http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/chamber-news/ http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/chamber-news/economic-development-strategy-2012/ <p> </p> <p>The Chamber is one of the partner organisations working to develop <strong><em>Dunedin’s draft Economic Development Strategy</em></strong> and we would like to ask for your help to refine and improve it.</p> <p>We would greatly appreciate it if you took the time to read the strategy and offer your feedback.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Where can I see the strategy?</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.dunedineconomy.co.nz">www.dunedineconomy.co.nz</a>  </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.dunedineconomy.co.nz/"><img src="http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/__data/assets/image/0016/263221/eds-sidebanner.jpg"/></a></p> <p><strong>How will feedback be gathered?</strong></p> <p>An online survey form is on the website, or you can give your feedback in writing to the Chamber</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>When does the consultation finish?</strong></p> <p>Submissions close 15 June 2012</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How else can I get involved in discussions about the strategy?</strong></p> <p>There is a twitter feed you can follow (@dunedineconomy), or linkedin group you can join (growing dunedin’s economy)</p> <p>If you are a member of a group and would like someone to come to a meeting to discuss the strategy email <a href="mailto:info@dunedineconomy.co.nz">info@dunedineconomy.co.nz</a>  or 474 3409 to arrange this</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What will happen to the feedback?</strong></p> <p>All the feedback will be considered by the strategy partnership. The survey gives you an option to make your feedback public and to receive a response from the steering group about what has happened to your ideas.</p> Thu, 24 May 2012 14:39:37 +1200 http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/chamber-news/economic-development-strategy-2012/ http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/chamber-news/tales-of-the-tartan-mafia/ <p> </p> <p><img class="right" src="http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/assets/Uploads/2010-Logos/OCC150RIBrgb.png" width="80" alt="" title=""/>This book was commissioned by the Chamber in its 150th year to celebrate business in Otago. The old and the new, the good and the not-so-good stories and the business people that had the vision and fortitude to make far-reaching decisions for the ultimate benefit of Otago.</p> <p> </p> <p><img class="left" src="http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/assets/Uploads/2010-Logos/_resampled/resizedimage117109-tales-of-the-tartan-mafia.JPG" width="117" height="109" alt="" title=""/>You can order your copy of this fascinating read from the Chamber by emailing <a href="mailto:cara@otagochamber.co.nz">cara@otagochamber.co.nz</a> or order and pay online <a href="http://www.otagochamber.co.nz//payments-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img class="left" src="http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/assets/Uploads/2010-Temporary/_resampled/resizedimage200159-Book-launch-team2.jpg" width="200" height="159" alt="" title=""/>The team behind the book.....Bevan Rickerby (Chair), Cara Bradley, Clive Copeman, Ali Copeman, Nik Sweeny, John Christie, Steve Brocklebank, Nick Smith (absent) </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><img class="left" src="http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/assets/Uploads/2010-Temporary/_resampled/resizedimage200150-Taieri-George.jpg" width="200" height="150" alt="" title=""/>Richard Emerson also launched his "Taieri George Brew" for 2012. Sponsors and other guests were present at the Tartan Mafia Launch held at the Chamber on Tuesday 6 March.</p> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:58:40 +1300 http://www.otagochamber.co.nz/chamber-news/tales-of-the-tartan-mafia/