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Presentation and Communication Skills
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
Persuading & Influencing Others
Negotiating with Integrity
Christmas Cheers with the Chamber
Leadership Academy
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Project Coordination Skills for Administrators
Smart Factory Showcase
New to Business Coaching Programme
Westpac Smarts: Social Media for Small Business
Panel Discussion: Empower Dyslexic Thinking 
Retain Your Talent
Findex – Tradie Academy
Not-for-profit Governance Essentials
The Cluster Muster
Meet the Candidate evening
TradeQual Southland 2023
Navigating Your Business Through a Recession
Business Communication Skills
BDO – Cyber Safety with John Parsons
Financial Skills for Non-Financial Managers
Essentials of Leadership – Te Anau
Leadership Academy
Leadership Academy – Te Anau
Leadership Academy – Gore
Leadership Academy
Essentials of Leadership
Project Management – PRINCE2® Practitioner Course
Project Management – PRINCE2® Foundation Course
St John Mental Health First Aid
New Member Mixer
Grand Opening of 25 on Don
Off the Clock
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Resilience for business with Dr Lucy Hone
ETC – Eat Talk Connect
Southland Business Chamber Golf Day 2023
Digital Stock: Tech Legends in the South
New to Business
Cluster Development in Practice – Four Part Webinar Series
Essential Skills for Administration Professionals
The Art of Minute Taking
Southland Business Excellence Awards – SOLD OUT!
Leadership Academy Alumni Connect. Do you still have currency after being a bank CEO?
Leadership Academy Alumni Connect. Let’s START Courageous Conversations
He Ringa Hāpai – Youth Sector Conference
Governance for Growth
Food Industry Professionals – Networking Event
Lion Foundation Young Enterprise YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 12pm
The Icehouse Business Owner Programme
Why is my Customer like this?
Vanuatu Economic Briefing via Zoom
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint – Cromwell
Lion Foundation YES Kickstart & Design Sprint 9am
St John Mental Health First Aid Course – FULLY BOOKED
Southland Business Chamber AGM 2023
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7 December 2023
4:30pm - 6:30pm

2 February 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

27 February 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

13 March 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm

18 March 2024
9:00am - 4:30pm

18 March 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm

8 April 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm

8 April 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm

10 April 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm

3 May 2024
9:00am - 11:00am

14 May 2024
9:00am - 4:30pm

17 May 2024
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Helicopter Golf Ball Drop 2023 Fundraiser

Click below to buy your golf ball to support this cause. Supporting Young Enterprise programme for 2024

Connecting the Southland business community

We will inform, entertain, and inspire you!

A rich history of business leadership and advocacy combined with the power of people, the Chamber continues to foster a dynamic economy, deliver value to members, and make Southland the greatest region to live and work. 

We’re here to inspire and influence business, and promote, support and encourage sustainable, profitable business growth. Whether you’re a large established organisation or a small developing business, the Chamber is known among its members for it’s ability to work alongside businesses, create opportunities and innovative solutions, and speak loudly for Southland business.

Why Become a Member

We will inform, entertain, and inspire you! 

The Chamber offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level. Whether you are joining for networking, professional development, marketing opportunities, to reduce costs or business advocacy, your membership affords you with access to high-quality programmes, events, and officials that will help you achieve your business goals.

News & Updates

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Array ( [post_type] => post [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 10 [ignore_sticky_posts] => 1 [orderby] => date [order] => DESC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) ‘Opportunity to grow’: The grand idea to keep engineers in Southland
Southland engineering sector ‘scales up’ with goal to be world-leading
Southland businesses optimistic new government will deliver
Southland salaries close to national average, rising almost 10% in 2023
Freight Market Update Webinar: Air, Ocean and Rail
Introducing the Southland Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster: Building a Stronger Tomorrow for Southland
We will continue to see uncertainty in these volatile times: HWR CEO
Mayor: Funding boost will help more young Southlanders into work
2023 Southern Green Hydrogen Southland Business Excellence Awards
HW Richardson Group takes Supreme Award at the 2023 Southland Business Excellence Awards

As the cluster initiative’s newly appointed manager, Gray has been tasked with bringing together Southland engineering and manufacturing businesses to create a pool of…

“By working collaboratively, we will empower our regions to bid for large engineering contracts with confidence." Dean Addie and Brendan Gray at the launch…

Chief executive officer Sheree Carey said that while National had been perceived to have more of a business focus than Labour, “the industry that…

Southland Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Sheree Carey said that while the increase was an added cost to employers, “the Chamber supports the…

Join us for our freight market update webinars, where our logistics experts will discuss events and trends shaping the market today and what to…

In the heart of New Zealand's southernmost region lies an initiative destined to reshape the engineering landscape of the nation: the Southland Engineering and…

HW Richardson Group’s celebrations after winning the Supreme award at the 2023 Southland Business Excellence Awards earlier this month

Southland District mayor Rob Scott says $400,000 of central Government funding to the mayors taskforce will be used to get more young Southlanders into…

Lots of great photos from our 2023 Southern Green Hydrogen Southland Business Excellence Awards are available thanks to MG Photography

More than 600 people helped to celebrate as several Southland businesses were awarded for their contribution to making the region a great place to…

Benefits of membership

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Hear what our members say.

The Southland Chamber provides a network of like-minded businesses people who share passion in what they do.
Benji Baswi
Crunchy
We're really lucky to have the Southland Chamber for their advocacy and business support.
Warrick Low
Vet South
The Southland Chamber has provided us great resources and networking events which are invaluable for our business.
Michelle Findlater
GWD Toyota
The Chamber have supported us really well in connecting the airport to the business community in Southland.
Nigel Finnerty
Invercargill Airport
Locally the support is amazing. The ladies in the office are incredibility inclusive and they have opened their hearts, door and mind to me.
Christina McColgan
Careerforce

Spotlight on our members

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Array ( [post_type] => members [post_status] => publish [posts_per_page] => 120 [orderby] => rand [order] => ASC [tax_query] => Array ( ) ) Kings Fishmarket
Russell Cunningham Properties Ltd
Talk Visual
Strawberry Sound
Prodigi Technology Services Ltd
Caldwell Contracting Ltd
Prime Range Meats
Southland Community Law Centre
Quest Invercargill Hotel
Craigs Design & Print
Silberhorn
Cruise Te Anau
Lifetime Group Ltd
Southtech Ltd
Voicecom
Southland Multicultural Trust
Network Electrical Servicing Ltd
Platfoot Consultancy Ltd
Butler and Associates
Community Trust South
Focus Technology Group
Immigration Law Advice NZ Ltd
Great South
PowerNet Ltd
Ambrosia Designer Florist
Kennedy School Of Music
BDO Invercargill
TBI Health
Hokonui Runanga Research & Development Ltd
Ralph Moir Limited
Fat Bastard Pies
Crest Commercial Cleaning
WSP New Zealand Limited
MOS Sheetmetal Ltd
Quality Foods Southland Ltd
Blackwood Building Ltd
Total Life
The Seriously Good Chocolate Company
Solve It and Escape 2022 Limited
Pankhurst Sawmilling Ltd
McCallums Group
YMCA
Red Rabbit and Co Ltd
Cheeky Kiwi Travel Ltd
GJ Gardner Homes Southland
Balanced Accountancy Services Ltd
Te Anau Auto Electrical Ltd
Wreys Bush Concrete
Country Manor
Craigs Office Products Depot
NZBusiness
Fiordland Furs
Fortuna Group
Accelerate Physiotherapy
WM Environmental Ltd
Southland Community College
Debra McKenzie – Property Brokers Gore
Presbyterian Support Southland
McLeay Jewellers Ltd
Tuatara Lodge
Rakiura Distilling Company Ltd
Southern Dairy Development Trust
Segard Masurel
Scania NZ – Invercargill Branch
Avenal Park Funeral Home
One New Zealand
E H Ball & Son Ltd
HW Richardson Group Ltd
Stewart Island Flights
Image Boats
StabiX
McKnight & Brown
Tooth Works
Pyrotek Products Ltd
Global Bite Cafe
Inspire Media Works Limited
Progressive Engineering Southland Ltd
Forsyth Barr
Olphert Contracting Ltd
HR South
BigBackYardSouth Ltd
McCulloch & Partners
BioActive Soils
Sgt Dan Stockfoods Ltd
Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Todd Realty Limited
Strategic Software
Mediterranean Shipping Co
Back Country Foods Ltd
NZ Red Cross Invercargill
Bannerman Cruickshank Pryde
McDowall Print
Lighting Direct – Invercargill
liveMEWell
Hato Hone St John Invercargill
South Stays
Spartan Finance
Southfish Co-op Ltd
Invercargill City Council
Jennian Homes Southland Ltd
Drivetech
SBS Insurance
Southern REAP Incorporated
The Body Mechanic NZ Ltd
Marketelements
Lucas Auto Electrical Ltd
Active Southland
28 Don Limited
X Travel Invercargill
ANZ Bank Ltd – Business
VelocityNet Ltd
Sanford Ltd
Bev’s Tramping Gear Hire
Waipounamu Contracting Ltd
Fiordland Cinema & Bar
Sign Advertising Gore Ltd
Redcliff Restaurant and Bar
Southland Home Ventilation
Daiken Southland Limited
West Invercargill Health

A Nurse Practitioner led specialist mental health service for mild to moderate mental health needs.

Manufacturer of nutritional products from dairy ingredients including the world’s first sheep milk infant formula using exclusively sheep milk protein. The…

Wallace Murray provides a broad range of services across New Zealand. We are committed to providing high quality, innovative and cost…

Our reach is nationwide and our unique combination of social services and early childhood education means we provide the broadest range…

Radio, podcast, broadcast media, online media in the not-for-profit sector. Local volunteer programme makers from different sectors in our community. Supported…

A well respected general law firm serving local families and businesses for over 100 years. Commercial law, conveyancing, employment, family law,…

Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the health, wellbeing, social and community sectors, supporting New Zealand workplaces to run…

Architects services since 1921. Considered innovative design solutions and in depth technical expertise. Portfolio: Residential alterations, new houses to larger multi-unit…

At Te Rourou, we have a vision of an Aotearoa New Zealand where all young people have access to the resources…

Paua shell export. Seashell materials processor and supplier. Gift and souvenir manufacturer.

Catering & takeaway sandwich shop which offers homemade baking, fresh sandwiches, hot savoury foods, soups in the winter salads in the…

Old fashioned, honest, original pickles and preserves.

FIRST Security knows what matters most to businesses – business owners want a trusted partner who protects people, assets and reputations.…

We offer a variety of classes and times to fit with your schedule, all of our classes are suitable for beginners…

Follow differently. Be the Orange Sheep. Book your Independent Marketing Audit and force every customer touch point and marketing dollar under…

Tooth works is a dental practice in Invercargill. We are currently a team of five female dentists, and two oral health…

Experts in holiday home property management. With a growing portfolio of properties, we make it easy for owners to earn an…

Ray White Te Anau has a progressive team who will get you the desired result. We have a wealth of knowledge…

We provide quality Conveyancing, Property law, Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estates, Relationship Property, Estate Planning and Commercial matters.

With over 40 years combined experience, the team at Sign Solutions can meet all your signage requirements, from small labels to…

Cycling Southland is a regional sporting organisation which administers all road and track cycling within Southland. Cycling Southland is based at…

At KSOM we focus on removing barriers to music education, and strive to create excellent musicians in an environment that is…

Established in 2004. Big, small, alterations, commercial and also new builds. ArchDraught uses AutoCAD Architectural software to produce documents and has…

Registered Master Builders operating within both residential and commercial construction. We are specialist in the installation of insulated sandwich panel and…

At Brenda Nom, we have the experience to simplify home loan options as well as Risk Insurance and KiwiSaver. If you…

Lazy tunes & Sunny Mountain Views The Sandfly Cafe has all day sun, indoor & outdoor seating. Full breakfast menu, lunch…

I provide individualised services for Neurodiverse learners to develop an understanding of themselves and am the sole New Zealand franchise for…

Rural and residential building company, servicing Northern Southland. Members of Master Builders and Licensed Building Practitioners.

Services: Leadership training, facilitation, consultation and 1-on-1 coaching. A highly regarded corporate trainer, Mark Greaney is fixated on making learning positive,…

Te Tapu o TaÌ„ne is an exciting new native tree and plant nursery venture with charitable purpose, and we are commencing…

We are fun and friendly experienced accountants who take time to listen to you before we recommend practicable business solutions.

Selling = Safety/PPE equipment and Workwear

NZ baking manufacturing business.

20 motel units available. Ideally placed overlooking the Te Anau Memorial Gardens. You can walk through the Gardens to the town…

We provide funding to non profit community organisations throughout the south covering Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas.

Immigration Law Advice NZ offers professional advice. Serving the community is the main purpose behind the establishment of Immigration Law Advice…

An investment fund to support local businesses seeking capital & expertise for growth. Our focus is on partnering with management teams…

Tractor motorbike and farm machinery parts, sales and service center. Specializing in Case IH, New Holland, Kubota, Yamaha and a wide…

At EIS we're all about people. We provide a full range of engineering and electrical services to industrial sector businesses and…

Graphic artist and product designer, manufacturing individualised and very unique giftware and trophies. Corporate giftware for staff and clients, presents for…

Trips & Tramps is a family owned business, with over 30 years experience guiding small group to Milford Sound and on…

Workbridge is a specialist nationwide employment service that works with people with all types of disability or health condition. We work…

I am a Health & Nutrition Coach working with people to help them improve and maintain metabolic health.

Founded in 1869 with the purpose of getting more New Zealanders into their own homes, SBS Bank is a 100% New…

Elegant boat cruises and guided walks departing from Te Anau town centre.

Windsor Physio have a team of highly qualified and experienced physiotherapists committed to providing you with the highest standard of treatment…

We are a charitable trust that supports people of all ages who have intellectual disabilities to succeed in their chosen sport.

Your business, our experience. Tap into more than 30 years of business experience, in senior management - exporting, manufacturing, food, aquaculture,…

40+ years experience in commercial, residential and industrial electrical contracting throughout the South Island.

Principal Objective To reduce the incidence of unwanted fires and the associated risk to life and property. Protecting and preserving life,…

Recce is a company focused in enhancing your online presence- through content creation (specialising in videography and photography), social media management,…

The family-owned K. G. Richardson group employs over 350 staff throughout the South Island in a wide range of industries including…

Jubilee Budget Advisory Service is a free and confidential service in Southland, helping to build financial capability and resilience in the…

StabiX is ground zero for durable amphibious boats that push the limits of what a boating experience can be.

Spartan Finance is a finance brokering business specialising in helping clients meet their finance needs when purchasing plant, machinery and motor…

Window and door joinery manufacturers and suppliers in aluminium, UPVC and timber composite. Double and triple glazed, thermally insulated and high…

RMHSI is an independent charitable trust that was established in 1999 and operates in Invercargill and Christchurch. RMHSI's mission – ‘create,…

Administrative, financial and compliance services for clients in the agricultural industry.

Training: Professional development programmes, careers advice, industry training, employment/job support services, literacy numeracy support, administration services. Youth (16-19) courses: Tourism, hospitality,…

Ulva Island & Stewart Island: Guided walks, kiwi spotting, birdwatching, wildlife & scenic cruises, road tours, water taxi charters, road shuttles.…

We are an outdoor supplies store, supplying all you need for the outdoor pursuits of hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. We…

Empowering Women to Thrive with Yoga, Qoya and Soulfulness. Classes, retreats, workshops and tailored private sessions. Ethical & bespoke wellness products.…

IPAG is responsible for the care, collection and curation of Invercargill’s public art collection. Based at He Waka Tuia Art +…

Supply & installation of suspended ceilings & wall systems, along with acoustic solutions. Large & small projects - commercial, retail, education,…

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