BUSINESS TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Unlock Your Potential with Our Collaborative Business Training Platform!
At the Waikato Chamber of Commerce we believe in the power of collective growth. Our unique approach combines expert-led training sessions with valuable insights and experiences from our members. Join us to elevate your skills, expand your network, and maximise your business impact.
For more information, please email jenny.macgregor@waikatochamber.co.nz or call 021 037 8360.
2026 TRAINING & EVENTS
Don't let your business become invisible in 2026.
Almost 40% of people are starting their search with AI tools instead of Google. That means your customers are no longer just browsing websites; they are asking AI what to buy and who to trust.
The landscape has changed, and if your business isn't being cited, you're not just hard to find. You're being left out of the conversation entirely.
Your competitors are already showing up. Are you?
This session will show you what that means in practice and what you need to do about it now.
Join David Remmerswaal (Dimple Digital), Angela March (Brainchild), and Paul Gray (Rocketspark) for a practical playbook that brings together digital marketing, website strategy and design, and PR and reputation.
You'll learn:
• How AI tools decide which businesses to recommend
• What makes a brand credible enough to be cited
• How to position your business so it is chosen over competitors
• The immediate actions you can take to increase your brand's visibility and trust
This event is for business owners, marketing managers, and anyone who wants to stay visible in the AI era.
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026
Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Venue: Events Room 2, Wintec CBD.
Fees:
Chamber members - $59 + GST
Non-members - $99 + GST
Dates:
Workshop 1 – Tuesday 15 September
Workshop 2 – Tuesday 20 October
Workshop 3 – Tuesday 17 November
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Union Square Business Centre, Hamilton.
This programme is designed to provide local business owners with expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, and practical strategies to elevate their business success.
We are delighted to partner with Icehouse to deliver The Business Owner Programme – a capability development solution for Waikato business owners.
This programme provides a unique learning environment for business owners, in three full days of learning, over three months. The program will provide you with the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business.
The programme is designed for owners of businesses with revenue between $1M to $3M.
What will you get from this programme?
Deciding where your business will operate and how you will win in the future
Driving growth from the top – Leadership, Mindset and Resilience
Building a high-performing team and culture in the business
Transforming how your business wins sales and why customers choose you?
Generating growth through digital/social media channels
Understanding of accounting and finance principles
Build a Business Growth Plan to keep you focused.
Fees:
Please enquire by emailing Jenny
Regional Business Partner Funding
Management Capability Development funding may be available through your Regional Business Partner. To explore if your business is eligible for support, please contact your local Growth Advisor by emailing hello@sodainc.com or email Jenny for an introduction.
Icehouse Scholarships
Scholarships are regularly offered. Email Jenny to find out more.
Note: A minimum of 10 enrolments must be received by 1 August 2026 to enable this programme to be confirmed.
2025 Business Owners Programme Alumni
2024 Business Owners Programme Alumni
