❓ Hon Kate Doust asks about memberships and sponsorships held by agencies within the Small Business portfolio. The response details IPAA membership and sponsorship of regional organisations through the WA Regional Small Business Awards program.
AnsweredQoN 3927Legislative Council
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For each agency, department and government trading enterprise within the Minister's portfolio of responsibilities, I ask: (a) what memberships are currently held: (i) how much does each membership cost annually; and (ii) what tangible benefits does the membership provide; and (b) what groups are currently sponsored: (i) how much does each sponsorship cost annually; and (ii) what tangible benefits does the sponsorship provide?
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Answered
17 May 2016
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Small Business
Response time
55 days
Answer as at 23 March 2016:
(a) Corporate membership of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) WA.
(i) $693.60
(ii) Membership of IPAA provides opportunities for training and development, networking across public sector agencies and the celebration of achievements.
(b) The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) sponsors (or plans to sponsor) 18 regional organisations through the Western Australian Regional Small Business Awards program (funded through Royalties for Regions):
(i) Each program receives an average of $3,500 in sponsorship, with additional ‘seed funding’ provided to support new programs. It is estimated the SBDC will spend $74,500 in sponsorship costs in a 12 month period.
(ii) Entering business awards has been found to bring significant benefits to small businesses, beyond just the accolades. It has a direct impact on their ability to develop business plans, attract staff and boost sales. This is particularly important in building and sustaining WA’s regional communities and employment opportunities. The sponsorship provided by the SBDC helps to establish new regional award programs and to fund existing ones.
(a) Corporate membership of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) WA.
(i) $693.60
(ii) Membership of IPAA provides opportunities for training and development, networking across public sector agencies and the celebration of achievements.
(b) The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) sponsors (or plans to sponsor) 18 regional organisations through the Western Australian Regional Small Business Awards program (funded through Royalties for Regions):
(i) Each program receives an average of $3,500 in sponsorship, with additional ‘seed funding’ provided to support new programs. It is estimated the SBDC will spend $74,500 in sponsorship costs in a 12 month period.
(ii) Entering business awards has been found to bring significant benefits to small businesses, beyond just the accolades. It has a direct impact on their ability to develop business plans, attract staff and boost sales. This is particularly important in building and sustaining WA’s regional communities and employment opportunities. The sponsorship provided by the SBDC helps to establish new regional award programs and to fund existing ones.
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