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The Hutt Valley business community appears to be off to a strong start for 2021. We are receiving many enquiries for all sorts of new programmes and initiatives for the year ahead. Events are being booked, new members are coming on board and our new partnership programmes are being well received.
Something for everyone this week, with local job vacancies from our members, a steady increase in events coming up for 2021 and a fond farewell to a local icon who has been part of our business community for many years.
Latest COVID-19 Updates for Business
- Medsafe has provisionally approved New Zealand’s first COVID-19 vaccine
- Tourism sector to receive funding, with $3.5m allocated to Wellington and Wairarapa
- Information from Immigration NZ on travel and visas
For all the latest updates head to www.hvchamber.org.nz.
Farewell William (Bill) Sheat
Helen Down, our CEO, had the pleasure and honour of attending Bill Sheat’s funeral on 28 January, on behalf of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce and Hutt Valley business community.
Bill was on the Hutt Valley Chamber Board in the 1970s and President of our Hutt Valley Chamber in 1975. He was a founding partner at Gibson Sheat Lawyers, who have been a Platinum Partner of the Chamber for more than 10 years.
Bill and Gibson Sheat Lawyers have been longtime supporters of the Chamber, in excess of 50 years.
Bill was a remarkable man who had an impressive career. Alongside his life’s work in law, Bill developed and supported the NZ film, arts and dance community. He was credited, along with filmmaker John O’Shea, with launching the NZ Film Commission.
Bill’s efforts were behind the production of many of New Zealand’s most iconic early films such as Goodbye Pork Pie, Utu and Smash Palace. Read more.
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Seven Ways to Grow Your Business
10 February 2021
Join our Platinum Partner, Kendons Chartered Accountants on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 at 12:00pm for this free business webinar.
Presented by Michael Markham and Alastair Lloyd, this 60-minute webinar will cover the key areas in your business that you can influence and the strategies you can adopt to achieve growth and improvement.
- Understand how to map a clear path to get your business from A to B
- Discover the seven ways to grow your business
- Identify strategies to grow and improve your business
- Understand how to adapt your business for greater success
- Achieve continuous growth via implementation of best practice strategies
Interested but can't make that date or time?
If you can't make the webinar at this time, still register for it and you'll receive a link to the webinar recording after the live event.
Find Out More About RiverLink and Have Your Say
Next Open Day: Saturday, 13 February 2021
RiverLink is one of the largest and most complex capital projects in Lower Hutt's history. Once completed, RiverLink will greatly improve flood protection for central Lower Hutt. The project also aims to stimulate the urban renewal of the central city and significantly upgrade transport connections and safety for all modes in the area via the Melling interchange and proposed pedestrian bridge.
The consenting phase is underway, with consent applications to be lodged in mid-2021. Construction is scheduled to start in late 2022 and be completed in 2026.
This is your opportunity to find out more firsthand and provide your feedback at the next Open Day at Lower Hutt Events Centre on Saturday, 13 February at 9am.
Project Management Fundamentals
16 March 2021
Some 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
from Member, Media Giant
Google Ads is an effective way to get the message out about your products and services.
Come and join Andy Barker from Media Giant with a hands-on session around Google Ads. Learn the basics to get your first Ad Campaign up and running. Bring your own laptop, jump on the Wi-Fi, and ask as many questions as you can!
WHEN: 17 March 2021, 9:15am-12:00pm
VENUE: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
Local Vacancies from our Members
Experienced, Organised Administrator Wanted
Chamber Gold Partner, EQUIP Recruitment is seeking someone with a strong understanding of accounting packages to become part of a well-established and successful team in the construction solutions industry. Get in quick! Closing date is 9 February.
Chamber Member, Stratmore Construction Solutions is a leading manufacturing company based in Naenae. They are looking for someone with a current forklift licence to manufacture, pack, label and dispatch their quality products. Get in touch with Stratmore Construction Solutions before Sunday, 7 February.
Nominate Someone for a Civic Award
The Hutt City Council is Celebrating Volunteers
The Hutt Valley has many amazing volunteers who work tirelessly to support others. Do you know someone who has volunteered their time to services that benefit residents or organisations in Lower Hutt? This is your chance to give them the credit they deserve by nominating them for a Civic Award.
Nominations are open until Friday, 12 March 2021. There are two categories:
- Community Services (Civic Honour): recognise outstanding, long-term voluntary community service
- Youth Services: recognise outstanding voluntary community service from those aged 15-25.
Are you Ready for the New Laws Around Trusts?
from Chamber Member, Moore Markhams
The new Trusts Act 2019 came into effect on 30 January 2021 with legal requirements that are more prescriptive than in the past. It replaces the Trustee Act 1956 and modernises the law with some significant changes. Read more.
Have a relaxing long weekend everyone.
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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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