Photographs from the Premier’s trade mission to USA during June 2008.
Premier Anna Bligh with Elliot Sander, CEO of New York Metropolitan Transport Authority.
Premier addresses a luncheon at the American Australian Association, a non-profit New York based organisation that is devoted to relations between the United States and Australia and New Zealand.
Premier Anna Bligh observing congestion busting solutions used at the Lincoln Tunnel Traffic Management Centre, New York.
Premier examines a rapid response vehicle from New Jersey Emergency Garage.
Premier tests out the putting green at Rio Secco golf course with Andrew Baker, CEO of Gold Coast based Turf Solutions International. Turf Solutions won a five-year A$15 million contract with US company, Harrahs Entertainment Inc, to supply turf to the Rio Secco and Cascata golf courses in Nevada.
Premier visits Ausra Solar manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. She is pictured with Victorian Premier John Brumby (back to the camera) and Robert Fishman, President and CEO of Ausra Solar.
Premier inspects progress on the Interstate 15 managed lanes project (PDF, 994 KB) (non-government site), an ambitious construction project located in San Diego, that will ease congestion and reduce delays by increasing highway capacity and transport alternatives. Interstate 15 carries 170,000 to 290,000 vehicles on average per day.
Premier Anna Bligh welcomes guests to the BIO2008 reception in San Diego, along with Trade Commissioner to The Americas, Peter Beattie (left). The Premier led a Queensland biotechnology delegation to BIO 2008, the world’s largest biotechnology convention, which attracted about 20,000 international delegates.
Premier Anna Bligh and Terri Irwin at a reception for BIO 2008 in San Diego.
Premier visits the QUT stand at the Australian Pavilion at BIO2008. QUT showcased its expertise in the areas of biopharmaceuticals, agbiotech, medical devices and advanced diagnostics.
Premier inspects The University of Queensland’s stand at BIO2008 convention. The Premier recently announced a Smart State Innovation Project Fund grant to the university to develop novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) biomarkers to aid accurate and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Premier visits the Queensland Clinical Trials Network (QCTN) stand at BIO2008. QCTN is an independent organisation that actively promotes and markets Queensland clinical trials service providers nationally and internationally.
