Connect | Grow | Advance
Business Whanganui is the leading independent business association in the Whanganui region, and an Accredited Member of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce network. We champion the interests of Whanganui business, ensuring your voice is represented locally, regionally, and nationally. We provide support, learning, networking and promotional opportunities for business of all sizes, ages, and stages, and help you to connect, grow and advance your business.
Our community is vital, energetic, creative, connected, and well informed. Join us today.
Congratulations to our 2024 Business Award Finalists!
Alarm Watch
Angry Fox Bar
Article Café
Bayleys Whanganui
Beaver Tree Service
Bullet Cup
Caci Whanganui
Cactus Creme Cafe
Emmetts Civil Construction
Fleet Line Markers
Get Glazed
Home SWEET Home Care
NZ Structural and Engineering
Papaiti Gin
Property Brokers
Rivercity Tree Services
Thompson Plumbing
Upstaged
The Vinyl Room
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Whanganui UNESCO City of Design
Tohu – seal of quality
The Whanganui UNESCO City of Design Tohu is a badge of origin and authenticity that symbolises design that has been shaped by the Awa. To adopt the Tohu, businesses must agree to four key principles. If these resonate with you, visit cityofdesignwhanganui.nz to learn more: 1. I am a business, organisation or sole trader based in the Whanganui River region; 2. My product has been designed in the Whanganui River region; 3. My product seeks to make a positive contribution to our community; 4. My business is committed to sustainable development
Note: There are specific products not eligible to use the Tohu. These include any products for vaping, smoking, gambling and alcohol.
Upcoming Events
Book Club
Wine & Words Book Club Thu 14 Nov 5.30pm
Coffee & Cake Book Club Thu 21 Nov 10.00am
Complimentary for Members
Book Club are small group gatherings for members interested in learning through books and discussion; in developing themselves as business leaders; and in growing their businesses.
AWARDS CEREMONY & DINNER TICKETS
2024 Whanganui Regional Business Awards
5.30pm Saturday 16 Nov 2024
This will be a very special celebration of Whanganui, our businesses, individual and team achievement, recognition of excellence in business practices, appreciation for good food and artisan liquid refreshments, experience the highest standards in hospitality, enjoy the chance to connect and reconnect, to laugh, to dance and to support our local community. First in, best placed.
Business for Breakfast
Tue 19 Nov 7.00am-8.30am
@FRANK. Members $30+ | Public $40+
Fuel your morning, power your business with Business for Breakfast. Each month we have different speakers from our business community sharing what they do, and offering tips and learning to support smarter business. Details about our November speakers coming soon. Join us for 90 minutes of good food and great company.
Whanganui Chamber of Commerce & Industry Incorporated
139th Annual General Meeting
Thu 28 Nov 5.00-6/30pm
Business Whanganui, 139 Guyton Street, Whanganui
Register to attend, view the Agenda, and download the Board Member Nomination Form by clicking on the button below.
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Good Business
Artificial Intelligence & Privacy
Thinking about privacy is vital if you are going to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools well. AI refers to computer systems that do tasks which seem like intelligent behaviour, such as finding patterns or categorising. This includes generative AI tools, as well as other systems that interpret data or automate tasks… read more
Articles
CREATE A PITCH FOR YOUR BUSINESS
An elevator pitch is a concise and compelling statement that describes who you are, what you do, and why you do it. It’s called an “elevator pitch” because it should be short enough to be delivered during a brief elevator ride. Maybe in New Zealand we could call it a “lift pitch”, but it doesn’t have quite the same appeal… read more
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OUR VISION, VALUES, PURPOSE
Learn more about us, what we believe, and how we serve the Business Whanganui community by taking a moment to read through our Vision, Values and Purpose statement below and our Four Strategic Pillars – the areas of focus that underpin our delivery…. read more
Be part of Business Whanganui
We host a range networking and learning events to help you to be more widely known, connected, informed, inspired, and more successful in your business.
From our biennial regional business awards, business for breakfast or lunch and after 5 gatherings, factory tours, just-for-fun events, thought leader guest speakers, and learning sessions, we’re sure you’ll find something to interest you.
We also have promotional opportunities for you to raise awareness of your business, products, services, and the value you deliver to your customers, including hosting a Business Whanganui networking event.
It’s not just who you know in business, it’s who knows you. Contact us to find out more.
