Hi Great to be back at Alert Level 1. Our events and training calendar is coming together for the year. We look forward to working with you all on a wide range of topics that are interesting and important to business. First up, RiverLink, Google Ads, Project Management and leadership training. And of course, the latest COVID-19 updates for business, along with current information about the 2021 plans for Lower Hutt City and our regional transport network.
Latest COVID-19 Updates for BusinessAuckland remains at Alert Level 2, while the rest of the country is on Alert Level 1. These settings will be reviewed by Cabinet on Monday, 22 February. Face coverings are to be worn on public transport at Alert Levels 1 and 2 until further notice. More here. For all the latest updates and a list of local mask suppliers, head to www.hvchamber.org.nz.
RiverLink is on it's WayRiverLink brings major change to SH2 as well as Lower Hutt's CBD. This project will impact almost all Hutt Valley businesses.
Join us on 17 March 2021, 5:30-7:30pm to hear from the Project Director and take part in the consultation and planning of the largest infrastructure project the Hutt Valley has seen for decades.
Upskill with the Hutt Valley Chamber
Leadership Webinar for Young Professionals
from Chamber Member, LGSD Facilitation ServiceCo=Gen –Personal and Leadership Development for Millennials As a leader, you will appreciate the importance of supporting young colleagues and growing the leaders of tomorrow. Co=Gen is a training/coaching programme for Millennials+ - people aged between 21 and 39. This programme is run in partnership with Silververve. Free Zoom Preview
Wed 24 Feb 4-5.00 pm
Register here
Project Management Fundamentals: 16 March
from Chamber Member, One Day TrainingSome form of project management exists in virtually every industry. Chamber Member One day Training is providing an overview of project management to get you on track to reach the project goal.
This one-day workshop is suited to managers and staff who are responsible for setting up projects and seeing them through to completion. No prior knowledge is required to attend the course.
WHEN: 16 March 2021, 9:00am-4:45pm
VENUE: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
Google Ads Fundamentals: 14 April
from Chamber Member, Media GiantNew date! The last workshop booked out in 2 days so be quick.
Media Giant hosts and manages over US$30,000 of Google Ads every month. This is your opportunity to learn from the experts how to use Google Ads to achieve instant digital results. Workshop limited to 8 places.
WHEN: 14 April 2021, 9:15am-12:00pm
VENUE: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
Hutt City Council Long Term PlanHutt City Council has recently released its long term plan outlining major investments in Lower Hutt. The plan is currently at the pre-engagement phase. We took the opportunity to present some initial considerations to Council prior to Christmas, and in early February 2021 have provided more detailed feedback on behalf of the local business community. See the letter to Council here, which outlines our initial considerations.
Wellington Transport PlansFind out about Wellington Transport Plans and Have Your SayGreater Wellington Regional Council is currently consulting on two major plans that affect transport in the Wellington Region: the Regional Public Transport Plan and the Regional Land Transport Plan.
The Regional Land Transport Plan sets the direction for transport in the region, identifies regional priorities and sets out transport projects the partners intend to invest in over the next six years. The Regional Public Transport Plan guides the design and delivery of public transport services, information and infrastructure across the Wellington Region. Greater Wellington welcome feedback from the business community on the draft plans. Submissions are open until 19 March 2021. Greater Wellington are hosting workshops in early March to discuss the issues and opportunities facing transport in our region and how to address them.
Sound Bites in Andrews AvenueGet your taste of live music on Fridays between 12 noon - 2pm in Andrews Avenue in central Lower Hutt, with Sound Bites, on now until 27 March 2021.
Local Vacancy: Content and Communications Specialist
Chamber Member Times-7 is looking for a hands-on individual with a creative mind to become part of the Times-7 success story. If you can create engaging content in the form of social media postings, news & blog articles, white papers, case studies, digital video scripts and storyboards for target B2B audiences, read on ...
Welcome to our New MembersThank you to all our Members for supporting our advocacy work. Great to welcome many new businesses as members of the Chamber as 2021 kicks off.
Baseline want to turn your ideas into reality. They offer an end to end service in design, graphics, brand identity, packaging and much more. Take a look.
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Crewcare's mission is to provide a reliable, quality, cost-effective and seamless cleaning solution for your workplace. Visit them online.
Future Leaders deliver youth mentoring and employment placement services (EPS) in the Wellington and Waikato regions. Learn more.
For SME owners, business is personal as well as purposeful. Prime Strategies' unique approach is to deal with both you and your business, providing specialist advice to help improve business performance. Take a look.
Qoin is a digital platform (Similar to Bitcoin) with the ability to offer businesses a brand new advertising stream, sales stream and bring in new customers. See more.
Make 2021 the year you take advantage of your Membership Benefits!
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Thank you to all our Partners As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.
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