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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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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The Grocer
Ray White Invercargill
Custom Guns Ltd
Tonic Interior Systems Ltd
Talk Visual
E-Type Engineering Ltd
Progressive Engineering Southland Ltd
Special Olympics Southland
Dear Lily
J Fraser & Sons Ltd
TBI Health
Westpac
Silberhorn
Sgt Dan Stockfoods Ltd
Davaar & Co
DHL Global Forwarding NZ Ltd
Peter Excell Building Ltd
Beattie McDowell Architects Ltd
Invercargill Accounting Ltd
Invercargill Digital Marketing
Mediaworks Southland
Eagles Eagles & Redpath
Elles Road Veterinary Centre
Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust
Noel Leeming
Sandfly Cafe
Bayleys Southland Real Estate
Meridian Energy Limited
Simpson Grierson
Hato Hone St John Invercargill
Lemon Creative
Angela Evans Health & Nutrition Coach
Te Anau Auto Electrical Ltd
Mitre 10 Te Anau
McKnight & Brown
Southland Rural Support Trust
Bluff Engineering and Welding
Nest Egg Property Management Ltd
Fiordland Outdoors Co
Southern Institute of Technology
Concept Solutions Ltd
Hewat Galt
O’Connor Richmond
Crest Commercial Cleaning
360 Logistics Group
Rabobank
AWF
Windsor Physio
The Cosmetic Clinic Invercargill
Harcourts Invercargill
Mataura Licensing Trust
FlourBro
SOUTHBUILD ITM
Youthline Southland
The Southland Times
Active Southland
Bonisch Consultants
Bluff Limited
Square Up Building Limited
Retromaster Ltd
Kepler Oaks Chalets and Horse Trek’s
Invercargill Young Professionals
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
Occ Health South
Ernslaw One Ltd
Go2NewZealand
Oval Recruitment & Training
McCarthy Media and Communications
Gem Solutions Ltd
Power Farming
Southern Dairy Development Trust
Dunedin Community Care Trust
Fiordland Performing Arts Charitable Trust
Walsh Contracting Te Anau Ltd
Kiwiskips
Tanzin Rika Electrical
Invercargill and Winton Flooring Xtra
Literacy Aotearoa Southern
VAT Farming Ltd
Gallagher
D G Archer Construction
Bremca Southland
Sign Solutions Ltd
Recce
UniMed
ASB Bank
Dynamic Maintenance 2023 Ltd
Southland Community Broadcasters Trust
South Sea Spray Trust
Workbridge
OneStaff Ltd
SBS Insurance
South Port NZ Ltd
Te Anau Paper Plus
Macdonald Perniskie Ltd
Maxis Projects
The Orange Sheep
Wallacetown Motors 2012 Ltd
GAP Contracting Ltd
Pyrotek Products Ltd
VetNZ
Primary People
Segard Masurel
Indian at The Crescent
Southfish Co-op Ltd
NZ Wealth Planning
Premium Marine Technology Limited
Keri Mihi Consulting
Jane Gilder Sewing & Design
Air New Zealand
Total Life
Croydon Lodge
Ministry for Pacific Peoples
Inside Systems Ltd
Steve Hodkinson Wellbeing Workshops
Smith Wood & Woods
Elemental Potential
Alpine Centre Cafe and Bar
SES Direct Ltd

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

Top Rail Ltd provides the Resolution Farming App, both an app and web-based application that provides farmers the ability to store…

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

Recycle South endeavour to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through employment by structuring our roles and responsibilities around the…

Real Estate South Limited is locally owned by Doug and Natalie Bath, both licensed real estate salespeople. The company was formed…

Luxury B&B style accommodation located in Te Anau

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

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

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

Caldwell Contracting is a family owned and operated business based in Edendale, Southland. An agricultural business providing a full comprehensive range…

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

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

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

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

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

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

We operate a 14 unit Qualmark rated 5 Star property on the lakefront in Te Anau, along with a Farm and…

Based in Invercargill Fortuna Group is involved in the purchase, establishment and operation of dairy farming businesses in the greater Southland…

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

Providing a range of corporate services including: - Financial reporting - Performance reporting - Procurement management - Risk policy and management…

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

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

Our team are Southland wide, with offices in Invercargill & Riverton and resident salespeople in Te Anau, Tuatapere, Winton, Bluff and…

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

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

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

Rest Home & Hospital was formerly run by the Little Company of Mary, but is now governed by a voluntary Board.…

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

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

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

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

The southernmost innovation network in the world - COIN South connects Southland entrepreneurs with the right knowledge, network and funding they…

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

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

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

Immigration Law Advice NZ offers professional advice. Serving the community is the main purpose behind the establishment of Immigration Law Advice…

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

Sustainable whitebait farming.

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

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

Optometry and eyecare.

Te Anau's longest running Bed and Breakfast. Laid out like a motel/hotel but with the personal touch of a B&B. Daily…

Hire service available for all tramping gear along with baby equipment. In addition a small taxi service available in Te Anau

We are the only Seaplane operating in the South Island, offering scenic flights and public access into Fiordland from Te Anau…

Renewable energy generator and retailer.

Aviation maintenance company servicing private, agricultural, commercial and private aircraft.

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

We offer a broad range of professional, innovative and tailored solutions for businesses, ranging from advice on IT, software, network infrastructure…

Travel agent broker.

Hyperscale Datacenter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leadership and business transformation consultancy.

Old fashioned, honest, original pickles and preserves.

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

Residential, lifestyle properties, subdivisions. Community orientated. Lived in the basin for 23 years.

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

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

Full service law firm.

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

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…

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