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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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Tonic Interior Systems Ltd
Ajax Building Contractors Ltd
Back Country Foods Ltd
ANZ Bank Ltd – Business
New Zealand Police
MASH Catering Limited
Unique Minds
PGG Wrightson – Te Anau
Blackwood Building Ltd
Shane Knapp Building
Miles Better Pies
Yunca Group
Awarua Synergy
Kiwiskips
Charlie’s Kitchen
Penny Simmonds – Member of Parliament for Invercargill
DHL Global Forwarding NZ Ltd
Southland Multicultural Trust
PRLaw
Party Plus 2005 Limited
Pankhurst Sawmilling Ltd
Quest Invercargill Hotel
Marlene Campbell Consulting
Southern REAP Incorporated
Gore District Council
Cross Group
One New Zealand
E H Ball & Son Ltd
Southern Group Training Trust
Adaptive Health and Safety Ltd
O’Connor Richmond
Bannerman Cruickshank Pryde
Sheet Metalcraft
McCulloch Architects
Good Tech Team
UniMed
Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
WB & MM Hunter
Inside Systems Ltd
Southern Rental Properties Ltd
First Security
Fox Management Solutions Ltd
Hokonui Rūnanga Research & Development Ltd
Community Networking Trust
Shoe Clinic Invercargill
Wynn Williams
Retromaster Ltd
Cra8 Fisheries
Kepler Oaks Chalets and Horse Trek’s
Active Southland
SBS Bank Invercargill
Ray White – Te Anau
Hospice Southland Charitable Trust
Simpson Grierson
The Building Intelligence Group
Young Reflections
Transcare 2021 Ltd
Phoenix Services Ltd
Tooth Works
Smith Wood & Woods
Elemental Potential
Primary People
Kyber Health Care Ltd
KNL Travel Ltd
Professionals
Taylor Engineering & Contract Services
K G Richardson Ltd
Concept Solutions Ltd
flawed&fabulous Cleaning
Howley Joinery Ltd
Te Puāwai Developments Ltd
Todd Realty Limited
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Easy Bins Southland Ltd
Shakespeare House
Indian at The Crescent
Say It Clearly Ltd
Premium Marine Technology Ltd
Fonterra
IFS Growth Ltd
BioActive Soils
Jane Gilder Sewing & Design
Russell Cunningham Properties Ltd
The Fat Duck
MSK Ultrasound Southland
Woodside Energy
Jubilee Budget Advisory Service
Trev Terry Marine Limited
Square Up Building Limited
Cruise Te Anau
Drivetech
Total Life
The Cosmetic Clinic Invercargill
J Fraser & Sons Ltd
360 Logistics Group
WSP New Zealand Limited
Marshall Industries Ltd
Lucas Auto Electrical Ltd
Fiordland Cinema & Bar
Fi Innovations Ltd
Your Virtual Sidekick
Simpsons Chartered Accountants
Immigration Law Advice NZ Ltd
MPE Limited
Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ
Stewart Island Flights
Fulton Hogan Southland
McCallums Group
Special Olympics Southland
Talk Visual
AWF
Crest Commercial Cleaning
Rothbury Southland
Southland Rural Support Trust
Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust
Southern Cross Hospital Invercargill
ROAR Coffee Ltd
Craigs Investment Partners
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern

Supply & installation of suspended ceilings & wall systems, along with acoustic solutions. Large & small projects - commercial, retail, education,…

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

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

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

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

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

We transport people to nature by providing complete transport planning and water taxi services to the Milford Track, Kepler Track as…

Spartan Finance is a finance brokering business specialising in helping clients meet their finance needs when purchasing plant, machinery and motor…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Social Service Provider.

New CBD development for Invercargill, currently under construction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subway restaurant based in Te Anau

The Fat Duck is a gastropub located in beautiful Te Anau. We love our region and the people that live here.…

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

Boutique Southland based Cleaning Company. Servicing residential, commercial clients and specialising in New builds. Services include one cleaning and window cleaning.

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

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

We supply and install IT and CCTV camera equipment Southland wide.

Community Legal Services from East to West Coast from Rakiura up to above Tapanui. These services are free to the majority…

Motel with 12 apartments in the main motel as well as a 3-bedroom cottage next to the Motel. We took over…

Small building construction business.

A youth development organisation established in 1976. Our work is community focused and aims to nurture mental wellness in young people…

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

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

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

Service Station with parts sales, convenience store and general repair

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

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

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

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

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

Renewable energy generator and retailer.

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

OfficeMax is your one-stop-shop for office supplies, stationery, education products, health and hygiene services or office furniture. Order by phone, email…

Transport and storage facilities across New Zealand.

Your partner for innovation success.

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

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

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

Absolute Land Solutions is a land surveying and resource management planning consultancy specialising in subdivisions and land use consent applications.

ADVANTESCO is Peplink's full stocking distributor in NZ, Apple Consultant and with own NOC Center.

Wee Nippers Early Childhood Centre, Invercargill provides a vibrant, caring, educational environment for children, their families and whānau. Since 2012, Wee…

Nationally recognised real estate franchise.

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

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

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

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

With a selection of indulgent cakes available in varying sizes and with your personalized colour choice you are able to create…

We are a husband / wife led team running a full service collision repair centre and rental car company (Invercargill Rental…

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

IPAG is responsible for the care, collection and curation of Invercargill’s public art collection. Based at He Waka Tuia Art +…

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

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

Whether you’re a small start-up or mature business, we’ll stand beside you to make more possible. With almost a century of…

Licensed Building Practitioner based in Western Southland.

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

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

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