For any business, networking can provide a lifeline of support and knowledge. It can help you benchmark against other businesses, boost your reputation, generate leads or mutual benefits or just share information.
Some of the networks in Manawatū and our neighbour regions are:
As a shareholder council, CEDA are closely connected with Palmerston North Council – and can direct you to the right people to talk about resource and building consents, council plans and strategies, upcoming events and other council services.
As a shareholder council, CEDA are closely connected with Manawatū District Council – and can direct you to the right people to talk about resource and building consents, council plans and strategies, upcoming events and other council services.
Horizons’ responsibilities include managing the region’s natural resources, leading regional land transport planning, contracting passenger transport services and coordinating our region’s response to natural disasters.
The Pahiatua Districts Business Group is a facility for business owners in Pahiatua. It creates the opportunity for businesses to connect with likeminded people and share business experiences, while being supported to facilitate business growth.
BNI’s mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.
Feilding & District Promotion works to showcase and further develop the town of Feilding, and so is a key party to talk to for any businesses entering Feilding.
Manawatū Young Professionals Network’s mission is to connect Young Professionals throughout the Manawatū area to create meaningful relationships and help the community.
The Tararua Business Network is a facility for all business owners, with a special emphasis on small to medium sized businesses, to encourage their growth and support their development.
The Manawatū Tech Collective is an industry-led non-profit organisation working towards a thriving local technology hub. Its purpose is to facilitate local tech business collaborations with national initiatives and foster individual-company connections, enabling company growth and personal career development.
As a first step, we’ll need you to register through the Regionsl Business Partner Network below, and then one of CEDA’s Business Growth Advisors will be in touch.