce our very first event is targeting the #1 Crunch Issue facing WA which is our skills shortage.

The event is designed around one speaker and a Q&A where we will be encouraging attendees to join in with their views.

The evening will also be an opportunity for anyone who hasn’t tasted a San Miguel beer to enjoy one of the worlds premium beverages.

Date: Tuesday 7th September 2021

Time: Registration from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start

Location: KPMG Boardroom | Level 8 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Businesses across the state are being encouraged to enter the annual Western Australian Export Awards.

The awards recognise local businesses for the significant contribution they make to both the state and national economies.

Applications close on Friday 6 August 2021, the finalists will be notified in September with winners to be announced later that month.

Winners will go on to represent Western Australia at the national Australian Export Awards in November 2021.

Western Australian businesses can enter 13 different award categories, including: Agribusiness; Food and Beverages; Advanced Technologies; International Education and Training; Minerals, Energy and Related Services; Manufacturing and Advanced Materials; Regional Exporter; and Small Business.

This year’s event recognises the extraordinary impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on WA businesses and their ability to continue trading.

The Western Australian Export Awards are coordinated by Invest and Trade Western Australia and managed by its program partner, the Export Council of Australia.

To apply for the Western Australian Export Awards, please visit Austrade’s portal at https://www.exportawards.gov.au/

Further information is available by visiting 2021 Western Australian Export Awards

Dr Luca De Leonardis, Head of Investment Promotion Australia and New Zealand, of the Hong Kong Australia Business Association (HKABA), will be joining us from Sydney to speak on the attractiveness and benefits of the Hong Kong Greater Bay Area and the advantages, opportunities and importance of collaboration between the two places to the WA business community.

Invest Hong Kong, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will present to WA businesses the important position and role of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the Greater Bay Area) for China’s economic development and opening up, and Hong Kong as an ideal partner to access the business opportunities in China.

If you would like to join us for this presentation by Dr Luca De Leonardis, please RSVP below. Light refreshments will be available.

Bringing young investors together, a community that enjoys discussing investment strategies. Where we believe the potential is unlimited.

The topic for the event is "What is a high growth company?". There will be activities and an insightful speech to encourage discussion around the topic.

Cost:

• $29 •

What is provided: • Food • Drinks • Amazing Opportunities • Relaxed yet professional setting with a beautiful view overlooking the CBD and Swan River

17:30 registration for 18:00 start - drinks 18:00 ~ 19:00 Opening remarks Meet the Thais 19:00 ~ 20:00 Networking - drinks and canapés