Hong Kong Australia Business Association - South Australian Chapter - Business Awards ~ 7th July 2009

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CITCSA Flash extract, article covering the Award Night, read more...(jpg) or (pdf here)

I.Age Article covering the Business Award Night, Read More...(pdf)

In-Business magazine article: Hong Kong-Australia Awards crown import-export winners. Read More...

Accolades:

"Many thanks for a wonderful event. It was one of the finest that I've attended. Congratulation to you and your members for an excellent job."



The Hong Kong Australia Business Association - South Australian Chapter Inc., hosted a successful 2009 Annual Business Awards Dinner on Friday 7 August 2009 at the National Wine Centre.

The event is themed "Showcasing Leaders in South Australia's leaders in business, politics and sport". Three South Australian successful figures Senator Penny Wong (Federal Minister for Climate Change and Water), Peter Hanlon (Westpac Group Executive, Retail and Business Banking) and Mark Bickley (media and sports personality and now Assistant Coach of Adelaide Crows) spoke at a panel discussion facilitated by Kelly Nester of Channel 9 News.

Ms Lorna Wong, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office based in Sydney delivered an update about business opportunities in Hong Kong. Over 200 people attended the event including government representatives, business leaders and professionals from various industries.

The entertainment included an interview with the head chef of the National Wine Centre about the three course dinner (made from fresh South Australian local produce) served on the night and an exciting fashion parade featuring local design talent from the students of Adelaide Tafe.

For information about how you can become involved with the Hong Kong Australia Business Association - South Australian Chapter Inc., please contact us on 1300 678 622 or email us on admin@hkabasa.asn.au.

Reported by
Malinda Kuo
Committee Member HKABA-SA Chapter Inc
Co-ordinator of Business Dating
Co-Chair of Business Award 2009


The Advertiser article "Hong Kong Awards Celebrate Success" - Click Here (pdf)








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Below registration for Hong Kong Australia Business Association - SA Chapter Inc. Business Award Dinner on 7th August, 2009 at the National Wine Centre.

The night would be filled with fun and definitely inspiration from the panel discussion of three South Australian successful figures in politics(Federal Minister for Climate Change,Ms Penny Wong), business(Group Executive of Westpac Bank) and sports(Ex-Crows Captain,Mr.Mark Bickley). We'd love to share this fantastic night with you, your members and associates.

Click here for the Flyer (pdf)

Click here for the Registration form (pdf)



You are invited to nominate your business or organisation in the 2009 Hong Kong Australia SA Chapter Business Awards in one or more of the following categories:

           Goods Exporter - Services Exporter - Goods Importer - Services Importer - Entrepreneur of the Year

Please find the nomination forms below that provides more information.

HKABASA AWARD NOMINATION 2009

Word Doc - Pdf File

HKABASA ENTREPRENEUR AWARD 2009

Word Doc - Pdf File


Entries close Friday July 3rd and will be judged by a well qualified independent judging panel on the value of their contribution to the South Australian economy through trade with Hong Kong SAR or China.

The finalists and winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on Friday 7th August at the National Wine Centre. The theme of the Awards dinner will be 'Showcasing Leaders in South Australia' and local leaders in business, politics and sport will speak about South Australia and trading with Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Business Association is a global not-for-profit business network established by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The HKABA SA Chapter is run by South Australian business people who aim to help SA businesses successfully enter the Hong Kong market. It is a member of the Council for International Trade and Commerce of South Australia

HONG KONG EXPORT SUCCESS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES


"South Australian businesses are showing surprising resilience, and many have thrived in the past year despite adverse economic conditions", says Patrick Ho. President, Hong Kong Australia Business Association SA Chapter.

The Association has been impressed by the achievements of many South Australian businesses in the past year, and expects to receive a high standard of entries for its annual Business Awards despite the economic climate.

To enter the Awards, or for more information, contact Angie Lewis or Barry Salter on 8300 0110 or at angie.lewis@citcsa.org.au




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