Upcoming events at the South Canterbury Chamber:
Young Chamber Pizza Night @ Zest
To be held at: Zest, 4a Elizabeth St, Timaru. Cost: Free to attend, with pizza supplied courtest of Zest. Cash bar available for drinks.
The Young Chamber Pizza night will feature guest speaker Tony Shaw, partner of Timpany Walton talking about the challenges of succeeding in the competitive service-based sector of business. Tony’s law practice won the service category of the 2010 South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Register by emailing commerce@southcanterbury.org.nz
New members morning tea
Tuesday 21 February and Wednesday 22 February
This is a great chance for new members to come along and meet other business owners and managers who have recently joined the Chamber. You'll also have the chance to meet our staff and find out more about the services and training opportunities on offer by the Chamber. To register contact Matt on 687 2733.
BA5 supporting the MRI fundraising campaign
Wednesday 7 March, 5.30pm - 7pm. Details coming soon.
Institute of Directors Cocktail Function
Monday 12 March, 5.45pm - 7.45pm
To be held at: The Grosvenor Hotel, Cains Tce, Timaru. Free to attend.
The Chamber is joining with the Canterbury Branch of the Institute of Directors to host a cocktail function in Timaru, featuring guest speaker, Dr William Rolleston. Dr Rolleston is managing director of biotechnology company South Pacific Sera, and he will share his governance experiences. He is also South Canterbury President and National Vice President of Federated Farmers and chairman of the Ministry of Science and Innovation’s Innovation Board and a member of the Science Board. To register email chamber@southcanterbury.org.nz
Deputy Prime Minister guest speaker luncheon
To be held at: Ginger & Garlic, Stafford St, Timaru. Cost: $30 per person. Cash bar available for drinks.
The Chamber is joining with Aoraki Development Business and Tourism and Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew in hosting the Deputy Prime Minister Bill English at this guest speaker luncheon, on Friday, February 24. The topic of the presentation is: The Value of the regions to New Zealand's economy - the opportunities and the threats.
Register now by emailing commerce@southcanterbury.org.nz or phone 687 2733. Limited numbers are available so early registration is recommended. Invoices will be issued and confirmation of your booking will be made on receipt of payment .
OfficeMax Chamber Golf Classic
Thursday 22 March, 12.30pm tee-off, Gleniti Golf Club.
Members are encouraged to make the most of this purely social event on Chamber calendar, and make up a team of four from their office or bring along some clients. The Golf Classic ends with dinner at the Clubhouse, and the prizegiving. Registrations opening soon.
