A joint venture between Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and Leighton Contractors has been selected as preferred proponent for the first phase of the $220 million Ord-East Kimberley Expansion Project in Western Australia. The construction contract will see the joint venture build 19km of irrigation channel, a 13km road extension and irrigation control structures. This project […]
Despite the seemingly turbulent past two years for the business community, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) today celebrated the emerging success stories for business in the Northern Territory at an IBA Business Conversation – “Getting on with Business” in Darwin. Business leaders met today with representatives from local government, Indigenous land councils and local industry to […]
With the growing interest in the economic benefits of renewable energy, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) brought together industry experts in the renewable energy field at an IBA Business Conversation in Cairns today. Industry leaders met with representatives from local government, land councils and business representatives today to discuss issues such as renewable energy, carbon trading […]
The re-opening of the former Nestle Supercoat Factory was celebrated yesterday with an official opening held on site in Inverell, NSW. The former Nestle Supercoat Factory has re-opened under its new guise as the Inverell Manufacturing Facility to produce Aquafeed (commercial fish food). The Inverell Manufacturing Facility is being operated by Consolidated Manufacturing Enterprises (CME) […]
Indigenous Business Australia’s (IBA) contribution to closing the gap in home ownership has been honoured at the 2009 National Economic Development Australia (EDA) Awards. The EDA Indigenous Economic Development Award, which recognises programs or initiatives that have resulted in increased benefits for Indigenous communities, was one of six awards presented as part of EDA’s 4th […]
Indigenous business leaders and representatives from the public and financial sectors gathered in Wollongong to discuss Australia’s early emergence from the global financial crisis and some of the opportunities now available. Indigenous Business Australia(IBA) hosted a forum on ‘Doing business in our changing environment’ today at the Novotel Hotel in North Wollongong. With the climate […]
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), in conjunction with Umbrella Studio and the Holiday Inn Townsville, is celebrating the completion of a series of locally produced Indigenous artworks with an exhibition at the Hotel on Friday 17 July. The exhibition features up to 35 Indigenous artworks produced in the Townsville region and are taken from a wider […]
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Honourable Jenny Macklin announced Dr Dawn Casey’s appointment as Chair of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) today at IBA’s NAIDOC Week breakfast in Brisbane. Dr Casey is well known for her leadership roles at the National, Western Australian and Powerhouse Museums and has a long […]
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is hosting a breakfast to celebrate its achievements in Indigenous economic development at its annual NAIDOC Week breakfast this Friday in Brisbane. This breakfast celebrates IBA’s contribution to the Government’s Closing the Gap initiative and will introduce IBA’s new Chair by guest speaker Minister for Families, Housing, Communities and Indigenous Affairs, […]
Last night Indigenous Business Australia’s (IBA) 2007-08 annual report received a Bronze in the Australasian Reporting Awards Inc. (ARA) General Award Category. This is not the first time IBA’s annual report has received ARA recognition. In 2007 IBA received a Bronze in the Chairman’s Award for the Best First-Time Entry. IBA General Manager Ron Morony […]
