- Correction to our Shanghai 2010 Expo Newsletter
- Chairman's words
- Upcoming events
- China overhauling "chaotic" health food sector
- VAT cut fails to lift UK consumer spending
..............................................................................................................................................................Correction to Shanghai 2010 Expo newsletter Issue One"We incorrectly stated the contact telephone number for Murray Painter, his numbers are 06 6500705 or
021483785 we apologize for any inconvenience"...............................................................................................................................................................Chairman's Words September NewsletterSpring EventsWith
spring well upon us in "The Bay" I hope a few more of you will bounce
out of bed and attend some of the early morning breakfast events that
we are staging over the next few months.
There is a very good event
on September 14th with both the HSBC and Associated Marine in town from
the big smoke to enlighten you with information which is appropriate to
all business, not just exporters.
HSBC, who have advised of a last
minute change from Trade Manager Gavin Haworth to Andrew Leys the
Regional Business Manager, will be delivering an 'Exporter Update'
which will include details from their recent Trade Confidence Index
conducted in Australia, China, HK, India, Singapore, Vietnam and the
Middle East, along with some basics on what is happening in NZ's key
markets.
Andrew Scrivens from Associated Marine will talk about
marine insurance from one of the world's largest players, Zurich
International which owns this company.
It is rare that we get such these gents to Hawkes Bay so I encourage you to attend.
You
will be aware that on October the 16th we are hosting a luncheon with
Tim Groser the Trade Minister. This will be the first opportunity for
regional exporters to hear first hand the trade aspirations of the new
National Government and with Tim's background in FTA negotiation you
will hear also of progress being made in this area which is significant
in the short term to date.
For both of these events please see the detail in this issue or on our website for registration.
Export Hawke's Bay StructureIt
is with some regret that I advise of the withdrawal from Export Hawke's
Bay of the local representative of Export NZ (Bruce Robertson) and by
default the local branch of EMA (which owns Export New Zealand
nationally).
Export Hawke's Bay was conceived to help promote all
exporting matters during Export Year 2007 but in 2008 the group decided
that a "one stop shop" for exporting was a good idea for the region to
help stop confusion and have one focus point for exporters.
Export
Hawke's Bay comprises Venture Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay Chamber of
Commerce and the regional office of NZTE and I represent industry as
the independent Chair. We also have support from the Export Academy of
New Zealand for seminars and short courses.
Unfortunately Export
NZ regional office have decided to go their own way and you need to be
aware that invites originating from Bruce are not coming from Export
Hawke's Bay. We regret the confusion and duplication but have no
control over this.
Mentoring Scheme a SuccessThe
recent Export Hawke's Bay subsidised mentoring scheme has proved a
success with three companies taking up the offer of advice from up to
12 export business advisers who are practitioners in their own
specialist fields of, law, logistics, compliance, marketing, market
research, accounting, procurement, lean manufacturing, insurance and
banking and others.
We are fortunate to also include in this
scheme a three hour "Come think with us" with the senior partners of
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
There are only five subsidised sessions
available this year and already three have been snapped up with a
fourth company considering now.
Please contact us at
info@exporthawkesbay.co.nz if you would like to be considered for the last spots.
It
is applicable to companies considering export or who have commenced
exporting and need to confirm they are on the right track.
"This
mentoring process has challenged us at every step which has been hugely
beneficial. It has also given us the confidence to take the business to
a higher level when experts encourage us to develop specific aspects of
our business we were unsure about " ...Janice Potts, Director, Terraza Saffron
Export Academy of New ZealandThe
Export Academy of New Zealand moves closer to being a fully accredited
course provider with the full "Certificate & Diploma in Export
Enterprise qualifications" having been written completed and moderated.
These now sit with the Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for
accreditation which should be complete by the end of 2009.
The
Academy is offering export introductory short course of an hour in
length during October and November. These courses will introduce or
refresh the learner's knowledge in exporting and are great value at
only $50 each.
To enrol in a course to suit you or your employees please visit
www.exportacademy.ac.nz and select the short course detail.
Happy ExportingMurray Painter - September 2009............................................................................................................................................................... HSBC Trade Division/Associated MarineHSBC
have an
exclusive group of trade and personal clients in the region. They have
a number of Trade and also Investment products available which may be
attractive to a number of you. Andrew Leys, their Regional Manager
Business Banking will also report on Exporter business confidence
updates.
Insurance Risk and
in particular Marine Insurance has become a specialised business over recent years and much has changed in covering such risks.
A two for one breakfast - come along and update your knowledge;
Date: Monday September 14 2009 - 7.30-9a.m.
Venue: Hawke's Bay Opera House- Conference Rm 1
Cost: $17 ( includes a light breakfast)
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