Grow Mid Canterbury's purpose is to support and facilitate the successful growth of local businesses for the benefit of the entire community. It performs two major roles:
1. Economic Development which includes identifying and addressing constraints to economic growth and working to grow the district's economy; this is achieved through:
- Planning for sustainable future economic growth
- Identifying and addressing constraints to economic growth and working to grow the districts' economy
- Raising the profile of the district
- Attracting suitable new businesses to the district
- Helping attract and retain workers in the district
2. As part of encouraging growth across the district, Grow Mid Canterbury provides a range of support services to businesses including:
Biz Start Up: Success Test & Planning Seminar & Ready to Launch Seminars
The Success Test includes a simple business outline where you can test your idea and thinking for commercial success. Ready to launch seminars are designed to move your idea to the next stages by providing more in-depth detail covering the practical establishment and operational details of a business
Biz Clinics: Experts Here for You Each Month!
Get great FREE advice on specific business issues with our visiting business experts each month.
BIZ Assist: We Understand Business!
If advice or bouncing an idea off someone is what you need, book a FREE session with a qualified GMC business adviser.
BIZ Review: Business Improvement and Streamlining
A GMC Biz Review business audit and report is a great place to start, it is a comprehensive "health check" complete with recommendations that will pin point vital areas to improve bottom line performance.
BIZ Grow Coach: Sharpening Your Business Skills!
Our qualified business advisors take you through our structured coaching program. We will working with you to provide the best training and advice covering all aspects such as; new product development, sales and marketing, operations and logistics, importing or exporting, finance and resourcing, human resources and right sizing.
BIZ Grow: One-On-One
This is a flexible approach that provides you with the tools and support you need covering all aspects of your business.
BIZ Grow: Training
Grow Mid Canterbury provides a full range of training opportunities ranging from essential training for staff to advanced capability training for owners, managers and key staff. We also offer a range of industry customised and advanced training to enhance productivity and to maintain high levels of skill and understanding at all levels.
BIZ Grow Seminars & Events
Throughout the year Grow Mid Canterbury holds scheduled networking and events topical seminars that keep our business professionals up to date and informed. On the last Friday of each month an informal networking event is held at the Speight's Ale House and is a great opportunity for businesses to catch and have an informal drink.
BIZ Club: Staying Informed and Ahead!
Become a Biz Club member today to start receiving special Biz Club discounts and offers along with a range of tools and support specially designed for our Biz Club member.
Please contact Business Advisory Services manager Simon Nikoloff email sme@growmc.co.nz for any further information on support, assistance, events and professional development.