partners & supporters
Compelling Economics
Compelling Economics was formed in 2006 following the spin-off by La Trobe University of its Economic Research Unit (ERU). Continuing the work of the ERU, Compelling Economics has developed a reputation for undertaking rigorous research in the area of regional economics and developing analytical tools for economic development practitioners and researchers in Federal, State and local government agencies, universities and consulting firms.
The economic modeling and analysis software, REMPLAN, is central to the work of Compelling Economics and is it applied by organisations across Australia. Incorporating Census and National Accounts data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, REMPLAN generates area-specific economic profiles including reports on regional employment, wages and salaries, imports / exports, local expenditure / sales, output and Gross Regional Product (GRP). REMPLAN also features a dynamic impact modeling capability enabling the analysis of 'what if' scenarios (www.remplan.com.au).
Thomas Noble & Russell
"Making a difference matters to us. For over 110 years, TNR has worked to improve the wealth and prosperity of individuals and business clients living and operating in the Northern Rivers Regionof NSW. TNR has proudly supported past SCU initiatives aimed at improving the success andsustainability of our region. As a sign of our continued commitment to the Northern Rivers Region,we are proud to support the inaugural Transformational Economic Development Symposium. Welook forward to contributing toward the future sustainable growth and prosperity of this special partof Australia." Kevin Franey, Partner, Thomas Noble & Russell.
TNR was founded in 1899 and has continuously provided high quality audit, taxation and businessadvisory services to the NSW Northern Rivers and South East Queensland areas. The Firm isone of the largest in the region and currently has a team of 10 Partners and 60 professional staffmembers to provide a quality and timely service.
TNR is also a member of the HLB Man Judd National and International Network. HLB Nationaland International is a worldwide organisation of professional accounting firms with members andcorrespondents in over 100 countries and is ranked in the top 12 largest accounting and businessadvisory groups worldwide.
NORTEC Employment and Training Ltd
NORTEC Employment and Training Ltd is a not for profit organisation that provides arange of recruitment services for businesses and jobseekers - labour hire and no-costrecruitment services, as well as being a registered training organisation deliveringindustry training and traineeships both locally and nationally.NORTEC have offices in the Coffs Harbour Region - Woolgoolga, Bellingen, Dorrigo,Nambucca and Coffs Harbour, the Clarence - Grafton and Yamba and in the NorthernRivers regions - Ballina, Brunswick, Byron, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore, Kingscliff, Pottsville, Murwillumbah and South Tweed (Head Office).
The International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IISEIE)
Building Economies and Communities...through Software.
IISEIE and its members support economic growth by undertaking applied research,learning and industry growth initiatives in the areas of software economics, software innovation management and software entrepreneurship.
The International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipInc. (IISEIE) is a not-for-profit organisation whose members comprise of researchers,software companies, and industry practitioners from the global software sector.
Their mission is to drive economic growth through applied research and best practices thatboth informs and aligns industry based programs to develop local software economies. IISEIE is structured as a world-class collaborative network which seeks research andindustry based program opportunities, and supports their execution via professionalcommunities, virtual enterprises and a common shared services infrastructure.
IISEIE also facilitates industry access for researchers, industry professionals exchangeopportunities and the development of professional practitioner standards in softwarebusiness management practices.
Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA)
SEGRA, Australia's premier conference on regional issues is about assisting regional,rural and remote Australia to source and identify the techniques, skills and issues theyneed to address to achieve successful economic growth and development. The SEGRAconference provides a unique opportunity for all sections of the Australian community,rural and urban, to explore the key issues affecting regional, rural and remote Australiaand be part of providing positive sustainable outcomes to ensure future prosperity.
World Supply Research Institute (WSRI)
Southern Cross University currently hosts the World Supply Research Institute (WSRI), which is a joint collaboration between Southern Cross University (www.scu.edu.au) and the Singapore Institute of Purchasing Materials Management (SIPMM) (www.sipmm.org.sg). The WSRI has strong connections to a number of agencies and research institutions, both in Australia and internationally. The prime focus of the WSRI is to undertake research on supply chain management, innovation and organisational change.
The aims of WSRI are to enhance the understanding of the latest supply chain management technologies for business enterprises and industry. WSRI activities include:
- promotion of education and training opportunities for supply chain management professionals,
- the conduct of research into supply chain management theory and practice,
- provision of consulting services to industry, and
- the enhancement of networks and linkages between specialist supply chain organisations and industry.
Updated: 15 August 2011