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W E L C O M E T O V O I C E
CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN
2023 VOICE MAGAZINE
Welcome from Pete Coldwell, As one of 30 Chambers of Commerce, we’re one
CEO of New Zealand’s most influential business
01 networks in the country. We’re able to make
Membership Benefits representation to central government on a wide
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Advocacy for our Members 03 range of issues affecting our members and the
wider business community.
Snapped at Chamber Events
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On a local level we work closely with
Advocacy Marketing Marlborough District Council and are involved in
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several forums, committees and groups where we
Intro to Business War Gaming
10 can raise issues on an on-going basis and ensure
that the voice of the business community is
Infometrics - Regional Data
12 heard.
Training & Events Coming Up
at the Chamber We need to understand the external pressures
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impacting your business in the current
Welcome Onboard - New environment. After facing the challenges of the
Chamber Members
15 pandemic, weather events, staff shortages, supply
Marlborough Boys' College chain challenges and changes to employment
Technology Department law we’re aware that there are also other factors
Recruitment Campaign at play. Understanding those is crucial so that we
17 do the work the business community needs us to.
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce As part of our advocacy planning for the October
Level 1, 6-8 Scott Street general election we will be seeking insights from
www.marlboroughchamber.nz our membership so we can get a picture of
what’s important to you.
Editorial and Advertising
E: zoe@marlboroughchamber.nz Over the coming weeks we will be asking a series
M: 027 237 0779 of questions through our fortnightly evoice
newsletter and on our social media channels and
I encourage you to take the (very short) time to
answer them.
We have already got the ball rolling with the
Regional Survey (the results of which will be out
later this month), but we are also keen to get a
current snapshot of any pressing issues and/or
if you'd like to have a chat please feel free to
drop me a line or give me a call.
Pete Coldwell Pete
CEO
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