As part of the largest 'by business, for business' organisation in the world, the focus of the Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce is an integral part of the brand - 'business vitality'. Connected to the International Chambers of Commerce and an Accredited Member of the NZ Chambers of Commerce, the Hawke's Bay Chamber's strongest advocates are those members who recognise the unique position of this organisation in the business community. Whether their businesses are long-established or new initiatives and operate locally, nationally or globally, members who work their association with the Chamber benefit their own organisations and the wider business community.
 Adrienne Pierce, Smart Franchising (NZ) Ltd: "The Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce has been part of my 'business plan' since opening my first business in Hastings, September 1992. My membership has continued uninterrupted since then. As a past councillor and a member I have had a huge amount of value from belonging to a group that is positive and focused on business owners in our region."
Darryl Hook, The New Zealand Souvenir Company Ltd: "Our membership pays direct dividends for us through our participation in the business networking programmes and small business seminars. We have been able to turn our attendances into results by way of sales orders."
Murray Sawyer, Television Hawke's Bay: "I support workshops and social functions organised by the Hawke's Bay Chamber because I believe it is important to rub shoulders with business people like myself working in the same community environment, dealing with the same challenges. It is important because inevitably there is always someone in the Chamber who has had similar experiences who can either impart advice or in turn receive advice which helps us all."
5 platforms for increasing business effectiveness:
Become a driver in the legal and political decisions that affect your business. Speak with the volume of a collective voice and be heard above the rest. Services include: Hawke's Bay Business Forum, mini-forums with Mayors, focus groups with Ministers of the Crown, submissions to local and central Government.
Gain access to a huge network of potential partners and customers. Join the ultimate business network and forge new relationships.Services include: Business After 5 events, b-networked (monthly speednetworking events), annual Hawke's Bay Business Awards program and gala night, dinners, breakfasts, Chamber newsletter, Chamber directory, Chamber website.
Exercise your ability to be the best you can be and maintain a healthy business.
Services include: Biz information centre (Hawke's Bay), referral to mentoring, b-wise seminars, support of business education.
Break down borders and tap into the world's largest international business network. Services include: Overseas market contacts, www.b-vital.com, www.hbexportersclub.co.nz, ICC International Arbitration, export certificates, carnets, 0800 EXPORT line.
Be advantaged by collective buying privileges and get ahead in the dollar game. Includes BIG savings on: Petrol, stationery, vehicles, telecommunications, IT, liquor and more.
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