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

Lunch & Learn

Let’s Talk About AI with Simon Murphy
12.15pm-1.00pm Wednesday 13 Mar 2024

Join us for the first of our “Let’s Talk About…” lunch and learn events, brought to you by Business Whanganui Key Regional Partners, UCOL.

In this session, UCOL Academic Advisor and AI expert, Simon Murphy will let you know all about AI and how it is relevant to you, your business, and your profession. No charge to attend. Lunch provided. Prior registration essential.

Support Local Whanganui Business

Business After 5 at the Castlecliff International Artport
5.30pm Thursday 21 Mar 2024

Join us at the totally unique Castlecliff International Artport for our March Business After 5. CiA is housed in the Airliner formerly known as Air Chathams ZK-CIF and is opening its doors as a 2024 Artists Open Studio. Meet  other businesspeople, hear about the rejuvenation of Castlecliff and opportunities to participate from Jamie Waugh, have a drink and enjoy UZU authentic Japanese sushi, plus meet artists Fiona Thomas, Glen MacMillan and Loulou Krebs.

Business Owners & Key Decision Makers

Business for Good : Governance
7.00am-8.30am Tuesday 26 Mar 2024

Governance is not just about having a formal board structure, its about structures, strategy, risk management, setting direction, monitoring performance, defining your vision, mission, values, and culture; in a nutshell ensuring the business is set up for success. Practically, you might say, governance is working ‘on’ the business, and operations are what we do on a day-to-day basis which is working ‘in’ the business. In this session we are exploring what governance is, what’s appropriate for a business’ age and stage, and some considerations for establishing effective governance for your business.

Korero with our Board

Business Connect – Let us come to you
Appointments Available Friday 15 Mar 2024

Business Connect get-togethers offer the opportunity to connect one-to-one with our Board at your business. They’re a chance to share your vision, let us know your ideas, maybe vent a few frustrations, ask questions, and, if you’re willing, to show us the business your hard slog, super hero-like resilience, and awesome talent has created. Book a time below. See you at your place!

GET BUSINESS AWARDS READY

Whanganui Regional Business Awards 2024
June – November 2024

We are excited to be hosting the Whanganui Regional Business Awards this year. These high-profile awards celebrate excellence, innovation and creativity in the business and community sectors, and are a major highlight of Whanganui’s business calendar.

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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 the Business Whanganui Community

We facilitate a host of 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, guest speakers, and learning sessions, to our Board Korero and special interest group coffee meetups, we’re sure you’ll find something to interest you.

You can also raise awareness of your business, products, services, and the value you deliver to your customers by hosting a Business Whanganui networking event. If your business is on the smaller side that’s no problem as you can join with other small businesses for one of our Business Showcase events.

It’s said that “It’s not just who you know in business, it’s who knows you.” Contact us to find out more.

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