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West Coast Support
Tailored resources and region-specific business support for you when you need it
Region-Specific Business Support
The West Coast is unique. We know your needs are different.
If you are facing business challenges, such as rising costs or a need to diversify, we can help. Or maybe you are tracking well and keen to take your business to the next level or a new market? Perhaps you require R&D funding and don’t know where to start? We are here to help.
Through connections, training, and resources we make it easier for you to forge ahead in your business with the knowledge and confidence to thrive. Contact us today to see how we can help.
Ways We Can Help Your Business
- Business adaptation - helping you recognise areas that need change and supporting implementation
- Succession planning - ensuring you have a clear strategy for the future of your business
- Business capability building - connecting systems, processes, and people within your organisation
- Training and events - from business fundamentals and capability training to helping you stay ahead of trends and identify future opportunities
- HR advice, consulting and support - including employer obligations, policies and dispute management
- Health and Safety - training, procedures and consultation
- Advocacy - serving as your voice on issues that impact businesses and pushing for policies that support business innovation and growth
- Global trade - providing you with tools and advice to help you unlock opportunities to go global
- Sustainability - providing training and guidance on how to get started and tools to help you initiate change
Key Metrics for Mid Canterbury
Mid Canterbury is currently experiencing significant growth, with the strong business network supporting a thriving community.
2022 Mid Canterbury data metrics, provided by Infometrics
We Are Your Voice
Government decisions can significantly impact your ability to do business. It's challenging to stay on top of constantly changing policies and next to impossible to influence government decisions on your own.
That's where we come in. Business Canterbury makes certain that our members stay informed on government action that could affect their businesses. We also make sure that government officials know how proposed or existing policies could impact businesses in Mid Canterbury.
As a founding member of BusinessNZ, the largest business advocacy network in the country, we work with network organisations across Otago, Wellington and Auckland to push for action that removes the red tape, reduces compliance and unnecessary burdens and provides an environment for businesses to grow and innovate.
Other Information
The Chamber provides an array of services to support Mid Canterbury organisations including:
Whether you are starting a new development programme or need support to take your current R&D to the next level, our team of experts can help you.
We can also help you make the right connections to benefit your business.
More about this service Membership The Chamber offers a comprehensive range of services and resources designed to help your business. As a member, you get access to our free advice hotline and a huge range of resources. We are here to help connect businesses, keep you up to date with the latest changes and much more. More about this service Chamber Events The Chamber provide a range of events to help connect you with the right people and to ensure your team have the right skills with our range of upskill training. This includes health and safety, leadership and much more. To find out more about our upcoming training and events - available to members and non-members alike. More about this serviceMore Options for West Coast Businesses
Our membership model gives members the ability to choose the level of engagement and support that best suits their business needs. Members benefit from a variety of exclusive programmes, services, and resources.
An HR Assist membership offers you access to expert HR advice and guidance for peace of mind that your businesses is meeting its employment law obligations.
Whether you are exporting or importing, or maybe just considering entering the global market, our Global Trade Membership can provide you with expert guidance and help you navigate the intricacies of global trade and make the right connections within the global trade ecosystem.
Canterbury manufacturers want and need tailored support. That's why we offer services specific to the manufacturing sector. This membership offers expert advice and guidance, peer-to-peer connections, and will ensure you are across industry trends and best practices.
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“The New Zealand Sock Company has been a member of The Chamber for as long as I can remember. For us, it is about getting clear, concise and timely information to help us proceed confidently and quickly with business decisions. Whether it be immigration assistance, help navigating employment law or health and safety, The Chamber gives us peace of mind, knowing we are going down the right path.”
Contact Us Today
Get in touch with Vaughan to learn how Business Canterbury can support your business goals in the West Coast.
Vaughan Fleming
Commercial Manager & West Coast Lead
Email: vaughanf@businesscanterbury.co.nz
Phone: 021 226 7796