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13 August 2010

Marketing your Retail Store Workshop

Time: 8am - 10am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, Albany

Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)

More information to follow - check back soon!


28 July 2010

Speed Networking - WORKSHOP FULL

Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

Venue: Bovis Suite 1, Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna

Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!

Register for the next event on 17th September here


7 July 2010

Business Workout Workshop

Time: 8:30am - 5.00pm

Venue: Referee Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: $500 + GST (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included)

At this workshop you will be given the tools to be able to make bold and powerful financial decisions which will not only lift your business’ performance but will give you a cutting edge against your competitors.

For more information click here.To register contact Tarryn Golightly on tel: (09) 414 5444 or email: events@hayesknight.co.nz


30 June 2010

North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Location: Fairway Lodge, Silverfield Road, Glenfield

Price: $65 +GST

Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.

More information here.


June 2010

Networking event - PDMA & Auckland ICT

Time: 5pm - 7.30pm

Venue: Level 22, PricewaterhouseCoopers Tower, 188 Quay Street, Auckland

Cost: $15 paid-up members or $25 non-members

Registration: RSVP by 21st June to events@pdma-nz.org or at www.aucklandict.org.nz.

Join us at this joint networking event and hear from NextWindow's CEO about their journey to become a major player in the global touch screen industry. More information here.


1 July 2010

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here for more information


17 June 2010

Enterprise North Shore Business Hall of Fame

Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Venue: North Harbour Stadium

The prestigious Enterprise North Shore Business Hall of Fame recognises individuals whose exceptional efforts in business and the community have had a positive impact on economic growth in North Shore City.

For more information click here.


12-15 June 2010

Young Enterprise Scheme - Global Enterprise Challenge

Forty students from North Shore will host 40 from around NZ to compete against the rest of the world in this Global Challenge. All past participants report this to be a life changing event.


15 June 2010

Focus Australia Roadshow

Hear about what really matters when doing business in Australia. The Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relationship has been described as the world's most comprehensive, effective and mutually compatible Free Trade Agreement and this event will help you to make the most of it.

Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm (registration 8.30am)

Venue: Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland Central

Tickets: Complimentary (registration essential)

To register please click here


13 June 2010

North Shore City Community Planting Day

If you’d like to get involved, we welcome you to come along.Tools are provided, but please bring a spade if you have one.

The planting site will be signposted from the reserve entrance at the end of The Warehouse Way.

Time: 10am - 12:00pm

Venue: Tuff Crater Reserve, Entrance from The Warehouse Way

It would be great to see you there!

For wet weather cancellations, please listen to Newstalk ZB, or for further information please contact Actionline on Ph: 486 8600.

A sausage sizzle and drinks will be provided at the end.

Click here for more information.


11 - 12 June 2010

The Love Cruise - Dinner , Dance and Cabaret

Cruise to an exotic destination for your mid winter function.

Time: 7:00pm

Venue: The Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna

Dress Code: Black tie or nautical theme (prize for best dressed)

Cost: $120 per person

For more information click here. For tickets contact Donna on (09) 488 2945 or by email.


11 June 2010

Sustainability – what are the benefits to my Business?

The Sustainable Business Network, North Shore City Council and Enterprise North Shore are holding this sustainabilty breakfast seminar. Be inspired by the benefits to your business from sustainable business practices while enjoying a free organic breakfast and Fair Trade coffee from Kokako.

Time: 7.00am-9.00am. Breakfast provided by Kokako.

Venue: The Masonic Lodge, 5 William Laurie Place, Albany, North Shore. Map here.

Cost: FREE – Last few places remaining so RSVP now! RSVP here by Thursday 10 June.


11 June 2010

Speed Networking - WORKSHOP FULL

Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore.

Register for the next event on 28th July here


10 June 2010

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

Cost: FREE for members! (join for free)

This workshop addresses questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here for more information


9 June 2010

Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)

The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.

Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany

To find out more click here.


9 June 2010

Marketing on a Shoestring Workshop

Effective, low cost marketing strategies for business owners that can be implemented today for immediate results.

This practical two hour workshop shows strategies to increase enquiries, how to convert more of them into $$$ and how to get hard earned customers to return regularly.

Time: Breakfast at 7:30am, workshop 8:00am - 10:00am

Location: Albany Executive Motor Inn. 15 Corinthian Drive, Albany

Price: $49.95 + gst for members (join for free)

For more information click here


3 June 2010

Westpac ENS North Shore Business Excellence Awards - Entries Close!

Entries close at 5pm today for North Shore Business Excellence Awards for 2010!

Don't miss out - Purchase your tickets for the gala dinner now!

Read more about the awards here


2 June 2010

Registrations are now closed for this Event.

Winning a Supercity Contract

If you currently supply an Auckland council there are opportunities and threats that you need to urgently consider. This two hour workshop will examine the legal aspects of the changeover, how it will effect your current contracts and how to win future Supercity council contracts.

 

Time: 8am - 10am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany


27 May 2010

North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Finals

Each company is encouraged to present their business plan in five minutes. The experience of public speaking is a key skill for future business success. Companies must participate if they wish to enter the Regional & National awards (30% of their total score).


27 May 2010

Massey University Student Investment Club Presents The Financial Crisis: A NZ Perspective “It can’t happen here...”

What were the causes of the crisis? Who can we blame? What were the regulatory problems? What happened to New Zealand’s Finance Companies? What changes have been made? Where to from here for New Zealand?

The Massey Student Investment Club would like to welcome everyone to this one hour presentation by Mark Werman, Finance Lecturer at Massey University and Doctorate of Law.

Time: 6:00pm

Venue: Massey University, Albany, NW200 (Gate 1)

All Welcome – Free Entry

Nibbles will be provided and a cash wine bar.

For more information click here


27 May 2010

Understanding Social Media

In this internet-savvy business world online marketing tools are changing daily. Social media is the new buzz term and is fast becoming THE way to market your business. What's it all about? And is it really all it's cracked up to be?

Time: 8am - 10am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: $49 + GST for members (join for free)

For more information or to purchase your ticket click here

 


25 May 2010
Power Pitching Workshop
Time: 13:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: ASB One Room, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Presented by: Mark Robotham
Getting your "story" or pitch right, is not only the secret to gaining access to investors but it will also open the gateway to attracting talented staff and profitable customers.
To register for this workshop click here. If you need further information please call us on (09) 414 1341.


25 May 2010
Essential Guide to Capital Raising
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: ASB One Room, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Presented by: Dr Claire McGowan
This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.
To register for this workshop click here. If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.


24 May 2010)
Innovation and Your Business workshop
Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members (join for free)
Read more here!
Register your interest here!


20 May 2010

Auckland Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Finals

Each company is encouraged to present their business plan in five minutes. The experience of public speaking is a key skill for future business success. Companies must participate if they wish to enter the Regional & National awards (30% of their total score).


17 May - 21 May 2010

North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Preliminary Round

Teams compete in the preliminary round and the top ten teams go through to the business presentation finals.


14 May 2010

Registrations are now closed for this Event.

Rugby World Cup Sustainability workshop

Time: 8:00am - 9:30am

Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: FREE for members (join for free)

Learn how important sustainability and green procurement will be for your Rugby World Cup tender. Hear from Michael Field, Sustainability manager for North Shore City Council on how to understand the sustainability requirements on the application.


13 - 14 May 2010

Entrepreneurship New Zealand Network - Global Sales Strategies for Ambitious Kiwi Entrepreneurs

A high quality seminar and workshop for CEOs and their top sales executives from young, fast-growing companies featuring case studies and lectures, interactive discussions, student presentations, “hands-on” exercises, and the opportunity to practice “elevator sales pitches” to potential customers.

Time: 09:00am - 21:00pm (13 May 2010)

09:00am - 16:00pm (14 May 2010)

Venue: Pricewaterhouse Coopers Tower, 188 Quay Street, Auckland

Price: NZ$ 650.00 per person (excluding G.S.T.)

Click here to read more, for more information please email Anny or call 09 355 8000.
 


10 May - 14 May 2010

Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - Oral Business Presentations Preliminary Round

Teams compete in the preliminary round and the top 10 teams go through to the business presentation finals.


6 May 2010
Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards Entrants Celebration
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: North Harbour Stadium
Every business on the North Shore who is even remotely interested in entering the awards should attend this celebration. It's a great place to meet other potential entrants, find out how easy it is and the many benefits of entering.
For more information on the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards click here or call us on 09 414 1341.


5 May 2010
North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Date: Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Location: Fairway Lodge, Silverfield Road, Glenfield
Price: $65 + gst
Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.
More information here
Click here to purchase your ticket


6 May 2010
Starting off Right Workshop
Time: 9:30am-1:00pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (Join for free)
This hands-on workshop is designed to address your questions about starting a new business.
Click here for more information and click here to register.


30 April 2010
Speed Networking
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Registrations are now closed for this Event. The next event is on 11th June. Click here for more info or to purchase a ticket.
Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!


29 April 2010
A Breakfast Presentation on Understanding the Super City
A must for North Shore & Harbour Business People!
A presentation by Peter Menzies, Sir Ron Carter and Derek Dallow on: “Understanding the Super City” and what this could mean for business in North Harbour from November 1st, 2010.
Time: 7:00am for 7:30am
Venue: Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna Beach
Cost: $45.00 per head
To register click here


27 April 2010
Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - Business Presentation Training Seminar
Students are encouraged to attend a business presentation training course to determine what is required and how to give an oral presentation. In order to enter the National Awards, the company must give business presentation.


23rd -24th April 2010
2010 Northland Business Expo
Time: Friday 23rd of April from 9:30-6pm and on Saturday 24th from 9:30-5pm.
Venue: Location: Kensington Stadium, ASB Leisure Centre, Whangarei
Come to the Northland Business Expo this year and enter to win a $30,000.00 BizBooster package packed full of products and services for your business, or any one of the many hourly spot prizes.
Sit in and enjoy some free business advice at our 14 FREE business Seminars running over the two days. Or simply come and network with booth holders and discuss the requirements for your business.
One or two booths still available.
For more info please Email or phone Shirley on 09 438111.


22 April 2010
Rugby World Cup 2011 Auckland Speaker Series - Translating good business into competitive advantageTime: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: University of Auckland Business School,
Decima Glen Room
Cost: RWC 2011 Auckland Business Opportunities members: $37 + GST
General admission: $47 + GST
Many businesses are beginning to profit by supplying services for Rugby World Cup 2011 and it’s not too late for you to get a piece of the action.
Find out how to compete for tenders by joining AucklandPlus and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce for a vital information seminar about the process and the opportunities of RWC 2011 tendering.
For further information and to register for this event and others in the series, please click here.


19 - 23 April 2010
Business Delegation to Malta – April 2010
If you are thinking of doing business with Malta, register your interest to be a part of an official delegation visiting this Mediterranean country.
Click here for further information.


21 April 2010

North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - Business Presentation Training Seminar

Students are encouraged to attend a business presentation training course to determine what is required and how to give an oral presentation. In order to enter the National Awards, the company must give business presentation.


21 April 2010

Small Business Update Series 2010

You’ll hear from experts from Inland Revenue, Accident Compensation Corporation, Department of Labour, Ministry of Social Development, and Biz Information as they highlight the significant updates you need to know from their respective areas.

Time: 9:00am - 11:30am (Registrations 8:30am)

Venue: Fairway Lodge, Argus Place, Glenfield

For further information.

Click here to register.


4 May 2010 - Cancelled

Re-Ignite Workshop

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

Cost: FREE for members! (Join for free)

This half day seminar will give leave you with a do-able set of actions helping to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.

Click here for more information, to register click here


15 April 2010

Expanding Trade and Economic Linkages with Southeast Asia

This nationwide seminar will help companies learn more about doing business in Southeast Asia and will bring you up to date with developments and the opportunities that exist for New Zealand companies.

Time: 8:50am - 3:00pm

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland

Click here to register.


15 April 2010

Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)
The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment.
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany
To find out more click here.
Click here to register your interest in attending the FEED networking meetingsArchived Events for Enterprise North Shore


22 April 2010

Spring Forward workshop
Cancelled
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Cost: FREE for members! (click here to become a member for free)
This interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.
To find out more click here or register here.


1 April 2010

Starting off Right Workshop

Registrations are now closed for this Workshop.

This hands-on workshop is designed to address your questions about starting a new business.

Click here for more information.


31 March 2010

Help transform your local patch: North Shore City Park Care Day

Spend a day getting involved in the local community and transforming the local environment.

There are eight projects to choose from - from pulling weeds and to painting fences - one of them is bound to tickle your fancy.

To register and choose the Park Care Day project that most interests you click here or call Actionline on 09 486 8600.


30 April 2010

Speed Networking

Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

Venue: Bruce Mason Centre, Cnr Hurstmere Rd & The Promenade, Takapuna Beach

Cost (including breakfast):

$149 plus GST for non members

$50 plus GST for members (join for free here)

Boost your North Shore business contacts with the fastest and most popular networking craze on the Shore!

For more information click here. To purchase your ticket click here.30 April 2010


30 March 2010

Auckland ICT Networking Event: Do you sound like a leader?

Learn how to present your ideas with more punch from international speaking coach Sally Mabelle. Sally has empowered hundreds of people internationally for 20 years to discover their leadership presence, express their authentic voice, and learn the skills to engage successfully in challenging conversations.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: St Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby

For more information click here.

Please register by 6pm on Monday 29 March 2010. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.


28 March 2010

Antiques Roadshow and Wilson Home Fete - Family Fun Day

Antiques Roadshow cost $10 per entry. Maxium of 2 items per entry. All funds collected will be used to benefit the Wilson Home Trust and selected Rotary Charitable Projects.

Time: 11:00am

Venue: The Wilson Home Gardens, St Leonard's Road, Takapuna

Side shows include: Fair Ground Rides, Kids Art & Craft, Farm Animals, Mini Golf, Cake Stalls, Face paint ing, Clowns, Gold-Rush / Lucky Draw with a major prize!

Cost: $2.00 entry fee at the gate.

Kids Free!

Click here for further information.


23 March 2010

The School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing invites you to a breakfast seminar with Professor Charles Schewe

History Becomes You: how experiences shape values ... for life

Time: 7:30 am for Registration and Breakfast, 8:00 am talk, close by 9:00 am

Venue: Massey University Albany Campus, Study Centre Staff Lounge

Gate 1, State Highway 17 (Albany Expressway, opposite Albany Megacentre)

Cost: $45.00 (cash or cheque)

Professor Schewe is a leading expert and consultant in the field of generational cohort analysis. This seminar explores the relationship between generational cohorts and consumer behaviour, with a particular value to organisations focusing on financial planning, insurance, retirement living and health care.

Rsvp to: Elizabeth Eckhoff email or 09 414 0800 extn 9495 by 17th March to book a place, and for parking and further details.

Further information.


19 March 2010

Speed Networking

This Workshop is now FULL!

Time: 7.30am - 9.30am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

Cost: $50 plus GST (includes breakfast)

Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room.

For further information click here.


17 March 2010

Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards Launch Function

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Every business on the North Shore who is even remotely interested in entering the Awards should attend the Launch Function. It's a great place to meet other potential entrants, find out how easy it is to enter and what the benefits of entry are to your business.

This function is free of charge and you can bring as many people as you like.

For more information on the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards click here or call us on 09 414 1341.


16 March 2010

Lean Workhop 2

Workshop Cancelled

Are you prepared for LEAN?

Join us for our second in a series of productivity improvement workshops. You do not have to have attended the first workshop to benefit from this one.

Time: 7:30am - 12:00pm (breakfast included)

Venue: E-Centre, Massey University, Albany

Cost: Enterprise North Shore Club members: $49 (free membership - click here )

Non members: $149 + GST

For further information.

Email your interest for this workshop.


10 March 2010

North Shore Young Enterprise Scheme - E-Day

Time: 8:45am - 3:00pm

Venue: Massey University, Albany

Kick off the YES programme; everything you need to know for success in 2010.

E Day marks the start of the YES year. It is the first time that all YES participants come together in their region. The purpose of E Day is to inspire and promote YES as well as letting the students know what they are required to do during the year.

During the day students are led through the process of brainstorming, developing, and evaluating product ideas for presenting their idea to coaches.

Send an email for further information.


12 March 2010

Rotary Charity Regatta 2010

Organised by Rotary Club of East Coast Bays

Time: Race One starts at 11:00am

Venue: Gulf Harbour Marina

For more information click here


11 March 2010

CNS Business Makeover Challenge

Ever thought ‘if only we had better systems’ or ‘if only we had more sales’?

In just 45 minutes learn why your business may not be ready for either and how to turn this around. The 5 Stages of Business Renovation with E2theMax (effective to the max) Business Makeover Challenge developer Jacqui Jones is a workshop not to be missed.

For business owners or decision-makers, there is no cost to attend.

Time: 9:00am - 10:00am, plus mingle over coffee

Venue: The Millennium Institute Conference Venue (Level 1, 17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay)

Click here to register.


9 March 2010

North Shore Business Excellence Network Breakfast

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Date: Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Location: Fairway Lodge,Behind North Shore Events Centre

Silverfield Road, off Porana Road,Glenfield

Price: $65 + gst

Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.

More information here

Click here to purchase your ticket


5 March 2010

North Shore Women's Centre - Preparing for Employment

Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

Venue: 5 Mayfield Road, Glenfield

Cost: FREE!

Get yourself up to speed and go get that job! This course quickly and easily shapes you up for back to work.Grow in confidence and skills in a fun and comfortable workshop.

Week 1: Identify the right job fit for you

Week 2: Make your personality type work for you and influence others

Week 3: Gain up-to-date presenting skills

Week 4: Learn effective interview techniques and tips

Call 09 444 4618 or email women.ctr@xtra.co.nz to book your place.

4 & 5 March 2010

Auckland Central Young Enterprise Scheme - E-Day

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Venue: AUT City Campus

Kick off the YES programme; everything you need to know for success in 2010.

E Day marks the start of the YES year. It is the first time that all YES participants come together in their region. The purpose of E Day is to inspire and promote YES as well as letting the students know what they are required to do during the year.

During the day students are led through the process of brainstorming, developing, and evaluating product ideas for presenting their idea to coaches.

Send an email for further information.


27-28 February 2010

Cancer Society North Shore Relay For Life

Time: 4pm -10am

Venue: Sovereign Stadium, Millennium Institute, Mairangi Bay

Throw together the fun of a mass overnight camp out, a midnight feast, big stage entertainment, a poignant candlelight ceremony and a triumphant survivors walk and you have the makings of Relay For Life.

For more information see: www.relayforlife.org.nz


26 February 2010

North Shore Women's Centre - Preparing for Employment

Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

Venue: 5 Mayfield Road, Glenfield

Cost: FREE!

Get yourself up to speed and go get that job! This course quickly and easily shapes you up for back to work.Grow in confidence and skills in a fun and comfortable workshop.

Week 1: Identify the right job fit for you

Week 2: Make your personality type work for you and influence others

Week 3: Gain up-to-date presenting skills

Week 4: Learn effective interview techniques and tips

Call 09 444 4618 or email women.ctr@xtra.co.nz to book your place.


25 February 2010

Auckland ICT Networking Event:Business challenges for export orientated hi-tech companies in 2010

2010 got off to a great start with our first meeting organised in conjunction with NZICT Group. This month's presentation draws on the knowledge of Auckland ICT members who advise high growth businesses from throughout New Zealand on branding, legal issues and business development. This is a great opportunity to hear how other businesses are faring and also meet some of the talent within the cluster.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: UNITEC North Shore Campus,132 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna

For more information click here.

Please register for this event by 6pm on Tuesday 24 February 2010. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.


24 February 2010

2010 Economic Summit

Time: 5pm-7pm

Venue: North Harbour Stadium

Albany

Cost: FREE!

Speakers: Brendan O'Donovan, Westpac economist

RSVP: Email by 12 February 2010

Click here for more information


23 February 2010

SME Business mini-seminar

By popular demand… if you are serious about structuring your business for the future: have an opportunity to network and meet like-minded individuals; listen to interesting topics then… join us!

Time: 09:00am - 12:00pm

Venue: Browns Bay @ The Bays Club, Anzac Road, Browns Bay

Cost: $20 including refreshments

Numbers are limited. Please RSVP before 25 January 2010 to jmarais@enact.co.nz

Enquiries: John Marais 0212120147, 094783806 or click here for more information.


9 & 20 February 2010

Chinese & Korean New Year Festival

Place: Northcote Shopping Centre

Time: 19 February 6pm - 9pm; 20 February 10am – 3pm

For more information click here.


17 February 2010

Business of Sport Cluster Meeting

Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge

North Harbour Stadium

Appian Way, Albany

A cluster is a group of interconnected businesses in a particular field. Clusters are considered to increase the productivity with which companies can compete, nationally and globally.

There will be a guest speaker, Simon Martin, who has extensively researched the benefits of clusters and an opportunity for networking with others from the industry.

If you would like to attend this meeting click here


16 February 2010

Elevate Employee Engagement

The fastest way to grow your business this year!

Time: 5.45 for 6pm start. Finish: 7.30pm.

Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany.

Cost: $29.00+gst

Generous prize draw at 7.30pm.

Workplace disengagement is a stubborn problem. It costs the country $3.4 billion in lost productivity each year. Do you know how much it cost your Company in 2009?

Two years responsible research has produced this new workshop for business leaders.

We’ll show you the causes of disengagement, an in-depth revelation of what’s really going on. Then we give you a raft of practical and permanent remedies.

For more information click here

To purchase your ticket click here


16 January 2010 to 13 February 2010

Shakespeare in the Park - Richard III

" The first of Shakespeare’s great dramas. From the captivating and famous opening words, there are many lines that haunt the mind long after Richard’s violent end on Bosworth Field. Richard the Third, the monster who became ‘King Hell’."

Time: Starts at 08:00pm (No shows on Mondays)

Venue: The Pump House

Click here for more inormation or call 09 489 8360 to book


11 February 2010

NZ Breakers vs Gold Coast Blaze

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


10 February 2010

Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)

The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.

Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany

To find out more click here

Click here to register your interest in attending these free meetings


4 February 2010

NZ Breakers vs Wollongong Hawks

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


4 February 2010

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

Cost: FREE for members! (Click here to become a member for free)

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here for more information

Click here to register.


28 January 2010

Auckland ICT Networking Event: Launch of the ICT Research Forum

Come along to this event to celebrate the launch of this new forum, supported by NZICT Group, Auckland ICT, IISEIE and other stakeholders from government and the tertiary sector. Find out some of the latest trends and opportunities research in the ICT sector, as well as some of the international benchmarks that may be relevant to better understanding how to grow New Zealand's ICT industry.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: Microsoft NZ Ltd

22 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland City

For more information and cost of event click here.

Please register for this event by 6 pm on Tuesday 26 January 2010. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.


29 January 2010

SME Business mini-seminar

By popular demand… if you are serious about growing your business; have an opportunity to network and meet like-minded individuals; listen to interesting topics then… join us!

Time: 09:00am - 12:00pm

Venue: Browns Bay @ The Bays Club, Anzac Road, Browns Bay

Cost: $20 including refreshments

Numbers are limited. Please RSVP before 25 January 2010 to jmarais@enact.co.nz

Enquiries: John Marais 0212120147, 094783806 or click here for more information.


21 January 2010

NZ Breakers vs Adelaide 36ers

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here

17 December 2009

NZ Breakers vs Townsville Crocs

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


14 January 2010

NZ Breakers vs Melbourne Tigers

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


15 December 2009

Speed Networking

Time: 7.30am - 9.30am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

Cost: $50 plus GST (includes breakfast)

Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room.

For more information click here, to Purchase your ticket click here


12 December 2009

FOOD MARKET in North Harbour

A real food market. There will be activities for all including an opportunity to drive an F1 simulator. Eric Wilson will be displaying his Maserati, there will be a bouncy castle and there will be children's face painting.

Time: 11am - 3pm

Venue: Behind FWC (Food Wine Cheese), 3 Henry Rose Place, Albany

If you have any questions or require further information please call Didier on 09 447 1446, email or visit www.fwcnz.co.nz


10 December 2009

Auckland ICT Networking Event:Strategic Thinking for your Holiday Break

Phil Norman will give a thought provoking presentation on what you should be considering while you are on holiday. This presentation will be based around strategic thinking for your business and will include:

• What are the key areas of consideration for your business?

• What are the important things you need to consider in 2010?

Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: e-centre (Massey University Campus)

Gate 5, Oaklands Road,Albany

For more information and cost of event click here.

Please register for this event by 6 pm on Wednesday 9 December 2009. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.


10 December 2009

NZ Breakers vs Perth Wildcats

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


10 December 2009

Spring Forward workshop

Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm

Venue: ASB 3, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: FREE for members! (Click here to become a member for free)

This interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.

To find out more click here or register here.


8 December 2009

Focus on Economic and Employment Development (FEED)

The FEED group meets to network and learn of information relevant to the areas of the economy and employment. Membership is open to all businesses, community groups and professionals with an interest in employment and economic development on the North Shore.

Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Shore Harbour Stadium, Albany

To find out more click here

Click here to register your interest in attending the FEED networking meetings, which are free of charge.


10 December 2009

Spring Forward workshop

Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm

Venue: ASB 3, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: FREE!

This free interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.

To find out more click here or register here.


3 December 2009

YES iCAN campaign

Donations of canned foods are being sought from local North Shore businesses for the Auckland City Mission this Christmas. YES iCAN is a partnership, between the YES Disability Resource Centre and iCAN New Zealand.

Donations to 3M Offices, 94 Apollo Drive, Albany by 3 December 2009

Click here for more information, Email Kristie Penwarden phone: (09) 979 2026 or 021 575 222

3 December 2009

Effective Visual Merchandising for Retailers

Half-day Workshop

Retail businesses thrive when their doors are open to movement, energy, change, possibilities and enthusiasm! In this half day workshop participants will learn what it takes to create an atmosphere that will have their customers returning for more using the powerfully persuasive, but under utilised business tool, of visual merchandising.

For more information click here


3 December 2009

NZ Breakers vs Wollongong Hawks

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here

3 December 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.


1 December 2009

Discovering the DNA of Profitability for Your Business

Time: 5:45pm for a 6.00pm start - 8:00pm

Venue: Albany Executive Motor Inn, 15 Corinthian Drive, Albany

Cost: Free

Click here for more information, Click here to register for this workshop

1 December 2009

Re-Ignite Workshop

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This FREE half day seminar on 1 December, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.

Click here for more information


30 November 2009

NorthTec Certificate in Computing Level 2 and 3

Free Business Support Training

Included is access to the course website, a one on one session with a personal trainer at work or home, individual support for the duration of the course, access to 16 modules of content (covers Microsoft Office), an 0800 support number and a certificate on completion.

Time: By individual arrangement

Venue: Your place of work or home

Cost: FREE

For more information call Lucy on 09 280 4342 or 029 201 2402 or click here to send an email.


26 November 2009

Auckland ICT EVENT: RWC2011 Business Opportunities

This is an important event as there are now just under two years before the RWC 2011 starts. Sharon Hunter, an outstanding entrepreneur and a member of the 2011 Group established by the Government.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Venue: Auckland Town Hall Reception Lounge

301 Queen Street , level 2 (Clock Tower entrance on Queen Street )

Auckland

For more information and cost of event click here.

Please register for this event by 6 pm on Tuesday 24 November. Contact Debbie Hassell at admin@aucklandict.org.nz if you have any problems or questions.

26 November 2009

NZ Breakers vs Cairns Taipan - Home Game

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


25 November 2009

Power Pitching Workshop

Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Presented by: Mark Robotham

Getting your “story” or pitch right, is not only the secret to gaining access to investors but it will also open the gateway to attracting talented staff and profitable customers.

To register for this workshop click here.

If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.


25 November 2009

Sweet Talk Your Bank Workshop

Date: 25 November 2009

Time: 7.30am – 10am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: Free - breakfast provided.

Click here for more information and Click here to register

Held in association with


25 November 2009

Rodney Economic Development Trust - Business Support Training

Branding Workshop - Discovering how to identify your unique brand to ensure the correct business image is portrayed. Delivered by Phil Roberts Creative Director of ‘Brighter’

Time: 9.00am - 11.00am


25 November 2009

Venue: Lilburn Meeting Space & Offices, 5 Lilburn Street, Warkworth

Cost: $50

Please call Cathie on 0800 249 763 or visit www.bizrodney.com to find out more or reserve a place.

25 November 2009

The Essential Guide to Capital Raising

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Presented by: Mark Robotham

This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.

To register for this workshop click here.

If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.


19 November 2009

R&D Investment through TechNZ workshop

Don’t let a lack of expertise in research and development (R&D) stunt your business growth - you may be eligible for dollar-for-dollar R&D funding.

Time: 8am - 10am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: FREE!

Get more information and register here


17 November 2009

Entrepreneurs Day (E-DAY) - Unleashing kiwi ingenuity

Have you spent too much time sitting on an idea? Want help hatching it?

As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 (November 16-22), Massey University's e-centre is organising E-DAY and is offering free 20 minute appointments with an experienced e-centre expert for anyone with a business idea.

Check out the e-centre website here. Book an appointment for E-Day by contacting sabrina@ecentre.org.nz


17 November 2009

New Zealand Global Women proudly presents its inaugural forum:

Thinking Globally

Time: 9:00am - 7:00pm

Venue: Owen Glenn Building, Business School, University of Auckland,Grafton Road, Auckland

Cost: $495 + gst

Thinking Globally is NZGW’s first public forum for women from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. The forum will offer invaluable insights and connections and begins the process of building an effective core community of Global Women, able to facilitate valuable connections locally and internationally.

For more informaion or to register click here


17 November 2009

Spring Forward workshop

This Workshop is Full!

Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm

Venue: The Boardroom, 3M building, 94 Apollo Drive, Albany

Cost: FREE!

This free interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.


15 November 2009

NZ launch of the International 'unite for diabetes' campaign

Time: 1.30pm - 5.00pm

Venue: Kelliher Estate on Puketutu Island in the Manukau Harbour

Cost: $60 per person. Numbers are limited.

For more information click here

If you have any questions please call Diabetes Auckland on 09 623 2508.


12 November 2009

NZ Sculpture Onshore Invites you to an Art Affair

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: Officer's Mess, Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve, Vauxhall Road, Devonport

Tickets: $25

• Wine and canapés

• NZSOS 2010 at a glance

• Launch of Patron Programme

• Presentation by Chris Booth – ‘A glimpse into two major international projects: one realized (Echo van de Veluwe, KMM, Netherlands) and one emerging (Subterranean Living Sculpture, the Eden Project, Cornwall, UK)’.

For more information contact: Mel Curtis on Tel: 09 3606472 or admin@nzsculptureonshore.co.nz


12 November 2009

NZ Breakers vs Perth Wildcats

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


11 November 2009

Business of Sport Launch Event

When: Wednesday 11th November, 5pm to 7pm

Where: Finishline, Millenium Centre, Albany

How: Drinks and Nibbles provided

Speaker: Paul Blackwell, CEO Albany Pak ‘n Save, Burger King NZ Breakers shareholder

Click here to RSVP for this event

Click here for more information


10 November 2009

PDMA-NZ Networking Event

Learning First Product Development (LFPD)

Venue: TBA

Time: 5:30pm

A presentation on the introduction of LFPD to Fisher & Paykel Appliances, describing the rationale behind the decision to change to this system, the problems encountered and the benefits realised.

Speaker: Colin Gilchrist, General Manager Quality, Fisher & Paykel Appliances

Responsible for the introduction of LFPD to Product Development

For more information click here.

RSVP by 5th November. Click here to RSVP


10 November 2009

Mentor Accreditation Day

Time: 8:45am - 4:00pm

Venue: ASB South, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Click here to RSVP


10 November 2009

Productivity Improvement and LEAN workshop

Want to get more output for less input?

Time: 8.30am - 10.30am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: Free!

Find out how to improve your company’s productivity to deliver more for less and work smarter not harder!

This Workshop is Full.


5 November 2009

NZ Breakers vs Gold Coast Blaze

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


5 November 2009

North Shore Business Excellence Network

Time: 7:30 - 9.00am

Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre,Silverfield Road, Glenfield

Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.

More information here

THIS BREAKFAST IS NOW SOLD OUT - if you are interested in attending in 2010 click here


5 November 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Media Room, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here to register.


31 October 2009

Creative Construction Zone: Build a Super City with the Youths from CIA (Communicate - Innovate - Activate)

Have your say in a creative way, come build your own supercity! This project has been organised by youth for youth. The purpose of the event is to gather young people, 12 - 24 years, from across Auckland together to literally build a Supercity on the floor space of the Kerr Street art space in Devonport.

Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm

Venue: Kerr Street Artspace, At the base of Mount Victoria, Devonport

Live music from Lost & Found, Elmore Road and GeeGee.

Sausage sizzle and drinks. All the paint, fabric, cardboard, string, glue and stuff you can imagine to build a supercity!

And it's all FREE!

Please call Manda Judd on 09 489 9865 / 021 045 7573 or click here to find out more.

Proudly supported by...


29 October 2009

Etch Young Business Network Group Sponsored by Etch Magazine & Roses are Red

Etch Magazine would like to invite you to Etch’s first Business-to-Business Blind Date Event, an interactive business networking event done in blind date style. Here we will be matching the academics with the creatives to see if Etch’s young businesses can ‘hit it off’. The night will include special guest speaker Rachel Goodchild with 10 goodie bags up for grabs to the first 10 to arrive!

Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Venue: Smith-Bar, Auckland

More information here Click here to register


29 October 2009

NZ Breakers vs Adelaide 36ers

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


29 October 2009

Spring Forward workshop

Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm

Venue: The Boardroom, 3M building, 94 Apollo Drive, Albany

Cost: FREE!

This free interactive workshop empowers you to examine your business, make strategic plans and spring forward growth in your business.

Find out more here

28 October 2009

Speed Networking - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL

Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.

To register your interest in attending the next Speed Networking event click here


27 October 2009

Rodney Economic Development Trust - Business Support Training

Web Design Workshop Discovering the real issues surrounding a website for your business and getting great results once it’s live. Delivered by Phil Roberts Creative Director of ‘Brighter’

Time: 9.00am - 11.00am

Venue: Lilburn Meeting Space & Offices, 5 Lilburn Street, Warkworth

Cost: $50

Please call Cathie on 0800 249 763 or visit www.bizrodney.com to find out more or reserve a place.


27 October 2009

Rodney Economic Development Trust - Business Support Training

Branding Workshop Discovering how to identify your unique brand to ensure the correct business image is portrayed. Delivered by Phil Roberts Creative Director of ‘Brighter’

Time: 9.00am - 11.00am

Venue: Rodney Economic Development Trust Offices, 12 Tamariki Avenue, Orewa

Cost: $50

Please call Cathie on 0800 249 763 or visit www.bizrodney.com to find out more or reserve a place.


22 October 2009

NZ Breakers vs Townsville Crocs

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


15 October 2009

Young Enterprise Scheme Regional Awards

Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany

The highlight of the YES year, the Smales Farm Regional Awards, is a celebration of the achievements and successes of the YES Companies in the region. Award winners will be announced on the night.

RSVP by email


14 October 2009

Just Got To Break Free Workshop

Planning your succession & your exit strategy

Time: 7:00am - 9:00am

Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Cost: $40.00 +gst

This highly practical seminar will help you plan your exit strategy, put in place an effective succession plan and help you prepare your business for sale.

For more information click here To purchase a ticket click here


8 October 2009

NZ Breakers vs Melbourne Tigers

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


7 October 2009

Auckland Regional Migrant Services Charitable Trust - Free Small Business Seminar

Seminar for migrants seeking Business opportunities in New Zealand but do not know HOW to go about it.

Time: 10:15am - 3.00pm

Venue: Level 1, Pearn Crescent, Norman King Building, Northcote

To find out more click here , to register, please contact: 09 419 7340 or email: linleem@arm-mrc.org.nz


7 October 2009

Re-Ignite Workshop

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Venue: ASB 3 Lounge (Situated on Level One)

North Harbour Stadium

Appian Way, Albany

This FREE half day seminar on 7 October, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.

To register click here


5 October 2009

Cancer Society Relay For Life 2010 Launch

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Venue: Domain Lodge

1 Boyle Crescent, Grafton

Come along and learn about Relay For Life, collect your team captain kit, book your tent site, and hear from past participants.

Parking is available and refreshments will be served.

RSVP : Thursday 03 October 2009

Phone: 09 308 0240

Email: Click here


1 October 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge

North Harbour Stadium

Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here to register.


24 September 2009

NZ Breakers vs Cairns Taipans - Home Game

North Shore Events Centre

Doors open at 6pm, Tipoff at 7pm

To find out more click here


23 September 2009

Breakfast with Martin Snedden, CEO of Rugby World Cup 2011

Time: 7:00am - 9:00am

Venue: Spencer on Byron

17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

Speaking at a fundraising breakfast, on how the New Zealand economy will benefit from hosting the third largest event in the world - The Rugby World Cup 2011

Book a table of 10 for $600 or individual tickets $60

Supporting De Paul House - Helping families in need

To register click here


11 September 2009

Small Business Summit

Time: 7:45am - 6.00pm

The 2009 Small Business Summit will provide owners with new refreshing insights as well as business advice about the development and growth of their business. This is your opportunity to meet, hear and engage with political and business decision makers who influence the way you conduct your business. By attending this summit, you will come away better prepared to survive the economic slowdown to take advantage of new opportunities to grow your business and achieve better returns. We look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue and discussing the future of the New Zealand SME sector.

Register & Pay by 7 August 2009 to SAVE with Earlybird Rates

To read more about this workshop click here


10 September 2009

Speed Networking

Time: 7.30am - 9.30am

Venue: Concourse Lounge

North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.

Click here for more information


If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a face-to-face meeting is worth a thousand phone calls!


Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we won't guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far and away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.


Next Speed Networking:


Like speed dating, an event attended by dozens of single people who talk briefly to potential partners and decided whether they might like to see any of them again, speed networking combines this with the idea of making professional rather romantic contacts.


Enterprise North Shore is providing an innovative new way to expand your local customer, supplier, and partner networks.


What can you get out of attending?

• Networking with more people than through typical networking events.

• An innovative and fun event that is far-and-away more exciting than run of the mill “cocktail reception” activities.

• A comfortable and fun networking environment.

• Networking with new people at every round of networking.

• Environment to learn effective networking techniques through energized networking conversations and repetition.

• The opportunity to practice proper networking, elevators speeches, etc.

To attend the next Speed Networking Event (only $50 plus GST, including breakfast) please purchase your ticket here You will be advised of upcoming Speed Networking dates as soon as possible. Numbers are limited to 20 at each event; we strongly suggest one person from each company attend each event for maximum benefit!:


3 September 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Media Room

North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here to register.


2 September 2009

North Shore Business Excellence Breakfast

Time: 7:30 - 9.00am

Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre, on Silverfield Road, off Porana Road, Glenfield

Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.

MORE INFORMATION HERE


28 August 2009

Westpac ENS North Shore Business Excellence Awards - Gala Dinner

Venue: North Harbour Stadium

Come and join the celebration of North Shore's top businesses and their achievements at this most prestigious occasion.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!


27 August 2009

How to network effectively

Venue: AUT Akoranga Campus, North Shore

For more information and to register check out the Auckland ICT website


20 August 2009

Business Connect - Speaker : Michael Cave – Cave Financial Solutions

Time: 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start

Venue: 24 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, North Shore City

Cost: $25.00

Business Connect is a maximum impact event to meet small business owners and is ingeniously designed to be an opportunity for businesses to connect, refer and engage each others products and services.

For more information and to register click here


25 August 2009

Doing More With Less, Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Opportunities

Time: 07:30 am - 11.00am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Now more than ever, companies need to adapt their organisation and their cost structures to

respond to the new financial climate. In a few hours, this FREE Workshop will provide you with

practical ideas and answers that are relevant, realistic and results focused. You will also come

away with a FREE Workbook designed to help you start the realignment process.


11 August 2009

Re-Ignite Workshop

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge

North Harbour Stadium, Albany

This FREE half day seminar on 11 August, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.

To register click here


4 August 2009

3 Vital Steps to Grow Your Business Seminar

Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm

Venue: Albany Executive Motor Inn, Corinthian Drive, Albany

If you want to......

• Significantly improve your sales

• Increase your profits

• Boost your personal income while reducing your stress levels

• Reduce your business's reliance on you

......then you owe it to yourself to attend the '3 Vital Steps to Grow Your Business' seminar

Register before 31 July and pay only $49+gst! (usually $79+gst)

For more information click here

To register for this seminar click here


6 August 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here to register.


29 July, 2009

Speed Networking

Time: 7.30am til 9.30am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium

Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.

Click here for more information


24 July 2009

In Our Own Backyard - Help support the KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust

When: 24th July between 12pm – 2pm

Where: Conferenz’s Offices - 51 Apollo Drive, Albany

Conferenz and Spicers would like to invite all of the businesses on the North Shore to come connect with the rest of the local business community, grab a coffee and a sausage sizzle. The money from every cup of coffee and sausage sold will go towards improving the lives of children here in NZ.

For more information contact Kevin on 09 308 3758 or click here to send an email


23-24 July 2009

Mid-Market New Zealand Conference

Time: 9am - 5pm, Friday and Saturday

Venue: Crown Plaza, Auckland City

MidMarket New Zealand is the first event of its kind in New Zealand that specifically targets the issues felt by the middle market. Without the flexibility of SMEs, and often without the global reach and economies of scale of large corporates, the mid-market can be particularly vulnerable. This event is filled with insights from leading midmarket executives discussing the need-to-know issues.

3 FOR 2 Special - Send three delegates from your organisation for the price of two!

Register now for this not-to-be-missed event by phoning (09) 912 3617, Fax (09) 912 3617


23 July 2009

North Shore Business Excellence Breakfast

Time: 7:30 - 9.00am

Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre, on Silverfield Road, off Porana Road, Glenfield

Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker.

MORE INFORMATION HERE


9 July 2009

Business Connect

Purpose: Networking Evening. To connect, refer and engage wach others services.

Address: 24 Akoranga Drive, Northcote

Guest Speaker: Dr Jonathan Coleman

Cost: $25 incl GST

8 July, 2009

Speed Networking

Time: 7.30am til 9.30am

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium

Speed Networking is the fast, exciting and fun way to get your name and message around a room. Though we wont guarantee you'll leap tall buildings in a single bound, we can assure you of an innovative and fun event that is far an away more exciting that the run-of-the-mill cocktail reception.

Click here for more information


2 July 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge

North Harbour Stadium. Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here to register.


25 June, 2009

Auckland ICT Cluster Meeting

Time: 5.30pm

Venue: Unitec North Shore Campus

Auckland ICT Cluster explores social media tools and their applications for business. Find out all about the new wave of social networking services like twitter, flickr, facebook and bebo and how you can use them for your business.

For more info see Auckland ICT Cluster on the Enterprise North Shore website click here


25 June 2009

Today's Challenges, Tomorrows Opportunities

Time: TBA

Venue: North Harbour Stadium

Now more than ever, companies need to adapt their organisation and cost structures to respond to the financial climate. In a couple of hours, this FREE workshop will provide you with practical ideas and answers that are relevant, realistic and results-focused.

Click here to download more information, or here to register.


9 June 2009

Re-Ignite Workshop

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm,

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Albany

This FREE half day seminar on 9 June, 2009 provides an opportunity to network with others who have similar concerns and challenges. But you will address your own issues and not just listen to others. You will leave the seminar with a do-able set of actions that will enable you to seize opportunities and re-ignite your business.

To register click here


4 June 2009

Westpac ENS North Shore Business Excellence Awards - Entries Close!


Entries now closed for North Shore Business Excellence Awards for 2009! Purchase your tickets for the gala dinner...

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON...


4 June 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Referees Lounge, Level 2

North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.


20 May 2009

The Economic Benefits of Ethnic and Immigrant Diversity

10am -11am

Lecture Room AT1, Atrium Building

Massey University Albany Campus

The Office of Ethnic Affairs, North Shore City Council and the Integration of Immigrants Programme presents this talk hosted by Massey University. Speakers on the day include Philipe Legrain and Professor Paul Spoonley.


19 May 2009

A Matter of Trust

4.00-6.00pm, Hayes Knight

5 William Laurie Place, Albany

Join the sustainability leaders of today at a North Shore networking event proudly sponsored by Urgent Couriers.

New research has found that consumers are buying from businessess who demonstrate they are looking after their employees, customers, the environment and the wider community.

By coming along we will demonstrate ways you can instill trust in your customers and employees. You will also hear how leading companies have adopted successful, sustainable strategies into their business.

This is a FREE event. To register, please sned an email here


20 May 2009

Productivity Up and Expenses Down

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Venue: Albany Executive Motor Inn, Corinthian Drive, Albany

Cost: $49.00 +gst

Continental breakfast provided

This workshop looks at making the business more efficient and profitable through improvements in production management, staff management and reducing expenses.

We will look at systems such as “lean production”, as one way to achieve more with less and discuss the elements that go into building better teams that are happier and more productive.

To register click here


27 March 2009

Rotary Charity Regatta

Time: 9.00am-8.00pm

Venue: Gulf Harbour

Delivering much needed funds to Autism NZ to provide support, training, advocay, resources and information on the autism spectrum to families and sufferers, the Rotary Charity Regatta is not only a worthwhile event, it's a whole heap of fun.

For more information call 09 415 8134, visit www.charityevents.org.nz or email here.


26 March 2009

Auckland ICT Cluster Networking Meeting

Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Venue: Massey University Albany Campus, Gate 1, Albany Expressway, Albany

Topic: Research and capability at Massey University for the ICT industry

Academics from a range of disciplines will describe how they have helped or could help the ICT industry. For more information visit the Auckland ICT website or email Enterprise North Shore.


2 April 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here to register.


18 March 2009

Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards Launch Function

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Every business on the North Shore who is even remotely interested in entering the Awards should attend the Launch Function. It's a great place to meet other potential entrants, find out how easy it is to enter and what the benefits of entry are to your business.

This function is free of charge and you can bring as many people as you like.

For more information on the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards click here or call us on 09 414 1341.


18 March 2010

REGISTER ONLINE

Auckland ICT Cluster Networking Meeting

Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Venue: Marine Industry Association Offices

85 Westhaven Drive

Westhaven, Auckland

Topic: Survive and thrive through Research and Innovation

An interactive session which introduces several Government investment services to help businesses.

For more information visit the Auckland ICT website or email Enterprise North Shore.

February 28-March 1st

Relay For Life - North Shore

Venue: Millenium Institute Of Sport

17 Antares Place, Mairangi Bay, North Shore City

Relay for Life is an overnight team event to honour those touched by cancer & raise funds for the Cancer Society. Teams of ten or more join in a walk/run relay keeping a team member on the track at all times. The Northshore Relay is on at The Millennium Institute on Feb 28th – March 1st.

To register visit www.relayforlife.org.nz or for more information click here.


11 March 2009

Young Enterprise Scheme - EDay

Venue To Be Advised

E Day marks the start of the YES year. It is the first time that all YES participants come together in their region. The purpose of E Day is to inspire and promote YES as well as letting the students know what they are required to do during the year.

During the day students are led through the process of brainstorming, developing, and evaluating product ideas for presenting their idea to coaches.


4 March 2009

North Shore Business Excellence Breakfast

Time: 7:30 - 9.00am

Venue: Fairway Lodge, behind the North Shore Events Centre, on Silverfield Road, off Porana Road, Glenfield

Every second month, Enterprise North Shore organises over 100 business owners and senior managers of North Shore Businesses to gather for breakfast to network and enjoy a keynote speaker. Speakers for 2009 to be announced...

MORE INFORMATION HERE


6 March 2009

The Essential Guide to Capital Raising

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge

North Harbour Stadium, Albany

Presented by: Mark Robotham

This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it.

To register for this workshop click here. If you have any questions or require further information please call us on 09 414 1341.


5 March 2009

Starting off Right Workshop

Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm

Venue: Concourse Lounge, North Harbour Stadium, Appian Way, Albany

This workshop is designed to address questions most people have when starting a new business. You will have the opportunity to discuss in groups general topics and those raised on the day with others who are commencing their own business. This will also provide a great opportunity to network with others whereby you may provide and receive support.

Click here to register.