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Marlborough Chamber of Commerce

EVENTS

This year the Marlborough Chamber
delivered a range of first-class in-
person and online events to support
members and the community. The
easing of COVID-19 restrictions
enabled the Marlborough Chamber to
resume hosting in-person events in
the second half of 2021-22 while
continuing to offer a range of online
events, including webinars.

Our events provide premium networking BA5s continue to be one of the
opportunities as well as the chance to hear Marlborough Chamber's flagship
from a range of leaders and talent from across event series. Free for members to
government, business, sport, and other key attend, it's an excellent opportunity
sectors. Despite the challenges during the year, for our host members to showcase
our Events Manager delivered more than 65 their business. In addition, attending
online and in-person events and briefings. members get to connect and meet
Guest speakers at our functions included other businesses in the region. We
National Party Leader Christopher Luxon, ACT often hear our members say this is
Party Leader David Seymour, Productivity one of the most effective ways to
Commission Chair Dr Ganesh Nana, Reserve meet the wider business community,
Bank Chief Economist Paul Conway, and and many long-term connections
Rowing NZ Olympic Coach Mike Rodger and relationships are made at these
events.
2022 saw the welcome return of the Business
Excellence Awards from a two-year hiatus. The
gala dinner was staged at the iconic Omaka
Aviation Heritage Centre, with guests enjoying 12 Coffee & Catch Ups
a night of great food and entertainment
amongst the Dangerous Skies exhibition. The 9 Inspiring Speakers
event was a great success and celebrated the
8 Business After 5s
achievements of Marlborough businesses.
This year the Marlborough Chamber introduced
our Coffee and Catch Up series. Held monthly 4 Young Chambers
at the Chamber Business Hub, these sessions
allow current and prospective members a like 3 Tech Meet Ups
to join the team for an informal chat. This has
proved very popular and will continue in 2023.

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