1. Bu NETWORKING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY …………………………………………………………… Creating a desirable place to Live work play and learn

2. Current programmes and initiatives LINK Sustainability incorporating Sustainability Champion award scheme Totally Te Awamutu (Take the Pledge) including the MBA research project, shop local initiatives and Light Up TA (Christmas) NEXUS Youth – teaching entrepreneurship to young people DigitaLINK – encouraging excellence and innovation through local digital initiatives Waipa Business Excellence Awards with Te Awamutu exclusive categories LINK Education and LINK Toolbox – capability building through workshops and targeted training, for SME sector and including the Employee and People Manager of the Month/Year awards Monthly LINK Lunch, OptiMUM and Business After 5 ChamberLINK magazine delivered to 400 boxes and premises quarterly Weekly e-news, Online resources and physical library availably free of charge

3. Our key stakeholders and partners Waipa District Council (sponsor of LINK Sustainability and also category of the Waipa Business Awards Waikato Regional Council (sponsor of Sustainability Champion award) Crowe Horwath – Keystone sponsor and physical home of the Chamber McDonalds – cornerstone sponsor (OptiMUM) Waikato Management School – cornerstone sponsor and also judges for the Waipa Business Awards People4Success – HR Partner Alexandra Images – Marketing partner and Totally Te Awamutu design partner

4. Opportunities/upcoming initiatives Creating a clear and focussed ‘brand story’ for Te Awamutu Identifying and growing opportunities in the digital space and expanding the Sustainability programme (partnered with WDC) Advocacy and representation in the Library project Further partnerships with other organisations Institute of Directors Cambridge, Raglan, and Waikato Chamber of Commerce Otorohanga District Council Te Awamutu College MBIE (NZTE), Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Youth Development Beyond October: Redevelopment of the Chamber offerings Business support packages including a year long programme for New and Emerging business Further Toolkit training (OSH, It’s Not OK, Tax)