Business news: BforGood, Chamber & Wastebusters surveys
Business for Good
Wakatipu Community Foundation (WCF) and the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce have launched a BforGood (Business for Good) Programme.
The hands-on, four-part expert-led workshop series is designed to help businesses develop and implement a strategic, measurable approach to corporate social responsibility.
It's part of the CF’s new BforGood Initiative, which targets businesses eager to develop strategic community giving.
Through expert-led sessions, peer networking and practical resources, businesses will discover how to align their values with meaningful community contributions, establish effective partnerships and evaluate success.
"We are thrilled to have Clare Irons leading this important initiative, bringing 20 years of expertise in this space," Jennifer Belmont, Founder and CEO of Wakatipu Community Foundation says.
"Businesses play a vital role in our community, and our goal is to support them in making strategic contributions, whether through time, skills, or financial resources. A thriving community is one where businesses, individuals, and the environment flourish, and by working together, we can make that a reality."
Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Sharon Fifield says: "More than ever, businesses have a responsibility to be good corporate citizens and stewards for our community and environment - their customers and workforce seek it.
"So many of our local businesses already give so much to the community we all love.
"We’re really pleased to partner with the Wakatipu Community Foundation in delivering the BforGood programme, as it will enable more businesses to strategically contribute which is a win/win for us all”
In recognition of the benefits of such a programme to the wider community, Central Lakes Trust (CLT) is offering subsidies to reduce the course fees for small / medium sized businesses.
“This is a great initiative, encouraging businesses to lean into community groups in a meaningful way,” Barbara Bridger, CEO Central Lakes Trust, says.
At the end of the BforGood Programme, participants will have acquired the skills to create a strategic, measurable community strategy along with a roadmap for sustainable community impact.
A programme outline, further information and registration for the BforGood Programme can be found on the Wakatipu Community Foundations website here: www.wakatipucommunityfoundation.co.nz/bforgood
How’s business? Quarterly survey closes this Friday
Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce, Wānaka Business Chamber, The Lakes Weekly Bulletin, jobfix.co.nz and Queenstown Lakes District Council are encouraging local businesses to participate in the quarterly Queenstown Lakes Business Confidence Survey.
The survey is open for all businesses in the Queenstown Lakes until 5pm this Friday, 7 March.
"Your responses help us monitor how our economy is feeling and performing over time, and how we support you best in our advocacy and business support," Chamber boss Sharon Fifield says. Survey link here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/P626G3F
Wastebusters seeks community feedback
Wastebusters turns 25 this year and, as they celebrate a quarter century of community-driven work, they’re seeking their community’s feedback.
The Wānaka not-for-profit social enterprise has launched its Community Survey, inviting feedback on experiences with donations, shopping, recycling, and event services.
They want to hear about what they’re doing well and what they can improve on. Anyone who completes the survey can go in the draw to win a $250 restaurant voucher.
"Whether you shop with us, recycle with us or have attended our workshops or education programmes, we want to know what you love about Wasties, and what you’d like to see from us in the future," Wastebusters Communications Manager Ruth Blunt says.
"We would really appreciate everyone who’s had a Wasties moment taking the time to let us know how we’re getting on."
The survey takes about six minutes to complete. Wastebusters’ Community Survey is live and online now. Survey link here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Wastebusterscommunitysurvey
