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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 – FULLY BOOKED
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
8 April 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm

8 April 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm

10 April 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

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

3 May 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

6 May 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

14 May 2024
9:00am - 4:30pm

17 May 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

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.

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.

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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Life’s challenges spur Southland students’ Mexico business trip
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

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…

“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…

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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Flintoffs Chartered Accountants Limited
Blue River Dairy LP
Power Farming
Kings Fishmarket
Joseph Mooney – MP for Southland
Easy Bins Southland Ltd
Back9Design
Keri Mihi Consulting
Lucas Auto Electrical Ltd
Osborn Engineering
Trev Terry Marine Limited
The Southland Times
TrueSouth Survey Services
Cruise Te Anau
Invercargill and Winton Flooring Xtra
Butler and Associates
HR South
Sign Solutions Ltd
New Zealand Police
Te Anau Lakeview Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels
CCS Disability Action Southland
Voicecom
Cra8 Fisheries
Essential Resources
J Fraser & Sons Ltd
Fiordland Trips & Tramps Ltd
Premium Marine Technology Limited
Sanford Ltd
Transcare 2021 Ltd
Dunluce Boutique Accommodation
Hojo New Zealand Limited
Southfish Co-op Ltd
Hammond Davidson Chartered Accountants
Real NZ
M G Photography
Woodside Energy
SBS Wealth
Craigs Office Products Depot
Hopefield Hemp Ltd
Power Business Services Ltd
Simpsons Chartered Accountants
Safety1stNZ
Spark Business Southland
Southern Farmers Market
Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd
CH Faul Division of Aquaheat Facility Services Ltd
Kepler Oaks Chalets and Horse Trek’s
Rutter Civil Ltd
Propertyscouts Invercargill
YMCA
Mike Pero – Invercargill
Silberhorn
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern
Fiordland Furs
WB & MM Hunter
Southland Community College
MPE Limited
Fat Bastard Pies
JK’s Engineering
Insurance Brokers Alliance Ltd
NZ Facilitators Ltd
Ralph Moir Limited
South Port NZ Ltd
Dunedin Community Care Trust
4 Mates Brewery
Simpson Grierson
Quality Foods Southland Ltd
Alliance Group Ltd
Southern Rental Properties Ltd
Bluff Engineering and Welding
WSP New Zealand Limited
Southland District Council
Drivetech
Latitude 46 Consultants Ltd
SW Real Estate
Retromaster Ltd
The Southland Tribune
Invercargill Young Professionals
Fiordland Lobster Co
GWD Motor Group
Southtech Ltd
Kiwi Saffron 2017 Ltd
Solve It and Escape 2022 Limited
Justin Lewis
Sgt Dan Stockfoods Ltd
Forsyth Barr
Peter Excell Building Ltd
E Hayes & Sons Ltd
Focus Technology Group
Cycling Southland
Mataura Licensing Trust
T & T Property Management
Aquila Sustainable Farming
Immigration Law Advice NZ Ltd
Fortuna Group
Wallace Murray Electrical
Youthline Southland
Southern Group Training Trust
Fiordland Cinema & Bar
RDA Consulting
Meridian Energy Limited
Wynn Williams
Awarua Synergy
Environment Southland
Dwayne Carey Video Works
Hilton Haulage Limited Partnership
Southwood Export Ltd
Landpro Ltd
VetNZ
Inside Systems Ltd
Wreys Bush Concrete
Hot Yoga Invercargill
Greenlight Innovations Ltd
100% Fiordland Electrical
Awarua Whānau Services
Backlanz Limited
Indian Community Southland Inc
PowerNet Ltd
Safety n Action

Southland's regional development agency. Committed to driving economic, social and cultural growth, Great South has a clear mandate to leverage opportunities…

TBI Health is a provider of physiotherapy, occupational health and rehabilitation services at home, work, at our clinics and online. We…

We provide online automated business services to enable our customers to process business information and electronic business documents such as supplier…

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

Serving Humming Bird coffee and great eats 7 days a week.

Licensed Building Practitioner based in Western Southland.

If you are new to Invercargill or looking to grow your network, join IYP. We are all in the first 15…

We provide quality Conveyancing, Property law, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estates, Relationship Property, Estate Planning and Commercial matters.

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

HR South is a boutique human resources consultancy. People matter and are the key to business success - so ensuring you've…

Small-group, scenic and informative jet boat tours through Fiordland National Park.

Sheree's innovative marketing methods make her first choice when it comes to Real Estate. Her proven success is showcased with Sheree…

Elegant boat cruises and guided walks departing from Te Anau town centre.

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

Recce is a company focused in enhancing your online presence- through content creation (specialising in videography and photography), social media management,…

A cloud-based accounting and advisory firm, focusing on SME’s based in Southland & Otago, Cross Group is passionate about helping business…

Automotive Repair One stop shop...wheels n wires we fix it - mechanical, agricultural, marine, WOF servicing, tyres - battery town agent

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

At Wellderness, we understand that the modern workplace thrives on a positive culture. Our unique approach to team development combines the…

Brian Redding Ltd are wool products and services providers - wool, fleece, fibre, and merino.

Includes Woodlands Butchery, Big Red Butchery and Isla Bank Butchery.

Fast, nourishing freeze dried food for adventurers – it’s what we do. We’ve made it our mission to produce fast nourishing…

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

Haberdashery store, fashion fabrics, Brother sewing machine dealer, in-store and online sewing classes. Units modules for beginners to advanced sewists, and…

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

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

We are fun and friendly experienced accountants who take time to listen to you before we recommend practicable business solutions.

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

Sustainable whitebait farming.

WOF, services and repairs on all vehicle makes and models. Automatic transmission repairs and servicing. Latest diagnostic equipment.

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

Small building construction business.

Specialists in air bnb, motel, new builds and private residential, settlement and end of tenancy cleaning services using ENJO a chemical…

Blue Sky Pastures is known worldwide. We supply global markets in more than 40 countries, and offer our customers the very…

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

Mitre Wealth Management is an independently owned financial advisory company providing a range of investment services. We design and implement investment…

Subway restaurant based in Te Anau

Sheep and beef farming.

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

ID Marketing NZ is a multi-disciplinary business that assists small businesses nationwide to develop and maintain their online presence including social…

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

We're here because everyone has a message to communicate and a story to tell. Whether you're a new start-up, have critical…

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

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

STAC’s top priority will always be you. Stacey is equipped with all the knowledge to offer perfection in wedding consultations, planning…

TPK is the Governments principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development. Our three strategic priorities are Māori Economic Resilience, Te…

Specialist flooring installation company covering Invercargill, Winton and surrounds. The go-to experts for all your residential and commercial flooring needs.

Lakefront Lodge, Te Anau’s modern, up-market motel which offers superior accommodation and friendly, helpful service.

Follow differently. Be the Orange Sheep. Book your Independent Marketing Audit and force every customer touch point and marketing dollar under…

Rayners is a Southland based heating ventilation and air conditioning company with a presence in Invercargill, Dunedin & Queenstown.

Getting your mortgage sorted is my mission! With experience in dealing with a diverse range of clients, we can help those…

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

A fearless cheerleader for your skin and beauty. We take a simple, honest and results-driven approach to non-surgical aesthetics. First, we…

The SBS St James Theatre is more than just a cinema, it is also the main auditorium for Gore Musical Theatre…

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

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

The Institute of Directors is the professional body for directors in New Zealand offering value through advocacy, networks, governance courses, events…

Say It Clearly training programmes are designed by published author, award winning Miriam McKenzie (Erikson) who has also featured in the…

WM Environmental Ltd is a specialist environmental management consultancy who provides expert advice and support to ensure your compliance requirements are…

Many areas of financial advice including Kiwisaver and investment planning; life, health, trauma and income protection insurance, as well as cash…

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

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

Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the health, wellbeing, social and community sectors, supporting New Zealand workplaces to run…

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

Cycling Southland is a regional sporting organisation which administers all road and track cycling within Southland. Cycling Southland is based at…

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

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

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

Maiden Stone, are award winning Monumental Masons with three fully qualified staff. Based in Invercargill they provide new headstones and plaques…

Progress People is a leadership development consultancy, helping organisations and their people to thrive through the delivery of integrated and bespoke…

Our reach is nationwide and our unique combination of social services and early childhood education means we provide the broadest range…

The Distinction Hotels Group prides itself on offering quality, comfortable accommodation with the highest standard of service to visitors. Local hotels…

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