Taranaki Chamber of Commerce

The vision and mission of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce is to create a strong and vibrant Taranaki business community through advocacy, business connections and celebrating business success. With a 700+ strong membership base, the Taranaki Chamber represents businesses throughout the region and beyond. Working on behalf of all industry sectors, the Chamber facilitates BARA, Young Enterprise Scheme, Network of Trades, Top Shop and Business Excellence Awards. The purpose of BARA is to encourage people into the CBD to support local businesses. The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme is delivered to Years 11 and 13 Secondary School Students. Through YES, students get the chance to set up and run their own business for a year. The Network of Trades is a specific forum group for trades and trades-based businesses. Top Shop awards celebrate customer service excellence, and the Business Excellence Awards recognise business excellence across all sectors. Join us and you'll access networking events, support and advice, marketing services and business savings that will give you a solid platform from which to grow your business. We offer our members, Effective and respected advocacy, Networking opportunities, including monthly complimentary Business Connections evenings, Invitation to our extensive network of business seminars and functions with high calibre speakers, Opportunity for business promotion through marketing and events, Document advice and certification, including export Certificates of Origin, National Partner Business Savings and local Member to Member discount offers, Free Listing on the Business Search NZ Directory Sound business support and advice on issues or ideas for your business Whether you’re just getting started in business, taking your enterprise to the next level or going global with your product or service, the Taranaki Chamber can offer the right connections, support and advice to fast-track your success. Find these services and a great community of like minded and proactive businesses building connections through the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce.