In this edition of our Hutt Valley Business Weekly:
- Chamber Updates
- 2 Weeks Until Nominations Close For The 2022 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards
- Discover, Explore, Connect and Experience – Connecting Hutt Valley Students To The World of Tech
- Local & Regional News
Opportunities To Meet The Candidates For The Lower Hutt Council Elections 2022
Upper Hutt Mayoral Debate 2022 – 14th September 2022
Wellington Regional Economic Development Plan 2022-32 Launches
Rebel Business School Is Coming To The Hutt Valley
- National Updates
- Culture Excellence Awards Launches Today
- Upcoming Events
- The Master Moves Breakfast: Strategies To Drive Maximum Value and Navigate The Next Stage of Your Business with Laura Humphreys
- 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards - Finalists Function Invitation
- 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards -
Gala Dinner Invitation - Upcoming Training
- Successful Strategies Series - From Ideas to Actions: How To Think and Communicate Like A Pro
- Synthesis Digital Marketing workshop: Google Ads – How to run profitable ad campaigns
- Cyber Resilience, Risk Remediation and Cyber Insurance Seminar
- 2 Dale Carnegie Courses Coming Up In November
- Member Offers
- OfficeMax - PriceMatch, No Delivery Fee Over 75 Dollars + Save an additional 12% per annum
CHAMBER UPDATES
2 Weeks Until Nominations Close For The 2022 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards
The 2022 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards are a time for businesses to celebrate their efforts, their teams, their drive and determination, and equally their contribution to jobs, the economy and our communities.
There are just over 2 weeks until entries for the awards close! Congratulations if you've already started an entry. This is your reminder to submit your entry before the 16th of September and if you have any questions please contact our lovely Events & Training Coordinator annette@hvchamber.org.nz. If you haven't started one yet and would like to make an entry don't leave it too late as completing entries always takes longer than you think.
You can find further info about the awards below as well as register for our Finalists Function on the 27th of October and book your spot or table at our Black Tie Gala Dinner on the 18th of November
- Awards Info: For more information about the awards head to the official awards page on our website.
- Nominations: Entry is simple. Complete the online nomination form for the category of your choice by September 16th here.
- Finalists Function: Click here to book your ticket to the Finalists Function.
- Gala Dinner: Click here to book your ticket to the Gala Dinner.
Discover, Explore, Connect and Experience – Connecting Hutt Valley Students To The World of Tech
As part of our Education to Employment programme, ZX Security recently hosted 12 Hutt Valley students, at their cyber security business in Wellington, to help them raise their knowledge of cyber security and consider a career in the technology industry. Simon Howard, the owner of ZX Security, talked with the students about the cyber security industry, the range of jobs available, entry qualifications and careers, and salaries.
Simon also chatted with the students about his staff, the roles in their business and the projected growth in opportunities. He also gave examples of projects that they undertake, where their work comes from and what they look for when they hire staff. He also provided them with some good tips on getting started as a Penetration Tester in NZ and where they could source resources that would assist them
Huge thanks and acknowledgement to both Simon and his team for hosting the students and to Cath Randall, Workforce Development Specialist at Wellington NZ, for assisting with the coordination of this industry visit.
If you’re a local employer, who is interested in participating in our Education to Employment programme, please contact Amanda Walters at amanda@hvchamber.org.nz
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS
Opportunities To Meet The Candidates For The Lower Hutt Council Elections 2022
There are a range of events to meet the candidates for the Lower Hutt Council Elections
You’ll have the opportunity to listen to each candidate, understand their intentions if elected, and ask questions.
- 12th September – 6pm – 7pm – Lower Hutt Council Candidate Kōrero - Lower Hutt Event Centre, 30c Laings Road, Lower Hutt
- 12th September – 7pm – 815pm - Lower Hutt Mayoral Debate - Lower Hutt Event Centre, 30c Laings Road, Lower Hutt
- 15th September – 8am – Meet the Mayoral candidates standing for Hutt City Local Body Elections 2022 – Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, L3, 15 Daly Street, Lower Hutt
When: Thursday 15 September
Time: 8am - 9am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
Price: No Cost + Open To Everyone
Unable to attend? if you are unable to attend but would like to ask a question, the Hutt Valley Chamber CEO, Patrick McKibbin will be there. Send him your questions to patrick@hvchamber.org.nz and he will ask them for you.
Upper Hutt Mayoral Debate 2022 – 14th September 2022
With Upper Hutt’s mayoral election approaching, we know there are a few contenders ready to take the position and it is crucial for the city to understand who the candidates are.
Brought to you by Upper Hutt City Council and hosted by current affairs correspondent and facilitator Jehan Casinader, hear from Upper Hutt mayoral candidates on topics such as supporting communities, planning for growth, business support, Covid-19 recovery and infrastructure.
You’ll have the opportunity to listen to each candidate, understand their intentions if elected, and ask questions during the interactive Q&A session.
To keep the event accessible for all, we’ll incorporate a livestream* and take questions in person and online. If you choose to attend online, the livestream will be available on our website and social media.
*Registration is required if you wish to attend in person as spaces are limited. Registration is not required if you plan to view the livestream.
- 5:30 PM arrive to meet the candidates and opportunity to submit a question
- 6:00 PM event commences in Gillies Group Theatre
- 7:30 PM event concludes
Light refreshments will be provided.
Unable to attend? If you are unable to attend but would like to ask a question, the Hutt Valley Chamber CEO, Patrick McKibbin will be there. Send him your question to patrick@hvchamber.org.nz and he will ask it for you.
Wellington Regional Economic Development Plan 2022-32 Launches
The Wellington Regional Economic Development Plan 2022-32 has been released.
It’s the first time a collective economic plan of this magnitude has been seen in the Wellington-Hutt Valley-Wairarapa-Horowhenua region. It represents more than 12 months of conversations and mahi across our region with 10 councils, iwi, business groups, Te Matarau a Māui (Māori economic development strategy), sector groups, central Government and many others.
The plan includes 33 initiatives to provide a clear statement of agreed regional economic priorities to support partnerships and funding proposals. This signals to central Government and others where we believe they are best-placed to provide support and gives everyone in the region a united direction.
You can read the full report and see the 33 initiatives here.
Rebel Business School Is Coming To The Hutt Valley - Starting Monday 19th
Do you know someone that wants to start a business and get their ideas off the ground? Then this might be the opportunity that you have been waiting for.
The Rebel Business School is a social impact organisation, focused on helping you start your business and get your ideas off the ground instantly! Come along, spend 10 days with them and learn:
- How to start a business with no money;
- How to build a website at no cost;
- How to make money doing what you love;
- and so much more!!!
When: Monday 19th - Friday 30th September
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Daily
Where: Venue TBC but a combination of Upper & Lower Hutt
Price: Limited spaces on a no-fee basis thanks to our partner funding.
Eligibility: Preference is given to those that live or work in the Hutt Valley (Upper or Lower)
NATIONAL UPDATE
Culture Excellence Awards Launches Today
This year, Hutt Valley Chamber Member, BSI People Skills are launching the first-ever awards to use workplace culture as the judging metric, which will recognise the best in workplace culture from around the country. The aim of the awards is to help business owners who are at the forefront of culture excellence attract top-tier talent, and add value to their businesses.
About the Culture Excellence Awards :
- Entries open at the start of Global Company Culture Month (1st September 2022)
- Entries close on Global Company Culture Day (18th September 2022).
The Culture Excellence Awards will comprise of 5 main categories - Professional Small Team, Professional Medium Team, Professional Large Team, Trade and Retail, and Education Provider. There will also be a Supreme Award, where the winners from each category go head to head, and a People’s Choice Award, which will be voted on by the public.
BSI People Skills would love to be able to showcase workplace culture excellence from businesses in the Hutt Valley Region.
Find out more and get your entry in early here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Master Moves Breakfast: Strategies To Drive Maximum Value and Navigate The Next Stage of Your Business
If you're an owner of a business who may be feeling in need of some fresh perspectives and smart strategies to navigate the next stage of business this is for you.
By the end of the 40-minute session, you will understand where your business is on the cycle of growth, how to think differently about the future to drive maximum value, the three types of strategic moves to consider so you can continue enjoying your business and feel energised to reach yours and its full potential.
Who is Laura Humphrey's?
Laura Humphrey's is a highly regarded business advisor and an award-winning author. She has built her own multi-million dollar businesses from scratch to successful exit and is passionate about seeing business owners realise the true potential of their business. She understands first-hand what it feels like to take a business to its ultimate success, and can share knowledge and frameworks from her own experience.
When: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 07:30am - 09:00am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
Price: No Cost
2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards 2022 - Finalists Function
Join us to find out who has made the finals of the 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards.
Mix & mingle with other businesses, sponsors and supporters of the 2022 Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards.
Our Finalists Function is proudly sponsored by Waihanga Ara Rau (Construction & Infrastructure) Workforce Development Council who represents industries including Construction, Concrete, Plumbing, Infrastructure, Water, Gas, Electricity, Telecommunication, and Roading.
When: Thursday 27 October
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club, 11 Logan Street
Price: No Cost
2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards 2022 - Gala Dinner
This black-tie Gala Dinner event is the celebration of Business Excellence in the Wellington Region. It provides a welcome opportunity to enjoy the region’s finest hospitality and recognise leading businesses and business leaders across the Wellington region.
2degrees is proud to support the 2022 Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards, now in its 14th year. This prestigious award ceremony provides an opportunity to showcase many examples of successful businesses throughout the entire Wellington region.
The gala event, which takes place on 18 November, is expected to attract up to 500 guests and will be held at the Lower Hutt Events Centre.
The gala event is a great way for many businesses to show their appreciation to the staff and customers by hosting them to a fabulous night out with plenty of entertainment, glitz, great company and of course, a very special dining experience that is sure to wow.
When: Friday 18 November
Time: 7:00 pm - Midnight
Where: Lower Hutt Events Centre, 30c Laings Road, Hutt Central
Price: From $185
UPCOMING TRAINING
Successful Strategies Series - From Ideas to Actions: How To Think and Communicate Like A Pro
Build, communicate and implement strategic initiatives in your business successfully with the Successful Strategies Series.
In part ONE of this 3 part series, Jussi Luukkonen will show you how to think and communicate like a pro.
- Is your memory like a collection of lego blocks? All over the place, and almost impossible to find the missing one?
- Do you want to make it easier to capture important information, keep it and retrieve it easily when you need it?
If you answered yes, then come and learn how to get your ideas on paper and communicate them to others.
Jussi will teach you the revolutionary Think Process by Matt Church and combine it with Tiago Forte’s powerful note-taking technique called the Second Brain.
Outcomes: You will learn different tools and how you can apply them to your work immediately to clarify, communicate and get buy-in.
When: Thursday 29 September
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
Price: Members - No Cost | Non-Members - $475+GST per session
Synthesis Digital Marketing workshop: Google Ads – How to run profitable ad campaigns
Digital marketing is constantly evolving and Google Ads are changing the way that businesses are targeting their customers.
Learn all about Google Ads and how to use the platform more effectively to make the most of your advertising budget.
Search Engine Marketing Specialist from Synthesis Marketing, Iain Escott, will take you through the best practises on setting up, creating, and leveraging Google Ads that work for you. He will share a range of secrets, tips, tricks and techniques, including:
- How Google Ads fit with your marketing objectives.
- Creating your Google Ads account.
- Choosing the right types of ad campaigns, ad groups and keywords.
- Setting bid strategies.
- Why landing pages are important.
- Measuring for success.
When: Tuesday 27 September
Time: 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
Price: No Cost
2 Dale Carnegie Courses Coming Up In November
The 2 programmes are:
- 9 - 11 November: The 3 day world-famous Dale Carnegie Programme – This inspirational programme is a life-changing event for anyone who wishes to outperform their personal best.
- 16 - 18 November: The 3 day Develop Your Leadership Potential– In this programme you will learn what it takes to be a successful leader in today’s workplace. Stop doing and start leading!
When:
9 - 11 November: 3 day world-famous Dale Carnegie Programme 16 - 18 November: 3 day Develop Your Leadership Potential
Cyber Resilience, Risk Remediation and Cyber Insurance Seminar in October
Protecting your business from cyber attacks is more than having cybersecurity tools or an IT team. A successful cyber attack could cost you operational downtime, loss of data, reputational damage, and lost revenue.
Being cyber resilient means knowing what needs to be protected, what risks you face, and having plans for threat detection, response, and most importantly, knowing how to recover as rapidly as possible from cyber incidents.
There will be a panel Q&A session after the presentation where representatives from IT Works, Intelligensia and Crombie Lockwood will be available to answer your questions about:
- Cyber resilience
- How to secure your environment to ensure you have the greatest protection
- How to keep your staff educated and aware of the risk
- How to ensure you have adequate coverage in the event of a cyber breach.
When: Wednesday 05 October
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
Price: No Cost
MEMBER OFFERS
OfficeMax - PriceMatch, No Delivery Fee Over 75 Dollars + Save an additional 12% per annum
- Huge Range of Products – over 16,000 in-stock products
- Low prices backed up by the OfficeMax Price Match Promise.* Members receive additional discounts off of our already low business accountholder pricing. The savings vary by product with the average member saving an additional 12% per annum off OfficeMax retail prices (your savings may vary based on the types and quantities of products purchased).
- Convenience
- Order online or by free phone, free fax or email
- Orders over $75+gst receive free delivery*
How to access these benefits . . .
- Already have an OfficeMax account? If you already have an OfficeMax account, email chamber@officemax.co.nz and ask to have it linked to our Chamber member offer.
- Open an account - Click this link to apply for a credit account. The online form only takes a few minutes to complete and we often have your new account opened within 24 hours. Simply forward me the notification email we send you and I will ensure that your new account is linked to our member pricing.
- Access the discounts without an account - If you prefer to pay for your purchases by credit or debit card, you can purchase online at member by using the Chamber Member Cash Account. Email chamber@officemax.co.nz and OfficeMax will send you a special link to a Chamber member’s only website. The prices you see online using this link will include all applicable memberdiscounts.
*Click these links to view OfficeMax terms and conditions including our delivery commitments and Price Match Promise.
Want More Members Offers?
To see a list of all our member's offers visit our Members Marketplace on our website here to see a variety of deals we have from our members for both members only and anyone.
EMPLOYMENT
Do You Have A Role That You'd Like To Get Filled?
If you have a job suitable for a student get in touch with our Education to Employment Coordinator Amanda Walters at amanda@hvchamber.org.nz or call 049399821.
To view our vacancies, click here.
Thank you to all our Partners
As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.
