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	<title>Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Social Connect Public Announcements Feed</title>
	<subtitle>Social Networking For Nelson and Tasman Businesses </subtitle>
	<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/" />
	<updated>2012-02-07T14:29:41+13:00</updated>
	<author>
		<name>Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Social Connect</name>
		<email>info@nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz</email>
	</author>
			<entry>
			<title>Chamber Communications</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=65&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=82" />
			<id>82</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>This year the Chamber&#039;s focus continues to be on ensuring members get value out of the Chamber membership.  This will see us look to constantly improve the quality of our services, events and membership benefits.  Communicating with our members is one of the first areas we are looking to imp...</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Chamber Submissions</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=64&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=80" />
			<id>80</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>Current submissions underway are:
1. Submission to Local Government Commission on the Union of Nelson and Tasman District (Submissions closed)
2.  Submission to the Ministry for the Environment on Building Competititve Cities (submissions close 17 December)</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Doing Business with China</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=65&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=73" />
			<id>73</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>It seems everyone is talking about the importance of doing trade with China - the pros and cons.  The Chamber was delighted to be part of an official delegation to Huangshi - Nelson&#039;s sister city in China - to explore business links.  The NZ- China Friendship Society has developed strong rel...</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Local Government Elections 2010</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=65&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=67" />
			<id>67</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>The Chamber Board, with the assistance of the Chamber Focus Groups, have identified 3 key issues if we are to maintain a thriving diverse business community throughout the region.  These issues will be put to candidates and their responses circulated to Chamber members.  
Nelson and Tasman Counc...</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Top Shop Winners!</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=64&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=66" />
			<id>66</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>Over 100 shops have entered the 2010 Nelson Mail Top Shop this run run by the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce.  And already, one lucky shop, Fibre Spectrum, has won an Air New Zealand prize package - 2 tickets Nelson - Wellington return on 1 August to join Air NZ in the corporate box and watch ...</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson in Nelson 29 July</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=84&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=65" />
			<id>65</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>Kate Wilkinson, Minister of Labour will be in Nelson speaking at the National Party Pizza and politics evening 5.15pm Thursday 29 July.  $10 pay at the door
Kate will speak on her portfolios which are Labour, Conservation and Food Safety and there will be plenty of time for Q &amp; A.
544 Waime...</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Chamber goes hi-tech...thanks to Gen I</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=65&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=64" />
			<id>64</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>New technology - do you love it or take some time to adapt to it?  Here at the Chamber we have been fully equipped with the latest - thanks to Gen I who have arranged for a total upgrade for all of us. We now have a variety of HP units including the latest touch screen technology.  Thanks Gen I!</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Tony Alexander, BNZ Chief Economist</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=84&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=62" />
			<id>62</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>Tony is the guest speaker at the WHK Chamber Luncheon on 29 July at the Tides, Trailways.  To register for what is always a sell out event, visit www.commerce.org.nz</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Leadership Week - 28 June WHK Chamber Luncheon</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=65&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=60" />
			<id>60</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>As part of Leadership Week the Chamber has invited recent winner of a Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader Award Sarah Trotman (business owner of Bizzone) to be the keynote speaker at a WHK Chamber Luncheon .  Sarah will showcase the "Business Stuff Ups" DVD where business leaders share the mistakes t...</summary>
		</entry>		
				<entry>
			<title>Corporate Histories</title>
			<link href="http://nelson-tasman.commerceconnect.org.nz/forums.php?forum=1&amp;pc2=84&amp;mode=view_thread&amp;parent=58" />
			<id>58</id>
			<updated>1970-01-01T12:00:00+12:00</updated>
			<summary>The upcoming Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce Business Awards is an important reminder that a written history of your organisation is an essential aspect of profiling and marketing your business. From information on your website to pamphlets or books, a written history adds to the credibility an...</summary>
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