Array ( [post_type] => events [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 60 [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [orderby] => ID [order] => DESC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) Essentials of Leadership
Where do we start? Climate governance workshop for directors
Leadership and Strategic Communication
Leading Through Crisis
Leadership and High Pressure Decision Making
Building a Culture of Trust and High Performing Teams
Success Cafe with Dr David Keane – LIVE
Success Cafe with Dr David Keane – LIVE
SOLD OUT- Empower Her
One-Day Taster Decarbonisation Workshop
Decarbonisation Workshop Series
Decarbonisation Workshop Series
Hubdoc Training
Mentoring is for Everyone
Mayors Taskforce For Jobs – Supporting youth into work
Decent Work workshop for Southland Employers & Workers
Southland Business Chamber AGM 2024
Understand your Intellectual Property and use it Effectively
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 9:00am.
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 12pm
BA5 Excellence- The Plant Store
Westpac Smarts- An Afternoon with Sir John Kirwan
Legacy Leadership
Summer Off the Clock
The Write Way
Presentation and Communication Skills
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
Persuading & Influencing Others
Negotiating with Integrity
Performance Management
Time & Self Management
Legacy Leadership
Leadership Academy
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers – Te Anau
The Art of Minute Taking
Project Coordination Skills for Administrators
Smart Factory Showcase
New to Business Coaching Programme
Westpac Smarts: Social Media for Small Business
Retain Your Talent
Findex – Tradie Academy
Not-for-profit Governance Essentials
The Cluster Muster
Meet the Candidate evening
TradeQual Southland 2023
Navigating Your Business Through a Recession
Business Communication Skills
BDO – Cyber Safety with John Parsons
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy – Te Anau
Leadership Academy – Gore
Leadership Academy
Project Management – PRINCE2® Practitioner Course
Project Management – PRINCE2® Foundation Course
St John Mental Health First Aid
New Member Mixer
Grand Opening of 25 on Don
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8 April 2024
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8 April 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm

10 April 2024
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11 April 2024
10:30am - 11:30am

3 May 2024
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6 May 2024
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17 May 2024
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Helicopter Golf Ball Drop 2023 Fundraiser

Click below to buy your golf ball to support this cause. Supporting Young Enterprise programme for 2024

Office Closed for Waitangi Weekend

The Southland Business Chamber office will be closed on Monday 5 February, and Tuesday 6 February. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

Connecting the Southland business community

We will inform, entertain, and inspire you!

A rich history of business leadership and advocacy combined with the power of people, the Chamber continues to foster a dynamic economy, deliver value to members, and make Southland the greatest region to live and work. 

We’re here to inspire and influence business, and promote, support and encourage sustainable, profitable business growth. Whether you’re a large established organisation or a small developing business, the Chamber is known among its members for it’s ability to work alongside businesses, create opportunities and innovative solutions, and speak loudly for Southland business.

Connecting the Southland
business community.

We will inform, entertain and inspire you!

A rich history of business leadership and advocacy combined with the power of people, the Chamber is dedicated to your success. 

We are here to inspire and influence business, foster innovation, and promote, support and encourage sustainable, profitable business growth. 

Whether you are a large established organisation or a small developing business, the Chamber is known among its members for it’s ability to work alongside businesses, create opportunities and innovative solutions, and speak loudly for Southland business.

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Array ( [post_type] => post [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 10 [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [orderby] => date [order] => DESC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) Crucial insights for Southland’s business and workforce from the Decent Work Survey
Southland contingent investigates hydrogen opportunities
‘No idea is a bad idea’: Fixing Te Anau’s housing crisis
Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster identifies key themes: Collaboration and innovation at the forefront
Community Development Fund seeks more applications
Housing Crisis Threatens Fiordland Economy
2024 Annual General Meeting
Tiwai smelter closure would ‘bloody hurt’: Business Chamber
Chamber planning to offset possible smelter closure
DHL Market Update

The survey design, delivery, and data analysis were overseen by independent experts at Massey University. CEO of the Southland Business Chamber, Sheree Carey, says…

“We have a real opportunity here. There is a large body of work already being done, and collectively, we can make some real impact…

Innovation and action from authorities and local landowners is needed urgently to tackle Te Anau’s critical housing shortage and protect Fiordland’s economy, its business…

Brendan Gray, Southland Engineering Cluster Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting the engineering community, saying, “It has been enlightening working with industry, understanding the…

The Murihiku Rūnaka and Rio Tinto / NZAS Community Development Fund, established by Murihiku Rūnaka and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, NZAS and Rio…

Business Association reveals urgent need for action.Nathan Benfell, Chair of the Fiordland Business Association, today shared the results of a recent survey conducted with…

Noticed is given that the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Southland Business Chamber will be held 10.30am, Thursday 11 April 2024.

No decision had been made on the smelter’s future, and chamber chief executive Sheree Carey said she hoped it would remain open for many…

The chamber is taking proactive steps to ensure the region’s businesses are well prepared for any transition as a result of the potential closure…

Air Freight State of the IndustryJanuary 2024 Learn from the valuable industry insights created by our Air Freight Experts. In a Nutshell DEMAND -…

Locally the support is amazing. They are incredibility inclusive and they have opened their hearts, door and mind to me.

We're really lucky to have the Southland Business Chamber for their advocacy and business support.

The Southland Business Chamber has provided us great resources and networking events which are invaluable.

The Southland Chamber provides a network of like-minded businesses people who share passion in what they do.
Benji Baswi
Crunchy
We're really lucky to have the Southland Chamber for their advocacy and business support.
Warrick Low
Vet South
The Southland Chamber has provided us great resources and networking events which are invaluable for our business.
Michelle Findlater
GWD Toyota
The Chamber have supported us really well in connecting the airport to the business community in Southland.
Nigel Finnerty
Invercargill Airport
Locally the support is amazing. The ladies in the office are incredibility inclusive and they have opened their hearts, door and mind to me.
Christina McColgan
Careerforce
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Cancer Society Southland
Te Anau Auto Electrical Ltd
Rayonier NZ
Land and Water Science
Fi Innovations Ltd
Arran Motel Te Anau
Wings and Water Te Anau Limited
Brenda Nom Ltd
Flintoffs Chartered Accountants Limited
The Southern Artisan Christmas Fete
Mitre Wealth Management
Wyndham Four Square
Immigration Law Advice NZ Ltd
Oval Recruitment & Training
Southland Multicultural Trust
AWS Legal
Tile Centre Southland Ltd
Singh Building Ltd
Jarra Architectural Homes
Kindergartens South
Aerofix Fiordland Limited
Southland Vehicle Sales
Calder Stewart Construction Ltd
28 Don Limited
Robbies by Mrs Pickles
Insurance Brokers Alliance Ltd
Lewis Windows Ltd
McCulloch Architects
Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust
Presbyterian Support Southland
Redcliff Restaurant and Bar
Focus Technology Group
Robert Dennis Racing
Hōnetana Productions
CCS Disability Action Southland
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments
Jason Gorton Building Ltd
Hospice Southland Charitable Trust
Number 10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop
Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home
Southland Cricket Association
Craigs Investment Partners
Wreys Bush Concrete
Osborn Engineering
Bank of New Zealand
flawed&fabulous Cleaning
Barnardos
Gallagher
Backlanz Limited
Real NZ
Kensington Consulting
SBS St James Theatre
Davis Downs Ltd
Daiken Southland Limited
Lighthouse Southland
Jubilee Budget Advisory Service
Russell Cunningham Properties Ltd
SES Direct Ltd
Indian at The Crescent
Custom Guns Ltd
Gem Solutions Ltd
Bonisch Consultants
Say It Clearly Ltd
WSP New Zealand Limited
Southland Charity Hospital
The Building Intelligence Group
Debra McKenzie – Property Brokers Gore
Bayleys Southland Real Estate
Ministry of Social Development
Te Anau Plumbing Ltd
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern
Miele Apiaries Ltd
NZ Facilitators Ltd
Absolute Land Ltd
Cycling Southland
Miles Better Pies
South Stays
Fiordland Furs
Te Anau Lakeview Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels
Elite Edge Consulting Ltd
Netball South
Retromaster Ltd
Milford Sound Tourism Ltd
4 Mates Brewery
Inspire Media Works Limited
Southern REAP Incorporated
NEO Skin Lab
Talk Visual
UniMed
The Southland Times
Marshall Industries Ltd
IFS Growth Ltd
Southland Football
happyplankton
McKnight & Brown
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
Te Anau Paper Plus
Windsor Stationery & Lotto 2022
Fonterra
Premium Marine Technology Ltd
Tooth Works
Party Plus 2005 Limited
E-Type Engineering Ltd
Shoe Clinic Invercargill
StabiX
Advocate Communications Ltd
D G Archer Construction
The Urban Kitchen
Wild Ride To Health
Woodside Energy
Rugby Southland
McCarthy Media and Communications
Mortgage & Insurance Supply Southland
TrueSouth Survey Services
Cabot Lodge
The Ranch Bar & Grill
The Custom Bubble
Eagles Eagles & Redpath
Stabicraft Marine

Experts in holiday home property management. With a growing portfolio of properties, we make it easy for owners to earn an…

Service Station with parts sales, convenience store and general repair

Connecting the dots within businesses is what Elite Edge does best. We get to know you and your organisation, determining strengths,…

Segard Masurel is one of New Zealand’s major wool exporters and a wool broker/direct selling operation, harnessing all the advantages of…

A youth development organisation established in 1976. Our work is community focused and aims to nurture mental wellness in young people…

Mr Green Home Services is a nationwide franchise-based company that was established in 1992, and is 100% Kiwi owned and developed.

Shapecutter applies art thinking in business contexts. We offer human-centred up-skilling; tools for creativity, empathy, resilience and storytelling. By enhancing teams…

Import and retail sporting goods and accessories throughout NZ.

SDDT charitable trust was established in 2007, and provides Southland with a dedicated research or demonstration farm focused on dairying. The…

Providing the best in musculoskeletal and general ultrasound services for the Southland community.

House of Travel Lakers Invercargill, locally owned & operated, and voted the New Zealand Retail Travel Agency of the Year. For…

ADVANTESCO is Peplink's full stocking distributor in NZ, Apple Consultant and with own NOC Center.

Graphic artist and product designer, manufacturing individualised and very unique giftware and trophies. Corporate giftware for staff and clients, presents for…

Principal Objective To reduce the incidence of unwanted fires and the associated risk to life and property. Protecting and preserving life,…

Locally owned retail store that specializes in books, toys, stationery, gifts and cards - also offering postal and some Kiwibank services.

Owned by a local Te Anau family. See stunning views of our gorgeous lake and mountains. Our Holiday Park facilities include…

One stop health and well-being shop with an attached natural health care center and an organic deli. We stock a large…

Prodigi is a Southland based IT services business, working with clients throughout NZ and beyond. We provide a range of services…

Absolute Land Solutions is a land surveying and resource management planning consultancy specialising in subdivisions and land use consent applications.

A perfect spot to stop for a coffee, beer and wine, takeaways. A warm and spacious environment with beautiful surrounding views.

At Brenda Nom, we have the experience to simplify home loan options as well as Risk Insurance and KiwiSaver. If you…

Our goal is to improve the renewal, profitability and sustainability of complex farming operations through collaborative practice.

We are a husband and wife team running a boutique property management business. Our focus is on providing exceptional service, personalized…

We offer a range of services including: Direct drilling, cultivation, agricultural spraying & fencing services. We operate in Te Anau and…

happyplankton is a digital marketing agency that helps small businesses grow online. We offer a wide range of services, including website…

Sheep and beef farming.

Te Anau's 1 dinning experience show casing Fiordland's finest produce, live music, great outdoors areas, extensive local wine list and great…

FMG has its roots firmly planted in rural New Zealand, which is why you will find that we are different when…

At KSOM we focus on removing barriers to music education, and strive to create excellent musicians in an environment that is…

Promo South Limited will be a distributor of branded promotional marketing products, business gifts, corporate apparel and uniforms. Based in Invercargill,…

Our boutique and dedicated team have a vast range of experience in appearance and beauty treatments, giving you the confidence to…

Trips & Tramps is a family owned business, with over 30 years experience guiding small group to Milford Sound and on…

GWD Motor Group is your one stop shop for all things automotive with; service, sales, parts and collision repair. We have…

With local offices across Southland and Otago, we've been providing insurance solutions with outstanding customer service for over thirty years. Our…

Provide emergency health care and assistance plus multiple health care services.

I am the owner/principal clinician at this orthodontic practice based in Invercargill. We serve Invercargill and surrounding Southland region.

We graphic design, build websites & grow ideas with innovation & creativity at the heart of everything we design to add…

We are a charitable trust that supports people of all ages who have intellectual disabilities to succeed in their chosen sport.

OfficeMax is your one-stop-shop for office supplies, stationery, education products, health and hygiene services or office furniture. Order by phone, email…

100% locally owned and operated we have been supplying skips & bins in Invercargill and throughout Southland for over 10 years.…

4 Mates Brewery is a small nano brewery based right here in Invercargill. We are built on the foundation of creating…

At Flowers 23 we offer fresh, vibrant and gorgeously stunning floral bouquets and designer creations. Nationwide and international deliveries can be…

Old fashioned, honest, original pickles and preserves.

Kings Fishmarket is a 3rd generation family owned and operated seafood company, specialising in the processing and marketing of iconic Southland…

Te Anau Events assists in the organisation, promotion, hosting, sourcing funding, support or be involved in recreational activities and events in…

Full service law firm.

Trusted technology and transformation experts. We enable New Zealand organisations to achieve business outcomes through the successful delivery of technology and…

Rural and residential building company, servicing Northern Southland. Members of Master Builders and Licensed Building Practitioners.

Lazy tunes & Sunny Mountain Views The Sandfly Cafe has all day sun, indoor & outdoor seating. Full breakfast menu, lunch…

We supply and install IT and CCTV camera equipment Southland wide.

Invercargill's first indoor golf simulator business. Perfect spot for keen golfers and people looking to have a bit of fun with…

Retail hardware and trade store.

Our purpose is to bring the finest mural street artists together to enhance and beautify towns and cities of Aotearoa. .…

Authorised financial advisers - Investment planning and portfolio management, stockbroking, superannuation and KiwiSaver.

Our team have over 90 years’ experience between them. We support their expertise by ensuring they have access to the latest…

A NFP providing free social & health services to NZ youth/rangatahi aged 10-24 years. Number 10 is committed to ensuring youth…

Hōnetana Productions is videography business based in Invercargill, New Zealand. We specialize in weddings, corporate videos and content creation.

SBS Insurance is part of the SBS Group of companies, established in 1869, and we are here to support your everyday…

Sustainable whitebait farming.

Gallagher provides insurance advice and support for all sizes of business. We're New Zealand's insurance brokers: locally grown, nationally resourced and…

Ocean Beach - a growing aquaculture centre of excellence and future tourism and hospitality hub at the southern tip of New…

New CBD development for Invercargill, currently under construction.

We provide support to families and whānau throughout the Gore & Clutha District who seek support with family violence and to…

Manufacturer of nutritional products from dairy ingredients including the world’s first sheep milk infant formula using exclusively sheep milk protein. The…

We are a HVAC company specialising in heating, air conditioning, ventilation, biomass, solar and stainless steel.

We: Sell, repair, maintain. What: Agricultural, residential and industrial; water Pumps, Spray Gear, Air Compressors, Nitrogen Generators, Water Blasters, Milking Systems,…

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