Translate good business into competitive advantage
Rugby World Cup 2011 Auckland Speaker Series
Translating good business into competitive advantage
Many businesses are beginning to profit by supplying services for Rugby World Cup 2011 and it’s not too late for you to get a piece of the action.
Find out how to compete for tenders by joining AucklandPlus and the Auckland Chamber of Commerce for a vital information seminar about the process and the opportunities of RWC 2011 tendering.
One of the secrets of success in RWC 2011 tendering is not just nice-to-have in business these days. Internationally and in New Zealand, sustainable business practices are increasingly becoming a key consideration when assessing potential supplier relationships.
Learn how the sustainable business practices that you are probably already undertaking can be translated into competitive advantage for your business. And find out how two Auckland businesses have successfully and profitably integrated sustainable business principles into their business plans, and how it has helped them to stay leading edge in their particular fields.
University of Auckland Business School – Decima Glen Room
For further information and to register for this event and others in the series, please click here
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Member Profile
Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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