The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce

The Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary association of companies and individuals involved in commercial activity. As a local business advocacy group, the Chamber represents the interests of members in Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki.

The Chamber's aim is to positively influence the business environment in the Eastern Bay through working to actively promote freedom of enterprise, business growth and regional development for the benefit of our members and the local communities

How we work

Although the Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce operates locally and represents the specific interests of their members and this region, the Chamber is also part of a much broader organisation that has influence at a national and international level.

The Eastern Bay Chamber supports and advocates for local business in a range of ways:

• Producing regular newsletters to keep members informed on issues, opportunities and news relevant to local business
• Providing leadership and strong representation to local, regional and national government
• Organising or informing members on upcoming training opportunities or seminars that may be of interest
• Arranging 'After 5' meetings to assist members to develop their business networks
• Operating as the 'voice' of local business by orgainising and assist with submissions & letters on behalf of members
• Publicising responses to local issues with pro-active public pronouncements and media releases
• Arrange special offers and preferential group deals that are exclusively available to Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce members.

In addition to the local benefits that we provide our members, the Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce is able to leverage the collective strength of 32 Chambers nationwide for greater lobbying power and access to a wider range of skills and resources as required. The Chamber is also part of the World's largest trade and business organisation with over 20,000 Chambers internationally.

Membership benefits

Business advice & information including...

• Trade Information
• Links to services, facilities & databases
• Bimonthly newsletter

Events & networking including...

• Business After 5's
• Introductions to like-minded business people, potential partners and clients
• Assistance in making overseas business contacts and letters of introduction
• Low cost advertising via chamber newsletter and Efax
• Free new member profile in Chamber newsletter
• Free entry in the NZ Chamber of Commerce Directory
• Free entry on the NZ Chamber of Commerce website

Education & training including...

• Contribution to economic education via secondary schools with the Young Enterprise Scheme
• Organisation of varied training opportunities for members & their staff through active promotion of local opportunities

Exclusive offers for members including...

• Discount on Shell fuel
• Discount on Ford Cars
• Selected local business discounts
• Access to Certificates of Origin for exporters
• Access to carnets for overseas travelers

Contact the Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce

To receive further information please contact the Executive Officer on:

Phone: 07 307 0118
Fax: 07 308 7777
E-mail: bop.chamber@wave.co.nz

Post: PO Box 217
Whakatane

Bay of Plenty Energy is proud to support the Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce