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Richard Goyder, Managing Director, Wesfarmers Ltd, 2 September 2010

Richard Goyder addressed a business lunch of 750 business executives moderated by Helen Dalley, Sky News Business. This event was proudly partnered by Allens Arthur Robinson and Deutsche Bank. Click on the heading to read more.

AICC Business Luncheon with Cliff Rosenberg, Managing Director Australia & NZ, Linkedin

Mr Cliff Rosenberg addressed a Business Luncheon on Thursday 19 August 2010 at the Intercontinental Adelaide on'Linkedin - Why it's essential in the life of every professional!'. The event was sponsored by BrahamSaaS. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Alister Haigh, CEO, Haigh's Chocolates

Mr Alister Haigh addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Thursday 5 August 2010 in the Innovate SA boardroom on the topic '95 years and 4 generations, where to next?' Thank you to Innovate SA for hosting the lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Fraser Ainsworth AM, Chairman, Tarac Australia & Horizon Oil

Mr Fraser Ainsworth AM addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Friday 30 July 2010 in the PricewaterhouseCoopers boardroom on the topic 'Together with food and water, energy will continue to play a vital role in human well-being' Thank you to PricewaterhouseCoopers for hosting the lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Dr Lynn Arnold AO, CEO of Anglicare SA

Dr Lynn Arnold addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Monday 26 July 2010 in the Minter Ellison board room on the topic 'Wishin' and hopin' andd thinkin' and prayin' - Is it ever enough in tackling problems in our society?' Thank you to Minter Ellison for hosting the lunch and to Alan Roberts for the photography.

AICC Business Luncheon 'The changing landscape of sport in SA'

A panel consisting of Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Sport; Mr John Harnden AM, CEO of SACA together with Mr Mark Haysman, CEO of Port Adelaide Football Club addressed an AICC Business Luncheon on Friday 23 July 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel on the topic of 'The changing landscape of sport in SA'. The panel discussion was facilitated by Allen Bolaffi, President of the AICC SA. Thank you to Dale Carnegie Training for sponsoring the lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Breakfast with Deena Shiff, Group Managing Director Telstra Business

Ms Deena Shiff addressed a CEO Breakfast on Friday 23 July 2010 at the Intercontinental Adelaide on the topic 'Lucky country or smart country - are we missing the real resources?' Thank you to DataMobilityVoice for sponsoring the breakfast and to Alan Roberts for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Steve Ludlam. CEO, ASC Pty Ltd

Mr Steve Ludlam addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Friday 2 July 2010 at the Hilton giving us an 'Inside View of ASC' Thank you to KPMG for sponsoring the lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Andrew Gwinnett. Chairman, Arrowcrest Group

Mr Andrew Gwinnett addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Wednesday 23 June 2010 in the Boardroom of Ernst & Young on the topic of "Manufacturing, the Arts, and the Strength of the Entrepreneurial Spirit". Thank you to Ernst & Young for hosting lunch and to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC Business Luncheon 'Defence in South Australia'

A panel consisting of Mr Andrew Fletcher, CEO of Defence SA; Mr John Harriott, Manager Business Development and Marketing at General Dynamics Land Systems Australia together with Mr Rod Equid, CEO of the AWD Alliance addressed an AICC Business Luncheon on Thursday 10 June 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel on the topic of Defence in South Australia. The panel discussion was facilitated by Allen Bolaffi, President of the AICC SA. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Malcolm Jackman, CEO & MD for Elders Limited

Mr Malcolm Jackman, CEO & Managing Director for Elders Limited addressed a CEO Luncheon on Wednesday 9 June 2010 at The Sebel Playford. The Q&A discussion was facilitated by Tim Noonan and the event was sponsored by Optus. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC Business Luncheon 'Exploration, mining & energy - the inextricable link?'

A panel consisting of Mr Bob Kennedy, Chairman of Beach Energy Ltd; Mr John Nitschke, Executive General Manager Projects & Technical Services at Oz Minerals (and Non-Executive Director at Toro Energy Limited) together with Mr Terry Kallis, Managing Director of Petratherm addressed a Business Luncheon on Thursday 27 May 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide on the topic of 'Exploration, mining & energy - the inextricable link'. The panel discussion was facilitated by Tim Noonan and the event was sponsored by Commonwealth Bank and Management & Research Centre (M-ARC). Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Robyn McLeod, Commissioner for Water Security SA

Ms Robyn McLeod addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Thursday 29 April 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide Hotel on the topic of "Water for Good - SA's Water Security Plan". Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC Business Luncheon 'The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide'

A panel consisting of Mr Ian Nightingale, Chief Executive of the Department of Planning and Local Government; Ms Wendy Campana, Executive Director of the Local Government Association of SA and Mr Wayne Gibbings, CEO of the Land Management Corporation addressed a Business Luncheon on Monday 19 April 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide on the topic of 'The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide'. The panel discussion was facilitated by Steve Harrison, Director of Business & Economic Development at the City of Prospect and the event was sponsored by Built Environs. Thank you to Alan Roberts for the photography.

Digital Apllications Trade Mission - March 2010

The delegation was led by Deena Shiff, Group Managing Director, Telstra Business and comprised senior executives from Telstra, Optus, the National e-Health Transition Authority, Gilbert+Tobin, Church Resources, as well as from Israeli companies in Australia, NICE Systems and Checkpoint. Spending an intense week in Israel focusing on digital applications and with a clear objective to do deals, the delegation met CEOs from a range of established and early stage Israeli companies all sharing one common element - innovation! Click here for full article...

AICC CEO Luncheon with Anthony Toop. Managing Director, Toop&Toop

Mr Anthony Toop addressed a 'SA Business Leaders Series' CEO Luncheon on Tuesday 23 March 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel on the topic of "A traditional industry being challenged by online". Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Mr Nicholas Wilson, Fair Work Ombudsman

Mr Nicholas Wilson addressed a CEO Luncheon on Thursday 18 March 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC Business Luncheon with Andrew Reitzer, CEO of Metcash Group of Companies

Mr Andrew Reitzer addressed a Business Luncheon on Tuesday 16 March 2010 at the Hilton Adelaide. The event was sponsored by Dale Wood Business Sales Consultancy. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC Business Luncheon with Dr Martin Parkinson. Secretary, Department of Climate Change

Dr Martin Parkinson addressed a Business Luncheon on Friday 26 February 2010 at the Sebel Playford Hotel. The event was sponsored by UniSA's International Graduate School of Business, Sustainable Business. Thank you to Gainsborough Studio for the photography.

AICC Lunch with Mr Bernie Brooks, CEO, Myer

The AICC held a lunch at the Hilton on 16 July 2009 with Senior Business Executives.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Mr Ken Matthews, Chair & CEO, National Water Commission

Mr Ken Matthews addressed a CEO Luncheon on Thursday 11 February 2010. The event was sponsored and hosted by Minter Ellison Lawyers.

AICC Business Luncheon with Hon Mike Rann MP, Premier of South Australia

Hon Mike Rann MP addressed a Business Luncheon on Wednesday 10 February 2010. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide and sponsored by www.InDaily.com.au

2010 New Year Launch

AICC Guests & Members came together in the new Chandelier Bar at Marble Hall in Adelaide Casino to launch our networking program for 2010 on Wednesday 3 February.

End of Year Drinks with Sponsors & Gold Club Members

South Australian Sponsors and Gold Club Members joined us for a casual BBQ at the Pinnacle SkyDeck on 16 December 2009.

The Hon Phillip Costa MP, NSW Minister for Water & Regional Development led a Sustainability trade mission to Israel - Nov 2009

31 senior executives from government, academia and industry joined Minister Costa on a Sustainability trade mission to Israel. The mission focused on Water Management, Water Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy, and Agritech and coincided with Israel's International Water Conference - Watec 2009.

AICC Business Luncheon: 'Festivals, Events, V8 Supercars and Pandamonium: Why we love SA!'

Mr Greg Mackie OAM (Deputy Chief Executive Cultural Development & Corporate, Dept of Premier and Cabinet), Ms Hitaf Rasheed (General Manager, Events SA), Mr Jason Allen (CEO, Clipsal 500 Adelaide) and Dr Chris West (CEO, Zoos SA) addressed an AICC Business Luncheon on Monday 14 December 2009. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide.

AICC CEO Luncheon with Hon Patrick Conlon MP, Minister for Infrastructure

Hon Patrick Conlon MP addressed a CEO Luncheon on Tuesday 24 November 2009. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide and sponsored by Optus.

CEO Luncheon with Tim & James Sarah, Joint Managing Directors, Sarah Group

Tim & James Sarah, Joint Managing Directors, Sarah Group addressed a CEO Luncheon on Wednesday 11 November 2009. The event was held at the Hilton Adelaide and sponsored by Optus.

Remembrance Day Breakfast

The AICC and Foundation Daw Park held a Remembrance Day Breakfast on Tuesday 10 November 2009. Professor Peter Buckskin, Dean & Head of School: David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education & Research, University of South Australia addressed the group on 'United in Battle and United at home'. The event was held at the Adelaide Festival Centre and sponsored by Major sponsor Repat Radiology and Supporting sponsors, nabhealth, University of South Australia, and Defence Teaming Centre.

AICC Cereal Networking hosted by Thomson Playford Cutlers

The AICC held a Cereal Networking Breakfast on Friday 6 November 2009 for AICC Members which was hosted by Thomson Playford Cutlers.

CEO Luncheon with Lew Owens, Chief Executive Officer, ETSA Utilities

Lew Owens, Chief Executive Officer, ETSA Utilities addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Electricity - Past, Present and Future' on Wednesday 28 October 2009. The event was held and sponsored by Finlaysons.

CEO Luncheon with Warren Hogan, Acting Chief Economist, ANZ Banking Group

Warren Hogan, Acting Chief Economist, ANZ Banking Group addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Economic and Financial update' on Monday 26 October 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford Adelaide and was sponsored by Optus.

Up Close & Personal Luncheon with Isobel Redmond MP, SA Leader of the Opposition

Isobel Redmond MP, SA Leader of the Opposition addressed an Up Close & Personal Luncheon on Friday 16 October 2009. The event was sponsored and hosted by Baker Young Stockbrokers.

Business Luncheon with Tracey Fellows, Managing Director, Microsoft

Tracey Fellows, Managing Director Australia, Microsoft addressed a Business Luncheon on 'How technology can enable change and growth in today's economic environment' on Thursday 15 October 2009. The event was held at Hotel Grand Chancellor and was sponsored by Optus and Square Holes.

CEO Luncheon with Graeme Samuel AO, Chairman, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

Graeme Samuel AO, Chairman, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Competition, Consumer Protection and the ACCC: an update from the National Regulator' on Tuesday 6 October 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford and was sponsored by Optus.

CEO Luncheon with David Knox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Santos Limited

David Knox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Santos Limited addressed a CEO Luncheon on 'Natural Gas and South Australia: 40 years on and leading the way to a cleaner future' on Friday 25 September 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford and was sponsored by Optus.

AICC High Tea hosted by the Hilton Adelaide

The AICC held a High Tea on Monday 21 September 2009 for Personal Assistants, Administration and Marketing Teams which was hosted by the Hilton Adelaide. We were spoiled with a fabulous chocolate fountain organised by the Hilton.

CEO Lunch - The two growth corridors and their strategic strengths for state growth'

The AICC held a CEO Luncheon on 'The two growth corridors and their strategic strengths for state growth on Wednesday 23 September 2009 at the Hilton Adelaide. Speakers included in the discussion were Mr Brian Cunningham, CEO, Dept of Trade and Economic Development, Mr Tom Phillips, Chairman, Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board and Dr Mal Hemmerling, Director of Northern Connections.

Luncheon with Glenn Wightwick, Director, IBM Australia Development Laboratory

Glenn Wightwick, Director for IBM Australia Development Laboratory addressed a Business Luncheon on 'Innovation and a Smarter Planet' on Thursday 17 September 2009. The event was held at The Sebel Playford and was sponsored by IBM.

SA AICC Alliances Spring 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Networking Events, Water Trade Mission with Dr Ian Chessell (SA Chief Scientist), introducing New Members, and Past Event Photos.

Luncheon with Mike Smith, CEO, ANZ

Mr Mike Smith, CEO for ANZ addressed a Business Luncheon on 'Reflections on our New Economic Reality' on Wednesday 2 September 2009. The event was held at the Adelaide Festival Centre and was sponsored by Cosoff Cudmore Knox.

SA YBF Alliances Winter 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Young Business Forum Events, Annual AICC/Hawke Centre Lecture, Mentoring Program, Member Secrets to my Success

SA AICC Alliances Winter 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Trade Missions, Annual AICC/Hawke Centre Lecture, Upcoming Networking Events

SA YBF Alliances Autumn 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Networking Events; AICC Research; YBF Mentoring; New Members; Secrets to my Success; Past Events Photo Gallery

SA AICC Alliances Autumn 2009

IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Networking Events; AICC Research; New Members; Past Events Photo Gallery

2009 Australia-Israel Trade Awards, 31 March 2009

Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Austrade addressed the 2009 Australia-Israel Trade Awards. The event honoured the vibrant Australian and Israeli business communities in their bilateral trade initiatives. This event was generously hosted by ANZ Private Bank. Click on the heading to read more

SA YBF Alliances SUMMER 0809

IN THIS ISSUE: Profiles on our YBF sponsors, Meet the YBF Committee & New Members, Secrets to My Success

SA AICC Alliances SUMMER 0809

IN THIS ISSUE: Introducing our new look & feel and Survey, Upcoming events for 2009

Israeli Entrepreneur Builds Vehicle Infrastructure in Australia

Israel, tiny and bereft of oil, has decided to embrace the electric car. Now, Australia has decided to do likewise! The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce was specifically singled out by Shai Agassi, CEO and Founder of Better Place, for having assisted Better Place establish itself in Australia by providing valuable introductions to senior business and government leaders. Click on the heading to read more.

SA YBF Alliances SPRING 08

IN THIS ISSUE: Profiles on our YBF sponsors, Meet the YBF Committee & New Members, Secrets to My Success

SA AICC Alliances SPRING 08

IN THIS ISSUE: Profiles on Ballast Stone Estate Wines, Fuji Xerox Australia & UniSA - Business Opportunities for Australasian Companies

YBF Behind the Scenes with Mike Smithson, Seven Network

Our Young Business Forum Members had a great opportunity to go behind the scenes at the new Seven Network Studio on Wednesday 20 August 2008. The group was hosted by Mike Smithson, who gave us some insight into his varied career and showed us around the studios.

Mr Terry Davis, Group Managing Director, Coca-Cola Amatil - June 23, 2008

Mr Terry Davis, Group Managing Director for Coca-Cola Amatil updated senior business executives about 'Successful Consumer Goods Marketing in Australia'. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Adelaide and was sponsored by InfoTec Communications.

Mr Ralph Norris, MD & CEO, Commonwealth Bank, July 16, 2008

Mr Ralph Norris, Managing Director & CEO for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia updated senior business executives on the 'Changing Face of Australian Banking'. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Adelaide and was sponsored by Optus.

Israel at 60 - Silicon Wadi - The Australian Jewish News, Friday, May 9, 2008

Israel has developed into a technology powerhouse; with an innovative research-and-development culture to match that of California's acclaimed Silicon Valley. Israel's high-tech products have made an impact globally, reports Sharon Berger. Click on the heading to read more.

Innovation Mission to Israel, April 2008

The Hon Evan Thornley MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of Victoria (and founder of Internet search company, Looksmart) led a high level Australian delegation to Israel on the topic of Innovation to examine the latest developments in information technology, energy and clean technology, biotechnology, science and education. Click on the heading to read more.

The Advertiser - April 14, 2008 11:30pm - MEREDITH BOOTH

WESTERN Australia's Water Corporation has spent $678 million in the past decade to almost double its storage capacity - half South Australia's water infrastructure spend over the same time.

60 Years of Israeli Innovation

At a Glance: Israel boasts 4,123 high tech companies, 156 venture capital funds, 147 investment firms, 411 foreign investors, 33 technology incubators, 7 top universities and more than 2,000 startups ranking it second only to the United States relative to population. Click on this article to discover which innovative Israeli companies are operating in Australia.

Australian Cleantech Industry Portal

The AICC supported by Ernst & Young, Export Finance & Insurance Corporation (EFIC) and Austrade have launched the 2nd version of the unique Australian Cleantech industry portal.

Farewell to Israel Trade Commissioner

The AICC farewelled Nili Shalev, who is shortly departing Australia with her family after a wonderful 4 year stint as Israel Trade Commissioner.

Australian State Water Ministers Join Water Mission to Israel

Australian State Water Ministers along with 50 senior executives and industry leaders from the water utility companies, major engineering and consulting firms, investment banks, universities and major research institutes join water trade delegation to Israel.