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October 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of Growing our Region.
The Accelerate25 Lead Team last met in August and one of the prevailing themes which came through was the importance of supporting skills and talent in our region.
This edition of Growing our Region highlights some of the exciting programmes, accelerators and events available for our talented people to enter or participate in. Please note these are only a sample as there are other programmes out there such as 100% SWEET and the AgTech Hackathon, an event Accelerate25 is a proud sponsor of.
JobFest, coordinated by Talent Central, is an annual event for job seekers who want to get a hands on insight into different companies. Meanwhile Sprout and Innovate are at what you could consider the other end of the spectrum. Both are about growing ideas and expanding businesses, with Sprout focusing on the agritech sector.
Meanwhile, for those businesses looking to capitalise on the Provincial Growth Fund, central government have recently published a guide, accompanied by a road show of some of the centres in our region. If you have further questions on the fund, approaching your local economic development agency would be the best place to start.
Enjoy this edition of Growing our Region, there is so much on offer in our neck of the woods, our people are continually innovating and up-skilling which has to be of benefit to the regional economy.
Here at Accelerate25 we are continually looking for interesting and innovative businesses, events and organisations to profile. If you know of such stories, we would like to hear about them. Please contact us on info@accelerate25.co.nz.
Michael McCartney, Lead Team Facilitator, Accelerate25
HOROWHENUA TASTE TRAIL BACK FOR 2018
Horowhenua's tastiest event will again be showcasing some of the district's specialist food producers on November 24 this year. The Horowhenua Taste Trail is a unique experience as producers open their doors, providing the opportunity to experience a paddock to plate journey.
ACCELERATING FOOD PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY FROM THE MANAWATŪ - A Q&A SESSION WITH SPROUT
If you are involved in the agritech sector, chances are you would have heard of Sprout. Sprout’s focus is on accelerating the future of food production and delivery and the best part is that they are based right here in the Manawatū.
A FEAST OF JOBS AT JOBFEST
Talent Central, based in the Manawatū, fosters relationships between our education and business communities to harness the growth in skills and talent our region needs.
What's been happening in and around our Region?
Over the past two months there has been plenty of exciting news and events around our region. Many of which we should be shouting from the rooftops! To keep up to date with what's going on, join us on Twitter @Accelerate_25 or check out the following news stories.
Whanganui business leaders get insights into Provincial Growth Fund
Manawatū's slow and steady rise as a business friendly province
Local economy exceeds $900 million mark
Record transport investment to keep Manawatū and Whanganui moving and save lives
Daily Telegraph writer says trip up Whanganui River like entering Jurassic Park
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