Past events

Ingredients for business success from Sabato -

Our October Business Club event was a delicious occasion. We learnt from the best in business by Kiwi couple Phil and Jacqui Dixon from Sabato who shared their flavoursome story and the recipe for their success in the current environment.

Sabato was founded in 1993, to supply artisan quality ingredients from Europe and over the past sixteen years has grown considerably to become a leading food importer and distributor, catering to the needs of chefs and ‘foodies’ throughout New Zealand.

Network on the Shore - August 2009

The August Business Club was held on the North Shore, where renowned Westpac Economist, Doug Steel, told us his predictions for economic trends and how they can provide opportunities for your business.

As one of New Zealand’s most prominent economic commentators, Doug also shared his advice for prospering in the current economic climate.

From Honey to Money: the Sweet Story of Comvita - May 2009

The first Business Club event on the 14 May 2009 featured Scott Coulter, Sales and Marketing Manager at Comvita.

Scott told the sweet tale of how a backyard bee business grew to be the world’s largest player in the Manuka Honey market and shared the mouthwatering secrets behind the success of Comvita’s global strategic marketing and sales efforts.

NZTE Biotechnology Exporter of the Year, Comvita now sells its iconic natural health products in over 20 countries.

November 2008 - Creating Business Success in Wearable Art

This time attendees were more 'WOWed' than ever before!

The last Business Club of the year - a cornerstone of the Chamber calendar - was on Wednesday November 5th where we presented Gabrielle Hervey, spirited CEO of the World of WearableArts. 

Her vision has ensured this icon has become a successful business that has seen both incredible growth and retained deep loyalty to its underpinning principle of twisting conventional perceptions of art, fashion and dance.

May 2008

Guest speaker Paul Davies, former dairy farmer turned founder of iconic New Zealand brand Pop’n’Good Popcorn.

Paul's fascinating story started in 1987 when he first investigated corn as a type of farm diversification, through to today, where Pop’n’Good is New Zealand’s largest supplier of popcorn.

Paul shared his experiences in the challenges of building a business through the early years and provided invaluable insight and advice to potential exporters.

Fuel your business growth October 2007

Guest speaker Peri Drysdale, founder of Snowy Peak and Untouched World. 

Peri shared her experiences, advice and insights into developing an iconic Kiwi company, including the secrets behind the phenomenal global success of her products.