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Our advocacy work programme ensures our members’ views are represented on policies and decisions at a local and national level.

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ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

We are the home and voice of Canterbury Business

Business Canterbury (formerly The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce) is the home and voice of Canterbury business.

We are a member-based organisation with the purpose of enabling and supporting a thriving business community across Canterbury.

Our mission is to be the best business partner for our over 2700 member businesses and not-for-profit organisations. We do that through advocacy, business support services, and connection.

ADVOCACY
We advocate for a business-friendly Canterbury. 

As a founding member of BusinessNZ, we are part of the largest business advocacy network in New Zealand, working with our sister organisations across Otago, Wellington and Auckland to push for action that removes the red tape, reduces compliance and unnecessary burdens and provides an environment for businesses to grow and innovate.

BUSINESS SUPPORT
We offer our members easy-to-access business services, including business growth and strategy support and mentoring, and HR and employment law advice and support.

We help our members build capability within their teams and increase their business intelligence through training programmes, workshops and events that inform and educate our members on timeless business essentials, respond to current business needs and prepare our member for emerging issues and trends.

CONNECTION
We connect our members to each other and solutions. Our networking opportunities help our members build their professional networks and increase their business profile.

Together, our voice is stronger.

As a member of New Zealand Chambers of Commerce and Industry and a founding member of Business New Zealand, Business Canterbury is part of a powerful nationwide network that speaks up for the needs of business across the country.

These relationships give us the ability to engage with government officials, community groups, MPs and Ministers on a daily basis, ensuring business interests are represented throughout the policy making process.

Together, we have a stronger and more influential voice and are in a strong position to get things done for business.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to be the best business partner for our 2,700+ and growing membership of Canterbury businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
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Our Vision

Our Vision

Our vision is for Canterbury to emerge as one of the best places in the world to do business, led by our members who are inspired, resilient and connected.
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Our Purpose

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to enable and support a thriving business community across Canterbury.

Our Governance

How We Operate

Business Canterbury is guided by our ConstitutionPDF_32 and governed by our Board of Directors who support the Chief Executive in setting policy and the strategic direction of our organisation. The Board consists of nine directors who are elected by our members at our Annual General Meeting, held in October.

2023 AGM Agenda & Minutes
The 2023 Annual General Meeting was held Thursday 12 October 2023. View the agendaPDF_32 from the meeting. 

View our audited financial statementsPDF_32and signed minutesPDF_32 from the 2022 Annual General Meeting.


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Learn More About What We do...

2022-2023 Annual Report

PAST YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

Our annual report provides a high-level view of our activity over the past year and a snapshot of the Business Canterbury financials. 

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See highlights of The Chamber's work in the latest Chamber Annual Report

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