Support For New And Moving Businesses

We take economic development seriously in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. If you are thinking of starting a new business or relocating your existing business then we are set up to support you.

Toi-EDA

Toi-EDA can provide vital assistance with the establishment of new businesses in the region. Toi-EDA delivers the BIZ information service and Enterprise Training Programme, both government funded to help improve business management skills of small to medium sized enterprises. There are a number of networks and clusters to encourage the growth and development of businesses and help create commercial opportunities. Clusters are groups of companies and related organisations that team up to develop their particular business sector. Clusters allow businesses, regions and interest groups to develop more quickly and provide solutions to any problems with training and infrastructure.

KEA

Kawerau Enterprise Agency Inc was established in 1985 to improve the economic well being of Kawerau and aims to maximize the use of available resources, grow existing business and attract new business. The first Enterprise Agency in New Zealand and now the only one of its type, KEA Inc is a self-financing operation, independent from Council.

NZTE

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise provide access to experienced people, market knowledge and qualified opportunities to help New Zealand businesses grow and succeed in the global economy.

Eastern Bay of Plenty Chamber of Commerce

The Eastern Bay of Plenty Chamber of Commerce is an active and vibrant business organisation that connects Eastern Bay Businesses with each other, provides services and consults with local government.