NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell supports Australian Entrepreneurs and Start-ups

MEDIA RELEASE 15th November 2012 NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell supports Australian Entrepreneurs and Start-ups Premier of NSW Barry O’Farrell sent through a statement supporting Global Entrepreneurship Week Australia and stating that “entrepreneurs and start-ups are critical drivers of jobs, investment and productivity and that the NSW government encourages business growth.” The Premier also went on to state that the NSW Government is committed to ensuring that NSW is “Australia’s leading investment and business destination.” The world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Australia 2012 led by Australian host FRANK Team is set to be the largest celebration of entrepreneurship that Australia has seen at any one time. Over 8,000 people, 100 events (over 50 being held in November) and 30 partners will be supporting GEW Australia. Major partners include the Australian Taxation Office, RMIT and Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Women in Focus, plus other reputable organisations. Heralding a positive outlook for NSW entrepreneurs, The Premier concluded that he was “confident that these initiatives along with drive and ambition of our entrepreneurs will help to ensure a bright future for business in NSW.” - END - For information on GEW Australia go to: GEW Australia - http://au.unleashingideas.org/ or contact: Natasha Munasinghe, The FRANK Team - T: 0424 714 737 / E: Natasha@frankteam.com.au About GEW Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is supported globally by President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Sir Richard Branson and many other influential decision makers. GEW is currently celebrated in 127 countries. It was originally launched in 2007 by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and The Kauffman Foundation with 77 countries that wanted to actively shape the next generation of entrepreneurs and empower them to expand their economies and improve the lives of their citizens. About FRANK Team FRANK Team is a business mentoring company which enables young business owners to grow their businesses. See more www.youngentrepreneurs.net.au