Helping Businesses Through Covid-19 No images? Click here Hi As part of the Hutt City Council's long term plan, substantial changes are being proposed to Lower Hutt's property development fees. Learn more at our Property Development Workshop on 28 April. Details below. As a Chamber, we are preparing submissions to both Hutt City Council and Upper Hutt City Council on behalf of the local business community. If you have feedback on council's long-term plans, we invite you to get involved by emailing ceo@hvchamber.org.nz , or submit your feedback directly to each council (links are provided below). In other news, our latest Business Confidence Survey, sponsored by Red Hot Business Coaching & Consulting, is out now and we would genuinely appreciate it if you could spare just 10 minutes to give us your valuable input. This week it's a bit of a bumper issue, with something for everyone. Please forward this onto other business people you think would benefit. COVID-19 & Business Updates - Quick Links
We Want Your OpinionApril Business Confidence SurveyThe Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, alongside our Bronze Partner, Red Hot Business Coaching & Consulting, works with local businesses every day, providing support and helping businesses to grow and succeed. 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 truly appreciate you taking the time to give us your valuable feedback. Upcoming EventsProperty Development Workshop for Lower Hutt: 28 April, 5.30-7:30pmCalling everyone involved in property in Lower Hutt. Significant changes are coming and you need to know about them. We have brought together the 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. 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. Google Ads Fundamentals: 12 May. It's back.The last 2 workshops booked out fast, so get in quick, for one of only 8 places available. WHEN: 12 May 2021, 9:15am-12:00pm In case you missed it ...I Can't Wait Upper Hutt Launch: 6 April 2021The Hutt Valley Chamber worked together with Upper Hutt City Council and Crohn’s and Colitis NZ for the Upper Hutt official launch of the “I Can’t Wait” campaign (which also featured in stuff). This campaign helps sufferers of Crohn’s, colitis and other disorders to gain access to bathrooms at businesses when they urgently need it, so they do not become prisoners in their own homes, fearful of venturing out. If you are a business wanting to get on board and support this campaign, please phone the Chamber on 04 939 9821 and we can provide you with stickers. You can also obtain “I Can’t Wait” posters by emailing info@chrohnsandcolitis.org.nz. Economic Outlook 2021: 8 April 2021Special thanks to Platinum Partner, Kendons, for supporting us to deliver another informative, dynamic and interesting presentation from one of New Zealand's highest profile economists. Great to see so many business people hosting their clients and staff at this excellent lunchtime event. As always, Brad's presentation was a highly engaging, comprehensive update on the current economic environment, both close to home here in the Hutt Valley, and with a useful comparative regional analysis. Livestream Replay: How Does This Year's Influenza Programme fit in with the COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out?From Chamber Member, Wellworks Pharmacy Boulcott As we now know, more than ever, the impact of illnesses such as influenza spreading within the workplace can be costly for businesses. The flu vaccine is the most cost effective way for employers to protect their staff, reduce the chance of the illness spreading and the associated risk of productivity losses. Louise Talbot and Rachael Horwood, owners of Wellworks Pharmacy Boulcott, discuss the benefits of workplace vaccinations and explain how this year's flu vaccine fits in with NZ's COVID-19 vaccination programme. Local VacancyMowing Operator Needed for Chamber Member, Mexted Sports TurfMexted Sports Turf is looking for a versatile person to join their Hutt Valley-based team in the delivery of sports field mowing for both Hutt City and Upper Hutt City Council. This is a full time role suitable for someone who has:
We have enjoyed catching up with many of you at our recent events. Keep an eye on our Hutt Valley Business Weekly for more events coming up. Members and Partners, remember to tell us what you're up to so we can help get the word out. Feel free to get in touch with us to schedule a Livestream or share a promotion with our members and business community.
Thank you to all our Partners As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support. |