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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ROAR Coffee Ltd
CBRE | Valuation & Advisory Services
Advocate Communications Ltd
Milford Sound Tourism Ltd
MASH Catering Limited
The Seriously Good Chocolate Company
Sono Sound Systems
Southland Multicultural Trust
South Pole Dance
Elles Road Veterinary Centre
Concept Solutions Ltd
Country Manor
VetNZ
SBS St James Theatre
Craigs Design & Print
Taylor Engineering & Contract Services
Agricentre South Ltd
Altered States 22 Limited
Fiordland Outdoors Co
C&R Insurance
Mitre Wealth Management
SBS Insurance
Birchwood Manor Motels
AWS Legal
Talk Visual
Lemon Creative
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Moody Chartered Accountants
Lighthouse Southland
Calvary Hospital Southland
Square Up Building Limited
Registered Master Builders Association Southern Region
Kiwiskips
Harcourts Invercargill
Morrifield Developments Ltd
Southwood Export Ltd
Woodside Energy
SES Direct Ltd
Southland Football
Party Plus 2005 Limited
Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Craigs Office Products Depot
Red Rabbit and Co Ltd
MOS Sheetmetal Ltd
Royalwolf New Zealand, a United Rentals Company
Rakiura Distilling Company Ltd
Hammond Davidson Chartered Accountants
Mataura Licensing Trust
Essential Resources
Blender Design
Windsor Stationery & Lotto 2022
Sanford Ltd
Fiordland Historic Cruises
BDO Invercargill
Inside Systems Ltd
Craigs Investment Partners
Cruise Te Anau
Lighting Direct – Invercargill
Indian at The Crescent
Wallacetown Motors 2012 Ltd
The Batch Cafe Ltd
Southland Charity Hospital
Enterprise Recruitment
The Plant Store
Gore Health Ltd
Noel Leeming
McCarthy Media and Communications
Shoe Clinic Invercargill
StabiX
Moreish Kitchen (2016) Limited
Jason Gorton Building Ltd
100% Fiordland Electrical
McKnight & Brown
McCulloch Architects
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
HR South
Wapiti Cafe & Bakery
Awarua Synergy
South Sea Spray Trust
JK’s Engineering
Harrisons Supplies Ltd
Tuatara Lodge
OfficeMax
Bonisch Consultants
Paula Hibbs – Yorb Ltd
Source Development
Top Rail Ltd (Trading as Resolution Farming App)
Hot Yoga Invercargill
Good Tech Team
Aquila Sustainable Farming
WSP New Zealand Limited
Strategic Software
Ann Milne Education
Findex (NZ) Ltd
Image Boats
Great South
Fiordland Performing Arts Charitable Trust
SOUTHBUILD ITM
Kiwi Saffron 2017 Ltd
Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Nest Egg Property Management Ltd
Sixteen Nine
Digital Stock
Fat Bastard Pies
D G Archer Construction
Premium Marine Technology Limited
Distinction Luxmore Hotel Te Anau
Cancer Society Southland
Rent South Ltd
GAP Contracting Ltd
Invercargill Public Art Gallery
Singh Building Ltd
Davaar & Co
Netball South
Fisher Aluminium Southland
Bluff Engineering and Welding
Fiordland Cinema & Bar
Strawberry Sound
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

Owned by a local Te Anau family. See stunning views of our gorgeous lake and mountains. Our Holiday Park facilities include…

Design and Build company.

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

Go2NewZealand have been showcasing the best that New Zealand has to offer for over 17 years. We run small-group multi-day or…

Insurance, investment, KiwiSaver, mortgages and lending, financial adviser, broker. General, personal, life, trauma, business, health, life, total & permanent disability Insurance,…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specialists in air bnb, motel, new builds and private residential, settlement and end of tenancy cleaning services using ENJO a chemical…

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

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

We are a Southland based business that has been operating for over 30 years in Invercargill & under new ownership since…

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

Full suite of legal services to the regions of Southland and Central Otago. Offices, located in Gore, Invercargill and Queenstown. Our…

Sustainable whitebait farming.

We provide online automated business services to enable our customers to process business information and electronic business documents such as supplier…

Te Tapu o Tane is an exciting new native tree and plant nursery venture with charitable purpose, and we are commencing…

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

Lazy tunes & Sunny Mountain Views The Sandfly Cafe has all day sun, indoor & outdoor seating. Full breakfast menu, lunch…

We provide quality Conveyancing, Property law, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estates, Relationship Property, Estate Planning and Commercial matters.

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

Authorised financial advisers - Investment planning and portfolio management, stockbroking, superannuation and KiwiSaver.

Retail hardware and trade store.

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

Fiordland Lakeview is situated on the lakefront with spectacular views of the lake and mountains. We offer a selection of one…

Jubilee Budget Advisory Service is a free and confidential service in Southland, helping to build financial capability and resilience in the…

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

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

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

Transport and storage facilities across New Zealand.

Dine in, takeaway, and home delivery pizza/pasta shop operating since 1990.

Service Station with parts sales, convenience store and general repair

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

We offer a range of services including: Direct drilling, cultivation, agricultural spraying & fencing services. We operate in Te Anau and…

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

We are a small locally owned company - completing renovations, residential builds, sheds and light commercial projects

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

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

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

NZME is a leading New Zealand media and entertainment business. Whether reading, listening, watching, our audience gets the content they want…

Tractor motorbike and farm machinery parts, sales and service center. Specializing in Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Yamaha and a wide…

One stop health and well-being shop with an attached natural health care center and an organic deli. We stock a large…

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…

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

Music South is a purpose built teaching studio in Invercargill. Our rapidly expanding music school offers quality tuition from qualified, music…

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

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

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

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

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

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

The purpose of the Fiordland Business Association is to connect, support and advocate for the Fiordland business community.

We: Sell, repair, maintain. What: Agricultural, residential and industrial; water Pumps, Spray Gear, Air Compressors, Nitrogen Generators, Water Blasters, Milking Systems,…

Your partner for innovation success.

Follow differently. Be the Orange Sheep. Book your Independent Marketing Audit and force every customer touch point and marketing dollar under…

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

Occ Health South are a team of Registered Nurses who specialise in occupational/workplace health. Services include pre-employment, post-employment, annual medicals, influenza…

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

Nationally recognised real estate franchise.

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

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