What is MITN?
MITN is
an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation whose mission is a strong and sustainable ICT industry in
the Mackay-Whitsunday region.
The group aims to achieve this by providing:
Leadership
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| Developing
MITN as a membership-based organisation that can represent and speak on behalf
of the regional ICT industry. | Communication
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| Providing
a forum for the exchange of information and ideas. | Development
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| Building the capacity of the industry to capitalise on present and future opportunities. | Marketing
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| Publicising regional industry strengths and attracting investment. |
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What does MITN do?
Some of MITN’s activities include:
- Maintaining relationships with
relevant government departments to ensure that our regional industry remains
“on the radar” and that policy decisions take regional issues into account.
- Liaising with other industry
bodies to promote ICT and our regional capabilities.
- Holding regular member meetings
featuring guest speakers on a variety of topics.
- Facilitating and assisting
government programs and vendor presentations to be staged locally.
- Working with schools, TAFE and
Universities to promote ICT as a career, and with industry to develop
vocational training and graduate placement programs.
What’s in it for me?
Some benefits of MITN membership are:
- Contacts and networking
opportunities with industry colleagues and customers.
- Member discounts at most
functions.
- Informative newsletters and web
site.
- Group membership of Australian
Telecommunications Users Group (ATUG) – weekly newsletters, access to their
resources.
- A voice in government policy and
industry development.
Most of all, you will be adding your support to building a strong
and sustainable industry to benefit members and customers alike, and help
underpin our region’s development.
How do I join?
Download a membership form from our web
site, www.mitn.org.au, or contact
Melanie, (07)4953 2655 or mwoodman@mwredc.org.au.
Mackay IT Network
PO Box 1721
Mackay Queensland 4740
Level 2, Dunkheld Gardens
45 Victoria Street
Mackay Queensland 4740
Tel: ( 07) 4953 2655
Fax: (07) 4953 2677
Email: info@mwredc.org.au