On Wednesday 13 September 06 BSI held it's 'How to Access Government Grants' Panel.

Over 50 small business leaders and emerging entrepreneurs listened to six expert presentations on 'How to Access Government Grants'. Mr Ivan Kaye, Director BSI shared his knowledge on accessing EMDG Grants, saying that both the State and Federal Governments are lending not just ... support but financial assistance to help business export their products to a global market. 'There really is a lot of money out there - and it's easy!'

A lot of information on several different Grants was provided.

These are the different grants that information was provided about:

R&D Tax Concession & Commercial Ready,
Marcus Webb, 03 9605 9304

COMET
Zvi Brooks, 03 9605 9305

EMDG
Ivan Kaye, 02 9212 5505

BSI Investor Forums and Capital Raises
Mat McDonald, 03 9605 9309

Mentre Program
Robert Crompton

l to r: Zvi Brooks, BSI - Comet; Marcus Webb, BSI - R&D; Robert Crompton, Information City - Mentre; Mat McDonald, BSI/ADI - Capital Raising/Investor Forums; Ivan Kaye, BSI/ADI - EMDG.

Russell Nisbet from Digital Harbour gave the opening speech.

Robert Crompton, Director Information City and Mentre, and Mat McDonald, Director BSI/ADI

Raymond Mastin, Dale and Cameron Crawford - Sophie Lui

Jan Taylor - City of Melbourne, Ivan Kaye, Director BSI/ADI

David and Jennifer Craker - INVENTConnect

Ivan Kaye, Bruce Joy and David Rodriguez - EIN

Lee Bowditch - Inmatrix