NATIONAL: More than 70 small business owners are celebrating today (June 11) after winning a share of a $2.5 million jackpot offered as part of the federal government's Textile, Clothing and Footwear Small Business Program. Victorian label Tiffany Treloar, Queensland-headquartered company Vanguard Clothing and high-end Sydney designer Kirrily Johnston were among the winners, receiving grants of $45,000, $20,000 and $47,000 respectively for projects ranging from new supply chain partnerships to developing sustainable business operations.
Announcing the recipients this morning, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - Kim Carr - said the quality of the applications demonstrated that small business operators in the sector clearly saw the opportunities for innovation.
"Innovation is critical to not only the prosperity of the TCF industry, but Australia as a whole. It is the key to securing high-wage, high-skilled jobs now and in the future," Senator Carr said.
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