Ipskay City and Business Councils Announce Innovation Opportunities

Two new incentive funding programs have been announced by the Ipskay City and Business councils. These programs invite innovation and development in the creative industries area, focussing on the fields of 'Creative Innovation and the Arts' and 'Development and Innovation'.

• Ipskay City Council - Creative Innovation and the Arts
• Ipskay Business Council - Development and Innovation

These programs are designed to kickstart the creative industries sector in Ipskay. The Councils especially encourage pilot projects and feasibility studies which use the Council funds as leverage for further developments. Successful projects should expect to receive funding at between $10,000 and $100,000.

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Fisherman's Market held at the new Ipskay Marina

The Ipskay marina, built in 2003, held its first fisherman's market in June 2004.

Built as a major ferry and recreation facility, the Ipskay marina has already proven a wonderful addition to Ipskay life. The Bay Island ferry terminal has opened a number of new retail outlets and new restaurants are investing in the complex at an enthusiastic rate.

The fisherman's market is held every Saturday.

Central University of Technology and Engineering to establish new Bio Neural Networking Institute

CUTE has come a long way since the 1990s when the old Ipskay College of Agriculture merged with the School of Nursing and Teacher Education. The new campus buildings in the Riverside redevelopment area and the new School of Innovation were opened last year.

The plans for a combined task force to establish a new Bio Neural Networking Institute were unveiled today by the Minister for State Development. "This is a fantastic industry opportunity for the university and the city" he said. "Both CUTE and the BNNI are committed and enthusiastic about the possibilities this opens up for the region."

Ipskay Opera House opens new season

The recently restored Ipskay Opera house, once home of acclaimed soprano Dame Florence whose statue now graces the municipal gardens in which the opera house stands, has opened with a new season of Gilbert and Sullivan.

The new 'Art Space' in the Municipal Garden's is hosting an 'Opera-themed' season of local artists' works in honour of the restoration.

The restoration of the Opera House was undertaken by Council as part of the Ipskay Innovation program, and the newly refurbished building was opened by the Minister for the Arts on the anniversary of Dame Flo's birthday last year. Her granddaughter still lives in Ipskay.

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