Advocacy and Influence

An important role the Chamber plays in the area of advocacy and influence.  We participate in the following areas:

• Economic Development
  • Smart Economy Implementation Group
  • City Centre Action Group
  • Smart Economy Consultant contract (free business advice)
  • Bay of Connections meeting attendance 
• Media commentary and opinion
• Local Government Submissions – LTCCP (10 year plans), Annual Plans, and District Plans 
• One-off community Issues e.g. TECT
• Facilitating introductions
• Behind the scenes influence
• Opportunistic campaigns e.g. Committed Optimist and Vision 2020
• Attending community leader events
• Specific intervention on behalf of individual members e.g. Council and government issues
• Other areas of growth e.g. Employment Stimulus Programme