The Business Awards are Under Way!
Do you know someone who has put a lot of hard work into their business?
Help them be recognised for their achievements.
By nominating a business they will have the chance to:
· build public profile · increase business opportunities
· increase networks · win a prestigious award
Help us find Hutt City’s best business - NOMINATE ONE NOW (Please feel free to nominate your own business)
For the nomination form please click here Business Excellence Awards
Nominations close 20th August
Entries close 24th September
Finalists Annouced - 10th September
Finalists Function - 21st October
Awards Dinner - 10th November
90 Day Employment Probation Period Survey
A survey was sent out the Hutt Chamber Database to gauage their views about the 90 day employment period and the impact this has had on respondents businesses. The survey was emailed out to HVCC mailing list of 2000 companies. 241 reponses were received to the survey.
To find out the results of the survey please click here 90 Day Dismissal Survey
Welcome to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce is a highly progressive, vital and innovative society of business people. Established in 1943, the Chamber continues to bring its members international market intelligence and trading resources through its active links with the 20,000 strong worldwide Chamber of Commerce movement.
Your local Chamber also provides expert business advice, guidance and training, as well as operating an active, business-generating, network-building programme right here in the Hutt. There are many training and networking opportunities available at your Chamber. To find out what is happening, click the Networking and Training Seminars links.
Through Business Hutt Valley Ltd, our joint venture with CBD+ Ltd, we are the powerful voice of the Hutt Valley commercial community, actively engaged in advocacy and representation locally, regionally and nationally. In addition, the joint venture provides increased resources to assist individual businesses and promote local business in the wider community.
Success does not just happen – we have to make it happen. It’s a hard road to the top. Your Chamber is here to help make the climb a little easier.
NZTE Management Training Assistance Scheme
If your business has fewer than 50 full-time employees, you may be eligible for financial assistance from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) to partially cover the costs of management training courses completed between 1 July 2010 and 30 September 2010.
This is an interim scheme to continue helping business owners and managers to improve their management capabilities while a new network of regional partners and capability voucher system are being established by NZTE. Details about the NZTE Management Training Assistance Scheme are available at www.nzte.govt.nz/training