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

3 May 2024
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6 May 2024
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14 May 2024
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17 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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Retromaster Ltd
Kiwi Saffron 2017 Ltd
SBS Bank Invercargill
West Invercargill Health
Mel Munnik Wardrobe Editing and Personal Styling
Fiordland Performing Arts Charitable Trust
Advocate Communications Ltd
Environment Southland
Community Trust South
Southern Farmers Market
Voicecom
Sheet Metalcraft
Embrace Orthodontics
Shoe Clinic Invercargill
Windsor New World
Agricentre South Ltd
E-Type Engineering Ltd
Rutter Civil Ltd
Fowler Homes Southland
Aon
Mediterranean Shipping Co
VetNZ
One New Zealand
Craigs Office Products Depot
Occ Health South
Southwood Export Ltd
Calvary Hospital Southland
Rent South Ltd
Butler and Associates
Focus Technology Group
Global Bite Cafe
NEO Skin Lab
Invercargill Engineering Co Ltd
Latitude 46 Consultants Ltd
WM Environmental Ltd
ComplEat Wellness
Daiken Southland Limited
Auld Farm Distillery
Regional Ford
Te Tapu o Tāne Limited
Miles Better Pies
Transcare 2021 Ltd
Bev’s Tramping Gear Hire
Primary People
Red Rabbit and Co Ltd
Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd
Invercargill Airport Ltd
Invercargill and Winton Flooring Xtra
Aden Motel
Lakeside Service Centre
AWF
The Southland Tribune
Lifetime Group Ltd
Active Southland
Pankhurst Sawmilling Ltd
Trev Terry Marine Limited
Marketelements
Tonic Interior Systems Ltd
McCulloch Architects
Woodside Energy
Fiordland Cinema & Bar
YMCA
Miele Apiaries Ltd
Fortuna Group
The Custom Bubble
Calder Stewart Construction Ltd
Hojo New Zealand Limited
First Security
The Building Intelligence Group
Pay Check
Propertyscouts Invercargill
Te Rourou, ONE Aotearoa Foundation Ltd
Hokonui Rūnanga Research & Development Ltd
Segard Masurel
Tooth Works
Bluff Engineering and Welding
MOS Sheetmetal Ltd
Bragg Building & Design Ltd
Cabot Lodge
Go2NewZealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand – Southland District Office
South Pole Dance
Invercargill Club
Back Country Foods Ltd
Jackson Crooks Building Ltd
Invercargill Public Art Gallery
NZ Red Cross Invercargill
Bayleys Southland Real Estate
Lighting Direct – Invercargill
Waipounamu Contracting Ltd
Invercargill Digital Marketing
ASB Bank
Ambrosia Designer Florist
Invercargill Young Professionals
House of Travel Invercargill
Accelerate Physiotherapy
SW Real Estate
McCarthy Media and Communications
WB & MM Hunter
ILT Stadium Southland
Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust
ELM Marketing
Cycling Southland
Phoenix Services Ltd
Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust
Festival Farm
D G Archer Construction
Unique Minds
Dynamic Maintenance 2023 Ltd
Milford Sound Lodge
E H Ball & Son Ltd
South Alive
Maiden Stone Ltd
Silberhorn
Source Development
ArchDraught
Hato Hone St John Invercargill
Drivetech

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

The newly-renovated bar has craft beer on tap, fine wines & one of the biggest varieties of whisky and gins, all…

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

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

Travel agent broker.

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

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

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

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

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

Southland's largest range of tiles. Visit our 360m2 showroom for all your tiles (floor/wall) and tiling needs including full Mapei range…

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

Ralph Moir Limited provides services in surveying, land development, wastewater system design, resource management and engineering.

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

Bookkeeping and Business Support - Preparation of annual accounts, tax returns, GST & payroll. We are 100% Xero offering Xero training,…

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

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

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

NZ baking manufacturing business.

We sell the best pies in New Zealand.

Cafe in Invercargill

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

Social Service Provider.

The Southland Tribune is a digital \'newsletter\' (powered by Substack) that is sent via email to subscribers. We shine a light…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Design and Build company.

Offering legal services in areas of law including criminal, family, employment, conveyancing, trusts, ACC, civil and immigration.

Our vision is to contribute to the elimination of sexual harm against women, children and men in society by offering support,…

Small building construction business.

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

Old fashioned, honest, original pickles and preserves.

Hōnetana Productions is videography business based in Invercargill, New Zealand. We specialize in weddings, corporate videos and content creation.

Trusted technology and transformation experts. We enable New Zealand organisations to achieve business outcomes through the successful delivery of technology and…

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

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

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

Service Station with parts sales, convenience store and general repair

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

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

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

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

A Nurse Practitioner led specialist mental health service for mild to moderate mental health needs.

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

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

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

Services: Leadership training, facilitation, consultation and 1-on-1 coaching. A highly regarded corporate trainer, Mark Greaney is fixated on making learning positive,…

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

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

ILT operates many businesses in the hospitality industry in Invercargill, including hotels, motels, restaurants, bars and retail liquor outlets, plus a…

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

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

Invercargill's first indoor golf simulator business. Perfect spot for keen golfers and people looking to have a bit of fun with…

Nationally recognised real estate franchise.

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

We are newly established trust in the Creative Art Therapy Space creating accessibility without barriers - We care about the health…

Sawmill and Timber Merchants.

Sheep and beef farming.

FMG has its roots firmly planted in rural New Zealand, which is why you will find that we are different when…

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

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