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1 Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting 2016 November 23 rd Puzzling World

3 Agenda Annual General Meeting Wednesday 23 November 2016, 6.00pm 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of 2015 Annual General Meeting 4. Matters Arising 5. Chairman s Report 6. Financial Report 7. Election of Executive Committee 8. Appointment of Accountants for Annual Review 9. General Business

4 Chairperson s Report Wanaka s business community continues to go from strength to strength. There is no doubt we are making our mark on the national and international business stage as a premium business and lifestyle destination. With this will come continued pressure on infrastructure. However we have the opportunity to learn the lessons from the growing pains Queenstown is experiencing and shape our future in a sustainable way as long as we all engage in the process and support the right growth plans and strategies. We cannot reply on somebody else to make it happen. We all have a role to play in shaping Wanaka s business future. If you get the opportunity to engage with consultation or be part of a groups tasked with projects such as education, health, transportation, workers accomodation etc please make the most of the opportunity. Strategic Review I would like to highlight the Chambers values, role and strategic direction. These are detailed on the following slides.

Our values CELEBRATE THINK FAST JOIN PEOPLE BE EXCELLENT Recognition Encouragement Inspiration Innovative Brave Unique Collaborate Support Learn Professionalism Integrity Quality We will celebrate

5 Our values CELEBRATE THINK FAST JOIN PEOPLE BE EXCELLENT Recognition Encouragement Inspiration Innovative Brave Unique Collaborate Support Learn Professionalism Integrity Quality We will celebrate the achievements of our business community. We want our members and the wider business community to succeed, be recognised and make an impact. Always positive, encouraging and inspiring. We will make an impact by being bold, moving first and taking action. Our business community will be innovative, brave, and unique. We inspire confidence among our business community by encouraging listening, learning, networking, open minds, support and working together. Everything we do is done to the highest possible standard. We are responsible to the membership and the wider business community. Always professional, transparent and with utmost integrity.

6 What we do GROWTH PEOPLE SUPPORT

Our strategy GROWTH PEOPLE SUPPORT Chamber Growth Increase membership through rebrand, culture and communication / recruitment make it exciting and a community that everyone wants to be a part of.

7 Our strategy GROWTH PEOPLE SUPPORT Chamber Growth Increase membership through rebrand, culture and communication / recruitment make it exciting and a community that everyone wants to be a part of. Digital strategy and digital presence. Web and social. Membership Growth Membership business educational strategy. Wanaka businesses working smarter Seminars, women's mornings, events, closer relationship with QT COC. Wanaka business growth Collaborative relationship with the CUBE Nourishing accountability of all Wanaka business environment stakeholders Network people Review the BA6 format into a structure based on the 4 key values. Initiate annual business awards. Leadership training for service and customer experience consistency through Wanaka. Connecting our people through all communications Provide an open avenue for support and advice Develop a media communication plan To represent the WCOC in the regional and national business community Business Wellbeing Communication to membership on business issues that they should be aware of and keep them current in relationship to the business climate Organise Q and A sessions for membership with relevant professionals Represent and advocate on behalf of the membership on appropriate issues Represent and give the Wanaka Chamber a bold voice regionally and domestically. Report back to membership on learnings from the above.

8 Chairperson s Report Summary of current and future projects 16FY Projects: Strategic Review Driving business and economic growth through The Cell and CUBE strategy Business Skills Day and business development education series Ignite Chamber Business Awards UFB2 Application 17FY Projects Submission Wanaka Airport CBD Aspirational Plan Workers Accommodation Ignite Chamber Business Awards Business skills day and business development education series Continue to drive business and economic growth through The Cell and CUBE strategy Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy (QLDC)

9 Chairperson s Report Summary of some of The Cell and CUBE activities CUBE Business Development Manager In July 2016 Jason Watkins was appointed as CUBE Business Development Manager. This has seen considerable progress in the development of key elements of the CUBE activities, that had been initiated prior to and post the appointment. A number of new business looking to settle in Wanaka are in discussions including high paid IT positions. CUBE Initiatives - The Cell There are 17 single workspaces at the Cell and in recent months the four cells have been converted to standalone offices. Additionally, there is a separate standalone building on the Cell property that houses a media/production enterprise. The cells and standalone building are fully tenanted and the single workspaces are typically >80% occupied at any one time (target occupancy is >75%). The majority of the Cell tenants are longer term. However, this is a very dynamic environment where there is a constant flow of new tenants arriving for short/long term stints, as others leave. In recent times two long term tenants have moved on from the Cell as their business development and associated needs have necessitated operating in other environments. This is an extremely positive outcome, as a KPI for the CUBE is to see an increase in parties moving on from the Cell due to positive pressures. The Cell continues to act as home base for CUBE activities and where practical all workshops, drop-in sessions, key meetings etc are held at the Cell. This further exposes potential clients, and CUBE stakeholders and Partners to the Cell, but also reflects the importance of having a bricks and mortar presence for the CUBE within the broader business community. On 21 July, there was a function held in Wanaka by Chorus to celebrate the installation of a one gigabit internet connection at the Cell. This is the only gigabit connection outside of Dunedin and further positions the Cell as a leader in the provision of business services in the Wanaka community.

10 Chairperson s Report CUBE Initiatives Co-Starters (9 week course for Entrepreneurs) The third Co-Starters cohort concluded in August and while the participant numbers (six) were down on previous courses the quality of some of the business ideas was high and several concepts have been taken into a start-up phase and are being pursued by the founders. There have been 27 participants in the three Co-Starters courses that have been held to date and many of these have gone on to participate in other CUBE activities, which reflects the rationale for offering a range of business support initiatives and providing opportunities for enterprise founders to continue to develop their capability. Code Club Code Club is a course for primary and intermediate children, teaching programming skills by showing them how to make computer games, animations and websites. This programme has been run by volunteers from the Alpine Tech Junior Incubator and is held weekly at the Cell Boardroom. The Course has been well supported during the year, but unfortunately the key volunteer moved out of Wanaka and the programme has had a hiatus in the 4 th school term. It is hoped Code Club will re-emerge in 2017 and early indications are that there will be volunteers able to continue in the New Year. CUBE Website A website for the CUBE has been developed and will go live in December. This will be a shop window for the CUBE s activities and offer significantly greater exposure and connectivity to the business community. Once the website is live a campaign will be implemented that will focus on generating exposure of the CUBE and its activities and actively encourage individuals/enterprises to engage with the CUBE as well as individuals who may be able to assist the CUBE s activities (as mentors, advisors, investors etc ).

11 Chairperson s Report Lisa Simmers retired during the year and Naomi Lindsay was appointed as Executive Officer. Both Lisa and Naomi have done a fantastic job this year keeping the various initiatives, events and the general Chamber on track as well as continuing to put forward ideas on events the Chamber can implement. Thank you to the executive of Cyril Coombe, Francesca Voza, Celia Crosbie, Kelly Good, Bridget Legnavsky, Lisa Chambers, Mike Toepfer, and co-opted council/community board representative Lyal Cocks. The executive is a team of volunteers who take time away from running their own businesses and dedicate hours to Chamber business. Lisa Chambers and Francesca Voza have chosen to retire from the Chamber at this AGM. All have made a significant contribution over the years and the business community thanks them for their service. Celia, Bridget and Cyril retire by rotation and are restanding. The coming year will be one of opportunity and growth. There a good nominations for the incoming executive who will represent a cross section of the business groups and interests in the district. The incoming executive look forward to making a positive change to Wanaka s Business environment and will need your energy and support in the task s ahead. After 4 years at the helm as chair this coming year will be my last and I look forward to completing a few tasks, such as UFB2, Wanaka airport strategic plan (should QLDC implement our recommendation) continued growth of The Cell and CUBE business growth projects and an Aspiritational Plan for the Central Business District. Cheers Alistair King, Chairman

12 Financial Report The attached financial reports represent the Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet of the Chamber for the financial year ended 31 August The Wanaka Chamber is one of the smallest Chambers financially in NZ, but has one of the strongest memberships per business capita in NZ. HIGHLIGHTS Income is up $4,225 on the previous year mainly due to increase event and membership income of $2,654. Membership as at 31 August 16 was 220 up from 186 as at 31 August 15. Expenditure of $38,525 is up on the previous year however was expected with the resources put into resourcing events and meetings. Bridget and I also attended the two day National Conference in Auckland and the Chamber sponsored Light up Wanaka. There was a small deficit for the year from trading activities as detailed of $1,171. Net Cash reserves of $34,399 will be carried forward to the 2017 financial year.

13 Thank you to our local sponsors and suppliers

14 Thank you to out National Partners

15 Ignite Wanaka Chamber of Commerce 2017 Monthly Women s Coffee Mornings B@6 Monthly will continue 2x Speed Networking Events Business Skills Seminar Small Biz Bites Learning sessions 2017 Ignite Wanaka Business Awards Ignite Wanaka trip to Queenstown for Women s Conference In May Wanaka Ambassador Course

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