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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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Array ( [post_type] => post [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 10 [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [orderby] => date [order] => DESC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) 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
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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Nind Electrical Services
Spark Business Southland
Forsyth Barr
Kensington Consulting
Gore & Clutha Women’s Refuge
Fox Management Solutions Ltd
Quality Foods Southland Ltd
Retromaster Ltd
Southland Football
BioActive Soils
Occ Health South
Dear Lily
OneStaff Ltd
Netball South
Justin Lewis
Crunchy
Dunluce Boutique Accommodation
Milford Sound Lodge
NZ Aluminium Smelter
WSP New Zealand Limited
DATAGRID
Stabicraft Marine
Bremca Southland
Awarua Synergy
Shakespeare House
Platfoot Consultancy Ltd
Trev Terry Marine Limited
Industry Cafe
Auld Farm Distillery
Blender Design
The Plant Store
E H Ball & Son Ltd
Radfords on the Lake
The Southern Artisan Christmas Fete
Ace Machinery
Age Concern Southland
Say It Clearly Ltd
South Port NZ Ltd
Te Rourou, ONE Aotearoa Foundation Ltd
South Alive
Mediterranean Shipping Co
Southland Charity Hospital
Real Estate South Limited
Prime Range Meats
Sandfly Cafe
Ballantyne Quantity Surveying Services Ltd
Flintoffs Chartered Accountants Limited
McCarthy Media and Communications
Nest Egg Property Management Ltd
New Zealand Police
Accelerate Physiotherapy
Decom Electrical
Lighting Direct – Invercargill
Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
Cycling Southland
Inside Systems Ltd
Mr Green
Bowmont Wholesale Meats
Scania NZ – Invercargill Branch
Jackson Crooks Building Ltd
Nigel Moore – Property Brokers & Farmlands Proud
Hōnetana Productions
Caldwell Contracting Ltd
Rutter Civil Ltd
Invercargill Engineering Co Ltd
Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau
Rayners
Walsh Contracting Te Anau Ltd
Wallacetown Motors 2012 Ltd
South Stays
Thwaites Aluminium Ltd
Southern REAP Incorporated
The Ranch Bar & Grill
Latitude 46 Consultants Ltd
Robert Dennis Racing
Woodside Energy
KNL Travel Ltd
VelocityNet Ltd
Tile Centre Southland Ltd
The Batch Cafe Ltd
AMTEC Electrical Ltd
McCulloch Architects
Cancer Society Southland
Tuatara Lodge
Fiordland Frontier Supplies & Inspire
Southern Cross Hospital Invercargill
Southtech Ltd
Invest South GP Ltd
Institute of Directors – Otago Southland Branch
Parent to Parent Southand
Triflor NZ
Royalwolf New Zealand, a United Rentals Company
Southland Community Broadcasters Trust
Professionals
Marlene Campbell Consulting
Promo South Limited
Mediaworks Southland
Kaye’s Bakery
Rabobank
Computer Concepts Limited
The Southland Times
Ralph Moir Limited
360 Logistics Group
T & T Property Management
Tanzin Rika Electrical
Osborn Engineering
Jarra Architectural Homes
Eagles Eagles & Redpath
Southfish Co-op Ltd
Recce
Calvary Hospital Southland
Ray White – Te Anau
Meridian Energy Limited
Awarua Whānau Services
Mee & Henry Law Ltd
Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments
Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust
Wyndham Four Square

We have three early childhood centres in Southland - Te Anau, Winton and Invercargill, all built and opened within the last…

Electrical Contracting - Domestic and industrial electrical retail shop 100 Fiordland Electrical

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

We are a reasonably new medical centre providing family health and wellness services.

Sawmill and Timber Merchants.

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

Tooth works is a dental practice in Invercargill. We are currently a team of five female dentists, and two oral health…

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

Accounting Services

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

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

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

Hyperscale Datacenter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subway restaurant based 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…

Bricklaying

Source Development is a full service digital agency offering development, design and marketing services.

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

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

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

AML/CFT Consultancy business (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism) Audit-Advisory-Training for FIs (financial institutions) & DNFBPs (designated non-financial services businesses/professions…

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

Social Service Provider.

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

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

Set upon 2000 acres of farmland bordering the Fiordland National Park and overlooking Lake Manapouri, this iconic luxury boutique lodge showcases…

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

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

Steve offers engaging, evidence-based workshops that empower organisations to build a positive workplace culture. Focusing on positive mental health, enhancing resilience,…

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

Family Restaurant & Bar, located in Te Anau, Town Centre. Providing hearty meals, great hospitality and atmosphere. Operating for over 25…

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

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

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

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

We are not a suit and tie outfit. When we explain something to you, we want to ensure you understand. Accounting…

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

Milford Sound Lodge is an accommodation experience like no other. Set within the heart of Fiordland National Park, just minutes from…

Painting, Paperhanging and Specialised Coatings.

We offer a personalised health and wellbeing service and specialise in providing flexible workplace health plans and other wellbeing services to…

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

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

Optometry and eyecare.

Your business, our experience. Tap into more than 30 years of business experience, in senior management - exporting, manufacturing, food, aquaculture,…

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

Fresh Choice Supermarket in Te Anau offering both in-store and online grocery shopping.

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

Machinery Dealership.

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

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

Nationally recognised real estate franchise.

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

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

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

Wallace Murray provides a broad range of services across New Zealand. We are committed to providing high quality, innovative and cost…

Full service law firm.

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

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

Sustainable whitebait farming.

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

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

At EIS we're all about people. We provide a full range of engineering and electrical services to industrial sector businesses and…

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

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

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