Hi We have some exciting new events coming up including hosting the Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee on 13 May, and a property development workshop next week. Also new is our vacancies for students section on our website so if you know any young people looking for work opportunities, make sure you share this with them. More on this below. Dawn ceremonies to remember the ANZACs are taking place on Sunday in both Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt. The Dawn Parade assembles in Upper Hutt at 5.45am in Queen Street. In Lower Hutt, head to Laings Road for a 5.45am assembly. Dawn Services begin at 6am. If you wish to take part, you'll find more information here.
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Upcoming Events*LAST CALL*
Property Development Workshop for Lower Hutt: 28 April, 5.30pmCalling everyone involved in property in Lower Hutt. Significant changes are coming and you need to know about them. We have brought together local experts to share these proposed changes with you and get your feedback. This affects you if you are a property owner, developer, or involved in the real estate industry in any way. Find out more and book here.
This event is free for members, with a small charge for non-members.
Adapting to COVID-19:
A Business Leadership PerspectiveLunch with Avan Lee, CEO of the Hurricanes
We are excited to host the Hurricanes CEO, Avan Lee. Like all of us in business, the Hurricanes have had to adapt rapidly to the challenges of COVID-19. The Hurricanes Chief Executive Officer will share how he has led the Hurricanes through the last 12 months: - Dealing with changing timeframes
- Revenue and cashflow disruption
- Changes to the business operating model
- Managing team culture, health and wellbeing
- Keeping customers and supporters engaged
This event is brought to you in partnership with Platinum Partner, Open Polytechnic and Silver Partner, McKone Consultancy, as part of The Hutt Valley Chamber's 2021 Covid Support & Recovery Programme. Register now to join us at Open Polytechnic on 13 May 2021 to hear this inspirational story. Numbers have been limited for this event.
Hutt Valley Chamber AGM: 25 May, 5.30-7:30pm
Please join us for our 2021 AGM. Board nominations are now open and include President, Vice President and Board Members. Join us for the election of the new Board Members and to hear a report on how your chamber performed in 2020. Please note you need to be a paid member of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce to attend and vote. More information, including voting forms, here.
Free upcoming evening seminars from Chamber Member, Oxygen
Monthly seminars from 28 April to 24 November
Topics include:- 28 April - New Healthy Homes and Residential Tenancy Act regulations
- 26 May - Legal requirements of owners to the Body Corporate and to tenants as members of the Body Corporate (sold out)
- 30 June - General perceptions of Bodies Corporate and how this affects property valuations
- Plus 5 more. Find out more and register here.
We (Still) Want Your OpinionApril Business Confidence SurveyOur thanks to everyone who has already completed our latest survey. Your responses to this survey helps us to be a loud voice for local business and to deliver a comprehensive programme of events, training, advocacy, media, business-critical information and other valuable support services. We know your time is precious and we truly appreciate you sparing 10 minutes to take part.
In case you missed it ...Mayoral Breakfast, 14 April 2021
Last week we hosted over 80 people for breakfast at the Lower Hutt Events Centre, to hear from Mayor Campbell Barry on the Council's 10 Year Plan for Lower Hutt. Find out more and see the photos here.
Gold Partner, Equip Recuitment is looking for a Switched on Events and Training Coordinator
- Be part of an innovative team
- Local business focus
- Diverse role with strong customer focus
- Coordinate events and training workshops
Vacancies for StudentsSeveral local positions currently available for school students, from Years 12 and 13As part of our Education to Employment Programme, we regularly help place young people into work with local employers, for work experience or paid employment.
Work Experience with Blue Carrot Catering"From Sea to Table"Thank you to Adrian Hornsby from Blue Carrot Catering for hosting several students from Heretaunga College and giving them a real life experience in your commercial kitchen. Adrian set them up at workstations with a "From Sea to Table" challenge, designed to test their desire for the real world of the catering industry. Read more here.
If you are an employer willing to give work experience to a young person, or looking to fill a position, perhaps you're even after an apprentice, please get in touch with Amanda here at the Chamber. Email amanda@hvchamber.org.nz, or call her directly on 04 939 9821 for a no-obligation chat.
We would love to see more of you at our events coming up. These events are great opportunities to come together, learn new things and help us all adapt to the challenges we face as business people.
Thank you to all our members and partners. If over the past year, your membership has lapsed amongst the disruptions, then please feel free to get back in touch. We'd love to have your support going forward. Together we are a loud voice for business. - Helen and the Chamber team
Thank you to all our Partners As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.
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