30 April 2007

www.northlandbusinessawards.co.nz

“News of our win in 2006 reached suppliers & people well beyond Northland, boosting our profile within the industry as well.” – Sciadopities

‘Do it now… go to www.northlandbusinessawards.co.nz and register your interest in entering the 30th anniversary Northland naturally business awards!’

The 2007 Northland Chamber of Commerce Northland Naturally Business Awards are an annual event run by the Northland Chamber of Commerce that honour Northland businesses who have demonstrated excellence in key business areas. They are also a celebration of the positive contribution local businesses have made towards the economic development and growth of Northland

This premier business event of the year provides opportunity for all businesses within the Northland area, no matter how large or small; to receive recognition for their achievements, and celebrate contributions that individual businesses have made to Northland, with winners guaranteed prestige, profile and recognition.

Last years Excellence in Retail winner Sciadopities said “As first-timers, we were initially a little alarmed at the written component of the entry process. However a call to the Chamber, and subsequent visit from one of the friendly team there, made us much more relaxed about things. We were assured that the judges were business people too, and that the expectation was really that entrants take a step back from their day-to-day operation and focus on what makes their business tick.’

“Winning our category was just great, as much as a positive affirmation for all the fabulous staff and customers who have faithfully supported us over the years, as it was for ourselves. As single-store, independent operators, we found the accolade added credence to our business, generating increased sales from curious new customers, hopefully now cemented into our “regulars”. News of our win reached suppliers and fellow nursery people well beyond Northland, boosting our profile within the industry as well.’

“We have the award hanging in a prominent position in the shop – a tangible reminder to keep up performance to meet both our own and our customers’ expectations.”

We encourage any business that is keen to look at entering to go to the official awards website and register for an entry pack to be sent out to you

This year we also have a keen team of Northland Chamber of Commerce members, business consultants and partners willing to guide you to putting an entry together…FREE of charge.

Remember…the competition offers entrants

  • A chance to put your business in the spotlight with key local publicity
  • Free, independent feedback and assessment from expert judges
  • A useful benchmark of your progress and achievements against competitors and other sectors in the local business environment.
  • Networking opportunities with other business leaders and professionals.
  • Public recognition of outstanding business success and achievement
  • A reward and acknowledgement of the contribution made by employees in growing and developing your business
  • A means of engendering pride in your organisation
  • An opportunity to focus on your business, its core strengths and the competitive advantages that make it a worthy candidate for business excellence
  • On-going promotional opportunities for winning businesses to demonstrate leadership and excellence.
  • An opportunity to receive on-going business mentoring assistance
  • A high profile platform to showcase your products and services to a wider audience

For details check out www.northlandbusinessawards.co.nz website

The Northland Chamber of Commerce is the networking, education, advocacy and marketing group for Northland business, and is part of a nationwide network of 30 and a world-wide movement of 21,000 chambers. Subscription to the free fortnightly chamber e-news can be arranged on info@northchamber.co.nz. Enquiries to 09-4384771 or www.northchamber.co.nz, www.kaiparachamber.co.nz and www.farnorthchamber.co.nz

You can have a say on this by going to the Northland Chamber of Commerce Feedback website on www.northchamber.blogspot.com

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