
Welcome to the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce
Physical and Postal Address 209 Grey Street, Gisborne Phone Number : 06 863 0384 Fax Number : 06 869 0889 e-mail - info@gisborne.org.nz Web Page www.gisborne.org.nz President - Malcolm Maclean 027 222 1468
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE GISBORNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Gisborne Chamber of Commerce is actively pursuing its mission "to represent and promote the interests of industry & commerce for the beneficial development of Gisborne and its people and to be the voice of Gisborne Business"
The Chamber welcomes approaches from new and existing businesses in Gisborne and other businesses seeking contact with Gisborne based businesses.
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GISBORNE EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT - 24TH APRIL 2009
On the 24th April. an Employment Summit was held in Gisborne. Over 70 businesses were represented, and local industry Sector Leaders gave an overview of how their sector was faring in the present recession. A full summary of the Summit is available below. Just click the link
Gisborne Employment Summit 
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EVER WONDERED IF YOU ARE WORKING TO CAPACITY? IS YOUR BUSINESS IN GOOD HEALTH? COULD YOU BENEFIT FROM A BUSINESS ADVISOR /MENTOR?
Click on the link below - and answer the questions above

www.bizhealth.co.nz
Click on the address above BIZ gives you the tools to assess - Your Business Your People Your Process All that is needed is an open mind and a willingness to be the best you can be in these demanding times

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST A BUSINESS-AFTER-FIVE EVENT?
Regularly the Chamber holds Ba5 networking evenings (business after 5pm) where local businesses can profile their businesses. Light refreshments are provided by the Host and attendees have the opportunity to mix with fellow business people and catch up on what is happening around the city.
Being in business can be isolating - Ba5's bring like-minded people together
If you would like to hold a Ba5 - contact the Chamber office 86 30384 ________________
BE PART OF OUR LATEST Ba-5
SPEED NETWORKING
25TH MAY 2009 THE WORKS (on the Wharf) 5.30 - 7.30pm Light Finger Food Provided / Bar open for refreshments
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EFFECTS OF THE EARTHQUAKE ON THE GISBORNE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Opus did research on the effects the big Earthquake (in 2007) had on Gisborne businesses. Their research findings are published below.
Summary - Opus
They are currently undertaking a follow-up study which examines the longer term impacts of the earthquake as well as identifying how well the city's business community has recovered so there are some of you who will further this study.
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