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Southland Engineering & Manufacturing Cluster update
Panel Discussion: Empower Dyslexic Thinking 
How to find more money in your business
How to find more money in your business
A Luncheon with Hon Penny Simmonds
Off the Clock Networking Drinks
Jason Paris talks tech trends!
Governance for Growth
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
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 9:00am.
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 2024, 12pm
TechWeek- NZAS
BA5 Excellence- The Plant Store
Westpac Smarts- An Afternoon with Sir John Kirwan – FULLY BOOKED
Legacy Leadership
Summer Off the Clock
Presentation and Communication Skills
Persuading & Influencing Others
Negotiating with Integrity
Performance Management
Time & Self Management
Legacy Leadership
Leadership Academy
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Working Smart – Not Harder
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 – FULLY BOOKED
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy – Te Anau
Leadership Academy – Gore
Leadership Academy
2 May 2024
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3 May 2024
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6 May 2024
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9 May 2024
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14 May 2024
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17 May 2024
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22 May 2024
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7 June 2024
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24 June 2024
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29 July 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 ANZAC Day

The Southland Business Chamber office will be closed on Thursday 25 April to observe ANZAC Day, and Friday 26 April. We will be back in the office on Monday 29 April 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.

Office Closed for Easter Weekend and Southland Anniversary day

The Southland Business Chamber office will be closed Friday 29 March, Monday 1 April and Tuesday 2 April. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 3 April 2024.

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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.

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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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Young Navigator: ‘I’m taking that pride in my school with me’
Proposal to solve Fiordland’s immediate worker accommodation crisis
Southland businesses hit as farmers slow spending
Life’s challenges spur Southland students’ Mexico business trip
Crucial insights for Southland’s business and workforce from the Decent Work Survey
“Get a Life” toolkit
The Print Farm
Southland contingent investigates hydrogen opportunities
‘No idea is a bad idea’: Fixing Te Anau’s housing crisis

The Southland Business Chamber is pleased to unveil its newly elected board members for the 2024/25 term, reinforcing the Chamber's commitment to fostering robust…

Year 13 Aurora College student Tristin Smith has been chosen as the Southland representative for the Young Enterprise Scheme’s Young Navigators business programme.

A proposal to help solve Fiordland's immediate worker accommodation crisis as early as this Spring, was presented at two meetings in Te Anau today…

Southland Chamber of Commerce president Neil McAra said there'd been a considerable drop in farmers spending over the last year - which means surrounding…

Maddix Pettigrew and Kobi Harpur will be part of a team of eight students from New Zealand travelling on a ten-day, all-expenses-paid Young Enterprise…

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

Southland Business Chamber’s members surveys consistently pinpoint staff recruitment and retention as the foremost issue confronting Southland businesses. Spearheaded by Great South, the "Get…

The Southland Business Chamber runs the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) in the Southern Region and proudly announces a landmark initiative for Southland's youth entrepreneurship:…

“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…

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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FMG
McLeay Jewellers Ltd
IFS Growth Ltd
Butler and Associates
Focus Technology Group
Te Anau Community Events Charitable Trust
Recycle South
Mee & Henry Law Ltd
MPE Limited
Prodigi Technology Services Ltd
Southtech Ltd
GJ Gardner Homes Southland
Hammond Davidson Chartered Accountants
Mediterranean Shipping Co
Land and Water Science
Essential Resources
Macaulay Motors
Lucas Auto Electrical Ltd
South Centre Anglican Care
Transcare 2021 Ltd
McCallums Group
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern
Rugby Southland
Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home
Milford Sound Lodge
Ann Milne Education
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
McIntyre Dick
Alliance Group Ltd
McCarthy Media and Communications
Olphert Contracting Ltd
Auld Farm Distillery
Subway Te Anau
Gore Health Ltd
Avenal Park Funeral Home
The Little Green Fairy Ltd
BioActive Soils
Fiordland Outdoors Co
Cross Group
Steve Hodkinson Wellbeing Workshops
Real NZ
Daiken Southland Limited
Active Southland
Fiordland Furs
Hojo New Zealand Limited
Fox Management Solutions Ltd
LMA Consulting
Lighting Direct – Invercargill
Ambrosia Designer Florist
Fisher Aluminium Southland
Bragg Building & Design Ltd
Nind Electrical Services
Pyrotek Products Ltd
Marshall Industries Ltd
Unique Minds
Strawberry Sound
Indian Community Southland Inc
Wynn Williams
Creation Signs
Hato Hone St John Invercargill
Helloworld Travel Gore
Howley Joinery Ltd
CCS Disability Action Southland
The Fat Duck
Absolute Land Ltd
Southern Group Training Trust
ASB Bank
Maiden Stone Ltd
Aon
Ministry of Social Development
New Zealand Police
Justin Lewis
Mediaworks Southland
UniMed
Todd Realty Limited
X Travel Invercargill
360 Logistics Group
Russell Cunningham Properties Ltd
Digital Stock
Awarua Synergy
Birchwood Manor Motels
Dunedin Community Care Trust
Tooth Works
The Batch Cafe Ltd
Environment Southland
Windsor Physio
Spartan Finance
Triflor NZ
Sgt Dan Stockfoods Ltd
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Southland District Office
NZME
DATAGRID
Power Business Services Ltd
Ocean Shell Ltd
Findex (NZ) Ltd
Power Farming
McCulloch & Partners
Cruickshank Pryde
Platfoot Consultancy Ltd
E-Type Engineering Ltd
Yunca Group
Te Puni Kōkiri – Ministry of Māori Development Murihiku
TrueSouth Survey Services
Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Total Life
Recce
Bonisch Consultants
Stacey Thompson Advent Consultancy
Age Concern Southland
Te Puāwai Developments Ltd
M G Photography
The Ranch Bar & Grill
Invercargill Engineering Co Ltd
Te Anau Paper Plus
West Range Station
Scania NZ – Invercargill Branch
EIS Group Ltd
Harrisons Supplies Ltd

Indian Community Southland Inc. (ICS) is a not-for-profit-registered charitable society to help migrants settle and integrate into the Southland community. All…

Fiordland Lakeview is situated on the lakefront with spectacular views of the lake and mountains. We offer a selection of one…

Tractor motorbike and farm machinery parts, sales and service center. Specializing in Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Yamaha and a wide…

Onestaff are Invercargill\'s leading recruitment agency for industrial, manufacturing and construction with expertise in both temp and permanent workers.

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

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

Specialist palliative care to the people of Southland and helping them "live every moment".

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

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

Proudly born in Southland, Awarua Synergy has searched the world for the best energy & eco-power solutions. Now, we are leading…

The purpose of the Fiordland Business Association is to connect, support and advocate for the Fiordland business community.

Administrative, financial and compliance services for clients in the agricultural industry.

NZTE is the New Zealand government's international business development agency. Our job is to support exporters in order to grow a…

Small Civil construction company focusing on 3 waters infrastructure and maintenance while also offering small to medium size earthworks, landscaping and…

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

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

Licensed Building Practitioner based in Western Southland.

Indian at The Crescent is a locally owned and operated restaurant, serving Indian food cooked fresh in our traditional charcoal fired…

Paua shell export. Seashell materials processor and supplier. Gift and souvenir manufacturer.

With over 40 years combined experience, the team at Sign Solutions can meet all your signage requirements, from small labels to…

Accounting Services

Asian Fusion Restaurant/Bar/Takeaway.

AWS Legal has been at the forefront of legal advice in Southland for more than 125 years. Areas of expertise -…

Training: Professional development programmes, careers advice, industry training, employment/job support services, literacy numeracy support, administration services. Youth (16-19) courses: Tourism, hospitality,…

Audiovisual hire for events, plus installation and automation in residential and commercial buildings.

StabiX is ground zero for durable amphibious boats that push the limits of what a boating experience can be.

Sustainable whitebait farming.

We are an outdoor supplies store, supplying all you need for the outdoor pursuits of hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. We…

NZME is a leading New Zealand media and entertainment business. Whether reading, listening, watching, our audience gets the content they want…

With a national presence and some 60 plus years of history, we specialise in building solutions for the industrial, commercial and…

Greenlight Innovations is an Invercargill charity. We run community events, support not for profits and work to promote inclusivity, strengthen families…

Specializes in wood joinery, kitchens, laundries, wardrobes, stairs & pre hung doors

Invercargill’s only locally owned & operated B2B office products outlet. Local service with national buying power! Competitive trade discounts and exclusive…

Agricultural contractor based in Riversdale with a logging division based in Invercargill.

Small Boat charter boat operator in Fiordland.

Homestyle Hazelnut Products which are grown and produced on site.

Luxury B&B style accommodation located in Te Anau

The family-owned K. G. Richardson group employs over 350 staff throughout the South Island in a wide range of industries including…

Coaching for neurodiverse teens & adults to understand their brain , ways of thinking and improve wellbeing. Workplace coaching to improve…

2300 hectare, forth generation sheep and beef property wanting to be involved in the industry for future generations to come.

I provide individualised services for Neurodiverse learners to develop an understanding of themselves and am the sole New Zealand franchise for…

Invercargill Central City Camping Park is a small quiet boutique-style camping park just a few hundred metres from the centre of…

Selling = Safety/PPE equipment and Workwear

We are the only locally owned and operated rest homes in Invercargill, Waikiwi Gardens and Glenbrae Gardens. We offer permanent rest…

Marketelements are a local digital marketing and social media marketing agency that understands and works with small businesses.

Window and door joinery manufacturers and suppliers in aluminium, UPVC and timber composite. Double and triple glazed, thermally insulated and high…

Every Sunday 9.30am to 1.30pm. Locally grown fresh produce, artisan products and an international food court. Come and join the locals…

Hyperscale Datacenter.

Megan Graham Photography has been in operation since 2010, & has recently relocated from Winton to Te Anau. Capture your family,…

Established in 2004. Big, small, alterations, commercial and also new builds. ArchDraught uses AutoCAD Architectural software to produce documents and has…

Bayleys Southland Real Estate is the unification of two leading real estate brands - Bayleys which is New Zealand's largest full…

Painting, Paperhanging and Specialised Coatings.

Lighting Direct is a New Zealand family-owned business with over 49 years of service as New Zealand's leading home lighting specialist.…

Music South is a purpose built teaching studio in Invercargill. Our rapidly expanding music school offers quality tuition from qualified, music…

Creator of lightweight bipods and tripods used for hunting and photography.

Architects services since 1921. Considered innovative design solutions and in depth technical expertise. Portfolio: Residential alterations, new houses to larger multi-unit…

We are a 100% local accountancy practice, providing accounting services to small and medium sized businesses - from payroll support, GST,…

We are the tourist infrastructure provider in Milford Sound. We own and operate the harbour, wharves, visitor terminal, parking, wastewater plant…

We’ve grown over the years to bring in VetSouth, West Coast Vets and Veterinary Clinic Morrinsville into the VetNZ family, and…

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

Building Supplies.

We aim to reduce stress of having work completed and provide the following services - plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, ground maintenance…

The Southland Tribune is a digital \'newsletter\' (powered by Substack) that is sent via email to subscribers. We shine a light…

Fiordland Furs handcraft a collection of exquisite Possum products, with the pelts sourced by our own Possum hunter, Dean.

New Zealand Largest Ecommerce retailer of parts and accessories for the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry.

We provide a wide range of specialist legal services to clients throughout Southland and Central Otago. Our ‘whole team’ approach ensures…

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