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Latest Chamber News
A New Chapter for the Chamber
Chamber CEO Ali Boswijk has been appointed Director of Hiwa, the new arts development agency for Nelson Tasman. Ali has been Chief Executive of the Chamber since early 2019 and will remain with the organisation, on a part-time basis, during a planned transition to a new Chief Executive.
Inspiring Women Business Conference
The Inspiring Women Business Conference is bringing women together at the Trafalgar Centre on 22 and 23 October for two days of conversation, connection and fresh perspectives on leadership, business and career development.
Mentoring for local businesses and Chamber members
Are you a start-up wanting advice, got a new business idea you want to run past someone, or are you facing challenges in your business? The Chamber is here to support you every step of the way.
A New Chapter for the Chamber
Chamber CEO Ali Boswijk has been appointed Director of Hiwa, the new arts development agency for Nelson Tasman. Ali has been Chief Executive of the Chamber since early 2019 and will remain with the organisation, on a part-time basis, during a planned transition to a new Chief Executive.
Inspiring Women Business Conference
The Inspiring Women Business Conference is bringing women together at the Trafalgar Centre on 22 and 23 October for two days of conversation, connection and fresh perspectives on leadership, business and career development.
Mentoring for local businesses and Chamber members
Are you a start-up wanting advice, got a new business idea you want to run past someone, or are you facing challenges in your business? The Chamber is here to support you every step of the way.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Knowledge @ Noon - Scaling a Business (Nelson) NEW DATE
- 20 Oct 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This presentation will cover building systems so the business runs without you, repeatable sales engines and diversification, automation and process design, managing rapid growth without breaking operations and the challenge of managing upfront costs before revenue starts to come in.
Knowledge @ Noon - Productivity in Your Business (Māpua)
- 21 Oct 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Help recognise where productivity is being lost through delays, rework, bottlenecks, inconsistent processes and day-to-day firefighting.
The session will introduce continuous improvement in straightforward business language and provide participants with practical tools they can use immediately.
Inspiring Women Business Conference
- 22 Oct 2026 (10:30 am)
to 23 Oct 2026 (5:00 pm)
- Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Inspiring Women is a boutique two-day conference exploring leadership, confidence, ambition, and the realities behind success. Immersive and connection-led, this is not a traditional conference. It is a space to reflect, recharge, build meaningful relationships, and leave inspired, empowered, connected, and equipped with fresh perspectives.
Knowledge @ Noon - Scaling a Business (Nelson) NEW DATE
- 20 Oct 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
This presentation will cover building systems so the business runs without you, repeatable sales engines and diversification, automation and process design, managing rapid growth without breaking operations and the challenge of managing upfront costs before revenue starts to come in.
Knowledge @ Noon - Productivity in Your Business (Māpua)
- 21 Oct 2026
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Mahitahi Tasman, 18 Stafford Drive, Māpua, Tasman, 7005, New Zealand
Help recognise where productivity is being lost through delays, rework, bottlenecks, inconsistent processes and day-to-day firefighting. The session will introduce continuous improvement in straightforward business language and provide participants with practical tools they can use immediately.
Inspiring Women Business Conference
- 22 Oct 2026 (10:30 am) to 23 Oct 2026 (5:00 pm)
- Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Road, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
Inspiring Women is a boutique two-day conference exploring leadership, confidence, ambition, and the realities behind success. Immersive and connection-led, this is not a traditional conference. It is a space to reflect, recharge, build meaningful relationships, and leave inspired, empowered, connected, and equipped with fresh perspectives.