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.
Upcoming Events
Practical, tailored workshops to help workplace trainers and leaders build skills, solve challenges, and boost performance.
LEARN AS YOU GO INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS OR GET IT DONE FAST-TRACK SERIES (4-workshops over 4-weeks) OR IMMERSIVE SERIES (4-workshops over 4-months).
Workshop 1: TRAINING NEEDS UNCOVERED
Tuesday 11th Feb 2025 or Wednesday 26th Feb 2025
In this workshop you will replicate real workplace challenges through extended case studies, guiding you to identify training needs and make actionable recommendations.
You’ll address real issues, think critically, and develop practical solutions in a supportive and engaging environment.
Workshop 2: CRAFTING LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Tuesday 18th Feb 2025 or Wednesday 26th Mar 2025
Use engaging case studies to master designing impactful training for individuals and groups.
Learn to create practical resources and tailor solutions to diverse needs, from quick fixes to comprehensive programs.
Leave ready to transform workplace challenges into growth opportunities.
Workshop 3: DELIVERING GREAT TRAINING
Tuesday 25th Feb 2025 or Wednesday 30th Apr 2025
Elevate your training delivery skills and gain confidence in engaging and motivating individuals and groups.
Using practical exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to meet diverse learning needs, encourage participation, and deliver lasting impact.
Workshop 4: TRAINING IMPACT INSIGHTS
Tuesday 4th Mar 2025 or Wednesday 28th May 2025
Discover practical tools to measure and maximise training impact. This workshop equips you with techniques to gather meaningful feedback and evaluate real-world results.
Use case studies and hands-on activities, to identify successes, address gaps and demonstrate the value of your training to your team and stakeholders.
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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.
