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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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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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Ethan Flack Limited
Front-Line Training Consultancy Ltd
Elles Road Veterinary Centre
Regional Ford
The Grocer
Indian Community Southland Inc
Quality Foods Southland Ltd
K G Richardson Ltd
The Southland Tribune
Walsh Contracting Te Anau Ltd
Active Southland
Fulton Hogan Southland
Back Country Foods Ltd
Pay Check
Focus Technology Group
ML Invercargill Ltd
South Centre Anglican Care
Helloworld Travel Gore
South Port NZ Ltd
Fowler Homes Southland
Prodigi Technology Services Ltd
Mortgage & Insurance Supply Southland
Kings Fishmarket
The Seriously Good Chocolate Company
Mitre 10 Te Anau
Southland Community College
Craigs Office Products Depot
NZME
Steve Hodkinson Wellbeing Workshops
Hilton Haulage Limited Partnership
Phoenix Services Ltd
Registered Master Builders Association Southern Region
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments
Waipounamu Contracting Ltd
Shakespeare House
Lighthouse Southland
Justin Lewis
Noel Leeming
Rent South Ltd
Kim Barker Strengths Coaching
SBS Insurance
RDA Consulting
Backlanz Limited
Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home
Top Rail Ltd (Trading as Resolution Farming App)
FMG
Sign Solutions Ltd
Rothbury Southland
Singh Building Ltd
Rutter Civil Ltd
Professionals
COIN South
Evans Freight 2000 Ltd
Milford Sound Tourism Ltd
Cra8 Fisheries
Occ Health South
Invercargill City Council
Recycle South
Land and Water Science
Southern Dairy Development Trust
Fiordland Joinery
Propertyscouts Invercargill
Voicecom
Forklifts NZ LTD
AWF
Barnardos
Shoe Clinic Invercargill
Lemon Creative
Joseph Mooney – MP for Southland
Kindergartens South
Todd Realty Limited
Bowmont Wholesale Meats
Howley Joinery Ltd
Cancer Society Southland
Southland Help
OneStaff Ltd
100% Fiordland Electrical
Square Up Building Limited
Dunluce Boutique Accommodation
Fi Innovations Ltd
Spartan Finance
Blue Duck Early Learning Centre
FlourBro
Paula Hibbs – Yorb Ltd
South Alive
Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Southern Group Training Trust
Blackwood Building Ltd
Fonterra
Lucas Auto Electrical Ltd
Real Estate South Limited
Safety1stNZ
Hammond Davidson Chartered Accountants
Fiordland Performing Arts Charitable Trust
Bluff Limited
WSP New Zealand Limited
Parent to Parent Southand
Decom Electrical
Pyper’s Produce
ELM Marketing
Mīharo
Number 10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop
Cheeky Kiwi Travel Ltd
La Toscana
Fiordland Jet
MSK Ultrasound Southland
360 Logistics Group
M G Photography
Osborn Engineering
Insurance Brokers Alliance Ltd
Good Tech Team
Lifetime Group Ltd
Wyndham Four Square
Nurturing Relationships
Blue River Dairy LP
Charlie’s Kitchen
Unique Minds
Mediaworks Southland
Gem Solutions Ltd

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marketelements are a local digital marketing and social media marketing agency that understands and works with small businesses.

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

Selling = Safety/PPE equipment and Workwear

Kings Fishmarket is a 3rd generation family owned and operated seafood company, specialising in the processing and marketing of iconic Southland…

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

We offer health and fitness facilities, personal training, out of school childcare, youth development and education training services supporting learners into…

Scenic boat cruises on Lake Te Anau.

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

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

A perfect spot to stop for a coffee, beer and wine, takeaways. A warm and spacious environment with beautiful surrounding views.

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

SIT offers over 250 programmes in a wide range of subjects and NZ qualifications. We are the home of the SIT…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Travel agent broker.

Automotive Repair One stop shop...wheels n wires we fix it - mechanical, agricultural, marine, WOF servicing, tyres - battery town agent

Sawmill and Timber Merchants.

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

Coaching for neurodiverse teens & adults to understand their brain , ways of thinking and improve wellbeing. Workplace coaching to improve…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greenlight Innovations is an Invercargill charity. We run community events, support not for profits and work to promote inclusivity, strengthen families…

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

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

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

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

I am a Health & Nutrition Coach working with people to help them improve and maintain metabolic health.

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

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

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

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

Mitre Wealth Management is an independently owned financial advisory company providing a range of investment services. We design and implement investment…

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

Using the plate of food as a vehicle to share stories and connections Chef Ethan Flack offers dining experiences that celebrate…

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

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

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

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

Training: Professional development programmes, careers advice, industry training, employment/job support services, literacy numeracy support, administration services. Youth (16-19) courses: Tourism, hospitality,…

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

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 sell the best pies in New Zealand.

We provide funding to non profit community organisations throughout the south covering Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas.

Landpro is a multi-disciplinary team of land development experts. We are the trusted advisors and enduring problem solvers for clients both…

Blue Sky Pastures is known worldwide. We supply global markets in more than 40 countries, and offer our customers the very…

Small-group, scenic and informative jet boat tours through Fiordland National Park.

Onestaff are Invercargill\'s leading recruitment agency for industrial, manufacturing and construction with expertise in both temp and permanent workers.

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

Proudly born in Southland, Awarua Synergy has searched the world for the best energy & eco-power solutions. Now, we are leading…

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

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