Aspitech featured - In Business Magazine February/March Issue 2011 Page 82

Aspitech was recently featured in a story about waste management in the In Business Magazine February/March Issue 2011 Page 82 this was one in a group of stories around waste in general and the new business opertunites emerging in the area.  Aspitec was featured because of its E-waste management service.

Early beginnings of Inprint Design

SA Group Enterprises began experimenting with the idea of providing employment opportunities in computing for people with disability in 1989.

We began using the new Apple Macintosh Classic that came standard a GUI operating system and mouse, in those days even the trainers found using a mouse unfamiliar. This is one of their early training sessions during that time, and from these early beginnings we established a business called Inprint Design.

Inprint Design is now one of the leading graphic design studios in the Southern metropolitan area of Adelaide in South Australia.

New Logo and website

Please note you can opt-out from receiving our newsletter simply by following the link below to unsubscribe. Or if you have difficulty reading this email please click here to view it in your web browser. SA Group Enterprises is a social enterprise with a difference who not only offer innovative new career opportunities for people with disability through our unique businesses, but also through our specialist competitive employment services for the Deaf and hearing impaired. However despite successfully operating for 25 years our organisation is relatively unknown, better recognised by our business enterprises than an organisation that provides quality employment opportunities for people with disability. Although this has been a valuable social outcome for our employees and a successful strategy for our businesses it is becoming increasingly important that our organisation is easily recognised in the community. Not only so that people looking for employment are aware of our services and the opportunities we offer, but also to build stronger networks and partnerships within communities, other organisations and government. As the first step in this new direction, we were pleased to launch our new logo and website www.sage.org.au at our AGM in November. The logo was designed and developed in consultation with Inprint Design our graphic design business. The logo not only represents our group of social enterprises but also our vision:
"Professional work places, real jobs, valued people" SA Group Enterprises Incorporated Inprint Design - Graphic design, promotion, print and website design. Aspitech - Computer sales, repairs and e-waste management. Wire Ware - Manufacturers and designers of Point of Sale Display Stands. Enclave - Achieving valued supported employment within the community. Your Employment Success - Finding valued work for the Deaf and hearing impaired.
Including this new e-newsletter we are also looking to build better relationships with other organisations both private and government to develop new business, services and programs for people with disability utilising 25 years experience in operating real businesses and providing on-the-job work training in Graphic Design, IT and Manufacturing.
	SA Group Enterprises Incorporated is proudly supported by the Australian Government and our valued business customers.

Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards

SA Group Enterprises where winners of the Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards two years running in 2008 and 2009.

The Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards was established to recognise, encourage and promote the significant contribution that Disability Enterprises make in improving the lives of people with disability. These Awards also provide an opportunity to recognise the dual focus of Disability Enterprises as viable businesses also providing high quality employment to people with disability.

In 2009 Wire Ware was awarded for their ongoing adaptation of manufacturing equipment in their factory that provides real participation in meaningful employment for people with a disability. Wire Ware specialises in the design and manufacture of Point of Purchase Display and Product Sale Stands for the retail environment. Boasting 25 years experience in design, engineering and manufacturing of a wide range of steel point of sale, wire display stands and other complimentary services, Wire Ware prides itself on being able to create any custom designed stands to suit any business situation.

In 2008 Inprint Design was awarded for achievement in developing a highly successful graphic design studio. Inprint Design utilizes the latest in computer technology, industry software and enterprise network environments to produce an extensive range of high quality graphic designs, advertising, promotional, print and website services.