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Some changes are afoot in the Regional
Business Partner Network.
The Chamber is proud to be the local
delivery partner for the Regional Business
Partner (RBP) Network.
This Network connects local businesses
owners and executives to advice and In 2024, the RBP programme will have
financial resources that support the an increased focus on management
development of their businesses. The capability development activities that
programme’s objective is to create stronger, include a peer learning aspect. Examples
better managed and more resilient local might include workshops or group
businesses, that are equipped to meet the training courses that bring together
challenges of operating in the current participants from different industries.
business environment.
The Chamber will be collaborating with
Service offered under the RBP programme high-quality local and national coaches,
include: trainers and other service providers, to
host programmes, workshops and
One-on-one advisory support, to help courses on a range of relevant topics. We
businesses identify and prioritise key would appreciate your inputs regarding
needs and plan ahead. topics that you would like to see
Access to up to 50% co-funding (to a addressed.
maximum of $5,000 p.a.) to contract
third-party experts to help build and In addition to this increased focus on
improve management capabilities in peer learning programmes, local
specific areas, including financial businesses will still have access to
management, strategy development, individualised one-on-one management
business planning, marketing, capability development support. Once
governance, exports or business again, we have several highly talented
sustainability. individuals and organisations, both local
Facilitating access to research and and from outside Marlborough, who
development grant funding, or co- specialise in this field.
funding for a range of innovation skills
programmes through Callaghan To investigate the options that might
Innovation, including LEAN production, exist for you to improve the
IP development and other services. management capability in your business,
Facilitating access to accredited local contact Alistair Schorn, the Chamber’s
business mentors and other local Development Advisor, on 021 330 923, or
business support mechanisms. alistair@marlboroughchamber.nz.
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