Australian Companies the Winners through Business Club Australia: Melbourne 2006

With just eight days to the Commonwealth Games, Australian companies are already well placed to achieve success through their participation in the official international business program, ‘Business Club Australia: Melbourne 2006’.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Mark Vaile, today welcomed the enthusiastic response from Australian and international businesses to the joint Australian and Victorian Government program which assists companies to create and grow profitable international business links.

“Over 6,000 businesses from Australia and around the world have already become members giving them access to the many benefits offered by this innovative business program, including online services, business matching and networking events.

“Business Club Australia: Melbourne 2006 presentsAustralian businesses with a unique and effective opportunity to find new international markets and develop strategic overseas contacts,” Mr Vaile said.

“The Club offers members the opportunity to participate in more than 30 tailored business events during the Games, ranging from industry seminars to networking functions focusing on significant markets, such as China, India and Canada.

“Members will also have exclusive opportunities to hear insights from key international business representatives who will be visiting Australia as part of the Club’s ‘Global Industry Leaders’ program.

“Business Club Australia: Melbourne 2006 builds on the outstanding achievements of previous programs in association with the Sydney Olympics and 2003 Rugby World Cup which generated over A$1.6 billion in business deals,” Mr Vaile said.

Business Club Australia: Melbourne 2006 gives Australian business a unique forum
to take advantage of the excitement and international attention generated by the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

“I strongly encourage companies from around Australia to take advantage of this unique program that has a proven track record of helping businesses grow by developing international business links,” Mr Vaile said.

Business Club Australia: Melbourne 2006is a free membership-based program. For more information visit: www.businessclubaustralia.com.au

Contact: Carissa Buckland (Ministerial) 02 6277 7420 - Caroline James (Business Club Australia) 03 9648 3130