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W E L C O M E T O V O I C E

WELCOME TO THE SUMMER
2023 VOICE MAGAZINE
CONTENTS
As we approach Summer and having successfully navigated two of our
Welcome from Pete Coldwell, major events of the year in November, we now get a little time to reflect
General Manager and plan for the coming year.

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I want to thank everyone involved in the Business Excellence Awards.
Regional Business Partners From the incredibly supportive sponsors who make it possible to deliver
Network the event, through to the independent judges and all the entrants, it’s a
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real investment of time and commitment and we’re incredibly thankful
Chamber Hours over Holidays for that. A special thanks also to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre,
03 Feast Merchants who consistently deliver an amazing experience and the
entertaining performances from Luka’s Jazz Trio and Fua Creative.
ESG - Environmental, Social Captured perfectly by Brya Ingram, our Awards photographer for the
and Governance Disclosure evening. In addition, a huge thanks to the Chamber team who worked
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throughout the year and then for a very concentrated time over the last
Business Awards 2023 month to deliver and sell out the event.
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A Changing Landscape To the winners, congratulations on your success and a fantastic effort in
Sponsored Feature the high standard of submissions by nominees, and finalists. We do hope
19 you will contemplate the opportunity to enter again within the various
categories at this awards event in the future.
Infometrics
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Training & Events Coming Up We’ve had changes in the Chamber team with Zoe Gray moving onto HEB
at the Chamber Construction and Chris Shaw working on the Whale Trail. They did
24 fantastic jobs for us during their employment at the Chamber and I want
Welcome Onboard - New to sincerely thank them and wish them all the best in their new roles.
Chamber Members
25 I’m pleased to announce that Anna Clapcott has joined us as Events and
Membership Manager, and Megan Luff as the Education to Employment
Join the Young Chamber
28 Broker. Anna has recently relocated to Blenheim from Auckland, after an
impressive career as an Executive Assistant to C-Suite Management within
Sponsored Feature the banking industry. Megan has had extensive experience in the careers
29 guidance space in her varied roles at Marlborough Girls College, and she is
fantastically placed to use and expand her networks and knowledge to
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce connect youth to positive employment paths across the region.
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce
Level 1, 6-8 Scott Street I’m constantly in conversation with business owners and managers, and
Level 1, 6-8 Scott Street
www.marlboroughchamber.nz
www.marlboroughchamber.nz until recently the sentiment about the future has been fairly optimistic,
however, in the last few months I’ve noticed a subtle shift to a lower level
Editorial and Advertising
Editorial and Advertising of confidence. Yet despite that unease, we have Port Marlborough and the
E: anna@marlboroughchamber.nz Airport returning some great numbers in their annual results and many
E: anna@marlboroughchamber.nz
T: 021 935 844
T: 021 935 844 other businesses going well. The next six months will be an interesting
time for businesses as we wait for our new government to role out the
Cover photo kindly supplied by
Cover photo kindly supplied by changes. We will be monitoring this situation closely, and will work with
@bryaingramphotography
@bryaingramphotography our experts and analysts to provide insight into how the changes will
impact businesses in our region.

The Chamber held its AGM in November and I need to advise our
Chamber members that there will be a 5% increase in Membership Fees
effective 1st January 2024. We do appreciate your support and
understanding with this increase. The Chamber is your first point of call
for any business queries – we have an extensive network through our
membership and associations and can connect you with the expertise
and advice you need. Call or email me on pete@marlboroughchamber.nz
anytime to discuss how the Chamber can help you achieve excellence in
your business. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season.
Pete Coldwell
CEO Regards, Pete

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