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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10 April 2024
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11 April 2024
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3 May 2024
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6 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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Wee Nippers Childcare Ltd
Cruickshank Pryde
Elemental Potential
Royalwolf New Zealand, a United Rentals Company
Jubilee Budget Advisory Service
Craigs Investment Partners
Youthline Southland
Aerofix Fiordland Limited
SES Direct Ltd
Mr Green
Robbies by Mrs Pickles
Greenlight Innovations Ltd
The Body Mechanic NZ Ltd
Calder Stewart Construction Ltd
Craigs Design & Print
Redcliff Restaurant and Bar
Hopefield Hemp Ltd
Wyndham Four Square
Southern Farmers Market
EIS Group Ltd
Mataura Licensing Trust
AMTEC Electrical Ltd
Advocate Communications Ltd
The Batch Cafe Ltd
SBS St James Theatre
Blackwood Building Ltd
Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Davis Downs Ltd
Careerforce
Segard Masurel
Clare Ngakai
JK’s Engineering
One New Zealand
The Grocer
Windsor Stationery & Lotto 2022
Invercargill Musical Theatre Inc
Prodigi Technology Services Ltd
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
Caldwell Contracting Ltd
Backlanz Limited
ADVANTESCO
Helloworld Travel Gore
Steve Hodkinson Wellbeing Workshops
McIntyre Dick
AWS Legal
Progress People Ltd
Arran Motel Te Anau
NZME
Nurturing Relationships
Parklands Motel
Radfords on the Lake
Rutter Civil Ltd
Concept Solutions Ltd
Angela Evans Health & Nutrition Coach
Evans Freight 2000 Ltd
Southland Federated Farmers
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern
MASH Catering Limited
Ajax Building Contractors Ltd
Hato Hone St John Invercargill
Moreish Kitchen (2016) Limited
Computer Concepts Limited
McLeay Jewellers Ltd
Invercargill Central Ltd
Te Anau Plumbing Ltd
Singh Building Ltd
Copeland Ashcroft Law Limited
Gore & Clutha Women’s Refuge
House of Travel Invercargill
360 Logistics Group
ASB Bank
Solve It and Escape 2022 Limited
Lakefront Lodge
Voicecom
Windsor New World
McKnight & Brown
BDO Invercargill
Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home
Music South
Southland Rural Support Trust
Rayners
Absolute Land Ltd
Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd
Prime Range Meats
Southland Helicopters Ltd
Silberhorn
Agricentre South Ltd
Lemon Creative
The Urban Kitchen
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Bragg Building & Design Ltd
Cross Group
Lighthouse Southland
Indian at The Crescent
KNL Travel Ltd
Back9Design
Kiwi Country
ILT Stadium Southland
Stuart Timber Co Ltd
Wreys Bush Concrete
Te Puni Kōkiri – Ministry of Māori Development Murihiku
Hammond Davidson Chartered Accountants
SOUTHBUILD ITM
Talk Visual
Total Life
Top Rail Ltd (Trading as Resolution Farming App)
Landpro Ltd
Lucas Auto Electrical Ltd
Te Tapu o Tāne Limited
Southland Community Law Centre
RDA Consulting
West Invercargill Health
GAP Contracting Ltd
Fat Bastard Pies
The Custom Bubble
Fiordland Furs
Jarra Architectural Homes
Triflor NZ
Mediterranean Shipping Co

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

FIRST Security knows what matters most to businesses – business owners want a trusted partner who protects people, assets and reputations.…

40+ years experience in commercial, residential and industrial electrical contracting throughout the South Island.

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

Freelance professional photographer based at Invercargill. Covering all types of photography and contracted to Southland Express and Otago Daily Times plus…

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

Producers of premium hand-crafted spirits at New Zealands southernmost distillery.

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

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

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

Hammond Davidson Limited is a dynamic Chartered Accountancy Practice which brings a mix of experience, good reputations, friendliness and proactive advice…

We sell the best pies in New Zealand.

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

The site of Auld Distillery has been growing grain since 1883. By combining grain from our paddocks and pure water from…

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

Solve It and Escape is under new ownership! We have 4 escape rooms, popular for team building, birthdays, and family/friends. We…

Catering & takeaway sandwich shop which offers homemade baking, fresh sandwiches, hot savoury foods, soups in the winter salads in the…

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

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

Findex is one of Australasia’s leading providers of integrated financial advisory and accounting services. We're focused on meeting the needs of…

We offer health and fitness facilities, personal training, out of school childcare, youth development and education training services supporting learners into…

Southland’s home of design, print, signwriting, application and installation.

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

Luxury woollen knits crafted using 100% sheep's wool exclusively from Davaar Station our century old family farm situated near Te Anau.…

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

Made locally in Otatara, I create sourdough breads and sourdough based products that are better for us, by using fermentation and…

Copeland Ashcroft Law is an independent legal practice, providing specialist advice, representation and support across the full ambit of employment and…

G.A.S. Petrol Station with 24/7 Fuel, convenience store and U-Tow hire trailers as well as a workshop offering vehicle repairs, warrant…

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

The hospital was founded by the community, for the community. Once completed, it will provide free services to those in the…

Back9 is the creative agency for the modern age. We help businesses bring their ideas to life through our unique blend…

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

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

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

Azurite Tattoo is a creative space hosting tattoo artists from New Zealand and overseas. We offer top quality custom work in…

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

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

Ray White Te Anau has a progressive team who will get you the desired result. We have a wealth of knowledge…

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

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

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

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

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

MPE is Southlands premier precision engineering company specialising in machining/milling/lathe work with our range of automated CNC and manual machines. We…

Our Invercargill office has 4 Partners and 22 staff providing a full range of traditional compliance services, such as preparing financial…

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

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

Personal and professional development using Clifton Strengths finder. Assisting individuals, managers and team members to understand and value strengths, effectively communicate…

Steph Fieldsend (Holloway) is a communication specialist, body language expert. Steph's passion is improving capability & relationships in workplaces by harnessing…

We have a NZ Post, Lotto and gift store. with them aim to further increase the gift side of our business.

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

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

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

Lighthouse Southland is a not-for-profit, specialist Family Violence agency providing non-violence and safety programmes for adult men and women and a…

Registered Master Builders operating within both residential and commercial construction. We are specialist in the installation of insulated sandwich panel and…

Luxury B&B style accommodation located in Te Anau

An investment fund to support local businesses seeking capital & expertise for growth. Our focus is on partnering with management teams…

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

An innovative, privately owned multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Invercargill with offices in Christchurch and Te Anau. Our team offers project management,…

RMHSI is an independent charitable trust that was established in 1999 and operates in Invercargill and Christchurch. RMHSI's mission – ‘create,…

Travel agent broker.

We offer a variety of classes and times to fit with your schedule, all of our classes are suitable for beginners…

A locally owned and operated property management company, offering a unique, proven and cost effective residential property management service. Our core…

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

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

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

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

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

We offer more than 3 million connections to consumer and business customers, and our existing mobile network covers 98.5% of where…

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

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