Great state. Great opportunity.

Helping small business have a big future

Join the Honourable Campbell
Newman MP, Premier of Queensland
and the Honourable Jann Stuckey
MP, Minister for Tourism, Major
Events, Small Business and the
Commonwealth Games for the launch
of the second annual Queensland
Small Business Week.
This is an opportunity not to be missed.
Queensland is a state renowned for
its diverse and innovative business
community. Research shows that
business sentiment is high and
Queensland is positioned well to build on
our competitive strengths.
But what is happening beyond our
local economy? Is Queenslands
entrepreneurial drive and determination
translating to results on a global scale?
The Queensland Government has invited
Professor Josh Lerner from Harvard
Business School to shed light on
Queenslands performance on the world
stage.
Professor Lerner is the Jacob H. Schiff
Professor of Investment Banking at
Harvard Business School, and head of the
Entrepreneurial Management Unit, USA.
Professor Lerner is a member of the World
Economic Forum, at which he presents
annually on small business issues and
entrepreneurship.
Professor Lerner will draw on his
experience running Harvards fagship
executive education program for smaller
fast-growing businesses to provide
insight into how business can fourish
when it thinks BIG.
Be part of the 2014 Queensland Small
Business Week, 1 6 September.
The Week celebrates the contribution
small business makes to the Queensland
economy, and is devoted to helping small
business have a big future.
With a whole week of activities and
events dedicated to small business,
owners and managers can learn about
starting or growing a business, gain
ideas and inspiration, access information
and support, and connect with other
businesses in the community.
Activities and events include webinars,
networking functions, open days,
mentoring sessions, workshops and
forums.
For more information on what is
happening in your area during the
2014 Queensland Small Business
Week, visit www.business.qld.gov.au/
smallbusinessweek.
Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Start: 12.00pm for 12.30pm start
End: 2.30pm
Venue: Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane,
City Hall
Cost: $65.00 per person including
2 course lunch and beverages
(GST inclusive)
RSVP: www.2014qsbw.iamevents.
com.au/brisbane or phone
07 3834 3333
Master of ceremonies:
Peter Switzer, Financial commentator
Welcome:
Hon. Campbell Newman MP, Premier of
Queensland
Hon. Jann Stuckey MP, Minister for
Tourism, Major Events, Small Business
and the Commonwealth Games
Special guest:
Mr Mark Brennan, Australian Small
Business Commissioner
Keynote presenter:
Professor Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff,
Professor of Investment Banking at
Harvard Business School, and head of
the Entrepreneurial Management Unit
Vote of thanks:
Trevor Mahony, Partner, Private Clients,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
WHEN SMALL BUSINESS THINKS BIG
This event is brought to you by the Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games.
For more information: Email: smallbusiness@dtesb.qld.gov.au | Website: www.business.qld.gov.au/smallbusinessweek
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