Rugby World Cup 2011 Auckland Speaker Series
85,000 Rugby fans are coming to Auckland – one of them could be your investor.
If you’re looking to grow your business via investment you’re about to have an audience. In just over 12 months up to 85,000 Rugby fans will be visiting New Zealand.
Most of them are likely to come to Auckland,…and some will be looking to invest in New Zealand businesses.
If there was ever a time to be getting investment ready – it’s now.
Attracting investment is a matter of presenting the right information to the right people. Our speakers will present simple practical ways to do both for small to medium-sized businesses.
Clyde Rogers from Auckland’s economic development agency, AucklandPlus, will tell you how the 2011 Business Club may assist you in identifying, then getting in front of, your potential investor among the throngs visiting Auckland during RWC 2011.
Kim Crawford Wines have grown from humble beginnings in 1996 to a staple on tables all over the world. Co-founder, Erica Crawford will share how the company shaped itself to attract investment from Canadian giant Vincor International.
Don’t miss this practical session that may really open doors for your business. Seats are limited so register now to avoid disappointment.
University of Auckland Business School, Owen Glenn Building - Decima Glenn Room
3.00pm - 5.00pm
Registration: 2.45pm (parking available under building)
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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