Helping Businesses Through Covid-19
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With an increasing number of events coming up, please remember to register if you are keen to attend. It takes only a minute to do this online and is important not only for catering reasons but also for us to comply with any COVID-19 alert level changes.
Many events are provided at no cost as part of your Chamber membership. Others are at a special rate for our Chamber members just to cover catering and venue costs. So, members, do take a look and see which ones you are interested in. Non-members are more than welcome to also attend at non-member rates specified for each event. Take a look at our events calendar here and register today and keep a look out for more events opening for registrations each week.
Latest COVID-19 Business Updates
- Wellington Regional Events Fund launched as part of the Government's Tourism Recovery Package has $3.5 available to Wellington. Express your interest here
- Vaccine roll out plan includes four main groups. See the latest schedule here
For an overview of all the latest updates for business, head to www.hvchamber.org.nz.
LOCAL NEWS
RiverLink is almost here
We caught up with Martin White this week, RiverLink's Project Director to find out what the project means for the business community. Read the story here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spotlight on RiverLink: BOOK NOW
17 March, 5:30-7:30pm
Big changes are coming. You must register if you wish to attend this event.
RiverLink is a large infrastructure project that needs to be delivered in a busy urban and community environment. It will directly affect the following areas: Kennedy Good Bridge to Ewen Bridge, Lower Hutt CBD, Melling Train Station and all users of SH2, with planned changes to the Melling intersection.
This is an extensive infrastructure project and notable investment in Lower Hutt, with over $460m already allocated. During the course of the project and upon completion, there will be major opportunities for the business community to benefit from RiverLink. Join us on 17 March to learn more and hear from:
- Martin White – RiverLink Project Director
- Tracy Berghan – Owner Integration Lead RiverLink, Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Tom Biggin – Project Manager (RiverLink), Hutt City Council
- William Wallace – Project Lead, Waka Kotahi/Ministry of Transport
"I Can't Wait" Upper Hutt Launch: 6 April
We are partnering with Upper Hutt City Council and Crohn's & Colitis NZ to launch this campaign in Upper Hutt.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are Iifelong gastrointestinal disorders collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). New Zealand has one of the highest prevalences of IBD in the world.
We can help those who are struggling with the physical and emotional toll of living with IBD and other medical disorders by raising public awareness. Join us to promote “I Can’t Wait!” stickers to give those people who require it, urgent access to facilities at local business premises. Find out more here.
Economic Outlook 2021 with Brad Olsen: 8 April
Join us for a buffet lunch and hear from Infometrics Senior Economist Brad Olsen. Get a current update on what is happening with the local economy and where the Hutt Valley and NZ is heading this year. Discover what this means for your business. Get tickets now.
BUSINESS TRAINING
Upcoming Workshops
Chamber Member, Fire and Emergency Training Solutions (FETS) has a number of courses coming up soon:
• Floor Warden: Monday, 15 March
• Fire Extinguisher: Monday, 15 March
• Working at Heights: Monday, 22 and Tuesday, 23 March
• Confined Space Entry: Thursday, 15 and Friday, 16 April
• Confined Space Entry Refresher: Friday, 23 April
Find out more about these courses here.
To book or make an enquiry, give FETS a call on 04 939 2669 or email kylie@fets.co.nz
Welcome New Members
A warm welcome to our new members who have recently joined us. Remember to check our events page for events free for Hutt Valley Chamber members. Also make sure to make the most of your membership benefits.
See Wellworks Pharmacy for a fresh approach to healthcare, located in Wellington and Epuni. Clinical services including vaccinations.
Connecting even the smallest communities with ultra-fast, affordable broadband for rural areas. Get in touch.
For impartial financial advice, contact Ian Jordan, Authorised Financial Adviser.
Welcome Back Partners
Thank you for renewing your partnership with us. We appreciate your ongoing support which supports our work and enables us to continue to advocate on behalf of all business.
Our Platinum Partner Gibson Sheat Lawyers are a local firm offering practical legal advice in a variety of areas. Their clients range from large multinationals to private companies, SMEs and not for profits. Find out what they can do for you, here.
Our Silver Partner, McKone Consultancy specialises in employment relations. Director Tony McKone regularly keeps us up to date with the impacts of COVID-19 on employment law. He is a wealth of information for employers and employees. Read his latest blog on the COVID-19 vaccines here.
Have a lovely weekend. We look forward to seeing many of you next week at the Spotlight on RiverLink event.
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Thank you to all our Partners
As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.
