Waikato Chamber of Commerce

EVENT RECAP | Left Brain Leadership – The value of creativity in the workforce We were thrilled to collaborate with The University of Waikato for the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa, where Waikato University Alumni Kelvyn Eglinton (CMInstD), Janet Carson, Jeremy Mayall, Prof Nick Agar and MC Sacha Coburn explored the vital role of creativity in the workplace. Creativity drives problem-solving, strengthens partnerships, and fuels innovation, helping to build a sustainable workplace culture and empowering individuals to thrive. Thank you to all who attended!

EVENT RECAP | Using Intellectual Property to Grow Your Business Yesterday, we launched our first Midday Masterclass of 2025 with Kate Wilson from James & Wells IP, sharing how to leverage Intellectual Property (IP) for business growth! Key takeaways: ✅ Identify hidden assets like patents & brand value ✅ Protect & use them to scale faster and attract investors ✅ Learn from real-world IP success stories If you missed the event, you can watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gi6QX48b

EVENT RECAP | BA4 - Tieke Golf Estate and Kerr & Ladbrook Catering We had a fantastic turn out for our first BA4 of the year, thank you to all who attended! It was an excellent opportunity for guests to see the great venue, Tieke Golf Estate and try some of Kerr & Ladbrook’s incredible catering. Congratulations to Mike Johnson who won the business card draw and received the use of the Tieke Lounge for a full day as well as $300 towards catering! 

BUSINESS TRAINING | Conflict Management Training How much time do you devote to fighting fires for people, pussyfooting around people, proving your point to people or doing your best to stay awake when people are just going on and on and on?  People! Wouldn’t your job be so much easier if it wasn’t for PEOPLE? - but we need them, and they need us. Learn how to get on with people by understanding them in our next Business Training workshop with Mark Bunting from Open Communications. 📅 19 March 2025 |⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 💰 Chamber Members: $179 | Non-Members: $199 📢 Spots are limited—secure yours today! https://lnkd.in/geepSNFS

EVENTS 📅| Midday Masterclass – The Audience Advantage – Social Media 101 Do you want to define your audience, create standout content & elevate your brand? Join Sulaika, Amy and Emma from The Collective Agency for a Midday Masterclass on social media marketing! Date & time: Thursday March 20 12.00pm- 1.00pm 📍 Events Room 2, Wintec CBD Register here https://lnkd.in/gUb5daeH

OUT & ABOUT 🏙️| Hamilton Central Development Tour Yesterday, Rob joined Hamilton Central Business Association's development tour in the CBD. A huge thanks to Mike Neale from NAI Harcourts for leading the way through the city's latest transformational projects. It was an exciting chance to see first-hand what’s ahead for Hamilton’s CBD!

EVENTS 📅| What a Day on the Green! ⛳ Our annual Naylor Love, Waikato Chamber Golf Day was a huge success! With a full field of 36 teams, great company, and plenty of friendly competition, it was a day to remember. A massive thank you to all our sponsors—your support made this event truly special. 🏆 Congratulations to our 2025 champions, Soda Plumbing & Gas Ltd! Closely followed in second place was Forever Moore Productions and third place went to Naylor Love! Thanks to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait to do it all again next year!

EVENTS 📅| Inspire Beyond the Game – A Journey of Resilience with Alex Pledger Join us for an unforgettable Inspire event as former NZ Breakers star Alex Pledger shares his powerful story of resilience—both on the court and in his battle with cancer. From championship wins to overcoming stage 3 colorectal cancer, Alex’s journey is one of determination, strength, and inspiration. Now an ambassador for Bowel Cancer New Zealand, he’s using his experience to raise awareness and encourage early detection. 📅 Date: Wednesday 5 March, 6.45am – 8.00am 📍 Location: Events Room 1, Wintec CBD Last month’s Inspire event reached capacity – so register now to avoid missing out on this opportunity to hear from a true champion—on and off the court! Register here: https://lnkd.in/grm_Z387

EVENTS 📅| Union Square Thought Leadership with Brad Olsen Join us for the first Thought Leadership Event bought to you by Union Square Hamilton! Featuring top economist Brad Olsen JP who will share insights on market trends & business opportunities and CEO of Fosters Develop Rhys Harvey, as he unveils exciting future plans for Union Square! Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and network. Date & time: Thursday 13 March 4.00pm – 5.30pm Free for Union Square Tenants and Chamber members $30 for non-Chamber members Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjUvi2eg Foster Group Ltd

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