EPICNZ steadfast on creating new avenues
EPIC NZ signed a partnership agreement with ExportNZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association to provide a new platform for local businesses.
The Office of Ethnic Affairs signed a partnership agreement with Export New Zealand and the Employers and Manufacturers Association on March 14, at the BNZ Business Centre in the CBD. The partnership agreement aims to bring together mainstream and ethnic businesses providing another platform for New Zealand's potential for economic growth.
Minister for Ethnic Affairs Hon. Judith Collins attended the signing ceremony, and delivered a congratulatory speech, addressing the assembled parties. Berlinda Chin (Director, Office of Ethnic Affairs), Catherine Beard (Executive Director, ExportNZ), and Bruce Goldsworthy (Acting CEO of EMA) represented their respective organizations at the signing ceremony.
Frank Cui, Head of Migrant Banking, BNZ delivered a powerful closing speech to embrace the new partnership.
Under the new agreement, OEA, Export NZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association will co-arrange and co-fund a major joint conference combining elements of Export New Zealand’s Go Globalconference and OEA’s Ethnic People in Commerce (EPICNZ) conference.
Berlinda Chin, the new Director of the Office of Ethnic Affairs, stated her priority will be to promote the benefits of ethnic diversity in New Zealand.
Speaking at the signing event, Berlinda, highlighted how the partnership will give thrust to trust and relationship building within the country. She added this is a fabulous opportunity for local businesses to utilize the human capital, expertise, and resource base of the migrant communities for mutual growth.
Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins said the partnership agreement signed by the Office of Ethnic Affairs (OEA) will build more connections between new migrants and established businesses in New Zealand.
“Partnership organisations have been working together since late last year on this agreement and I’m pleased today to have witnessed this signing which is a testament to their dedication to New Zealand businesses growth,” Ms Collins said.
“OEA’s EPICNZ conferences are run in the country’s main centres with participation having doubled over the last year, providing networking opportunities and promoting the social and economic benefits of ethnic diversity.
“ExportNZ also currently works with a range of organisations in the regions to promote and support exporters through networking events, conferences, seminars and exporter training such as its Go Global annual networking conference.
“This agreement will enable the partnership organisations to develop a collaborative programme working towards a joint conference and other networking events.
“The EMA’s expertise and business membership will also help to expand the reach of the EPICNZ conferences and it’s fantastic that the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has signed up to be this year’s major sponsor.
“New Zealand is a great country in which to do business. The social and economic diversity of our population is one of New Zealand’s biggest strengths when it comes to growing businesses internationally.
“It’s crucial that New Zealand’s business community is well connected and working together and these organisations are working closely to enhance this”.
The first initiative under the partnership will be a joint EPICNZ GoGlobal International Business Forum to be held in Auckland on 2 May.
Berlinda, remarked that this was a marathon, and they are setting the pace, it is for the businesses to participate and make best use of the platform that the office of Ethnic Affairs is providing.
EPIC NZ signed a partnership agreement with ExportNZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association to provide a new platform for local businesses. The Office of Ethnic Affairs signed a partnership agreement with Export New Zealand and the Employers and Manufacturers Association on March 14, at...
EPIC NZ signed a partnership agreement with ExportNZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association to provide a new platform for local businesses.
The Office of Ethnic Affairs signed a partnership agreement with Export New Zealand and the Employers and Manufacturers Association on March 14, at the BNZ Business Centre in the CBD. The partnership agreement aims to bring together mainstream and ethnic businesses providing another platform for New Zealand's potential for economic growth.
Minister for Ethnic Affairs Hon. Judith Collins attended the signing ceremony, and delivered a congratulatory speech, addressing the assembled parties. Berlinda Chin (Director, Office of Ethnic Affairs), Catherine Beard (Executive Director, ExportNZ), and Bruce Goldsworthy (Acting CEO of EMA) represented their respective organizations at the signing ceremony.
Frank Cui, Head of Migrant Banking, BNZ delivered a powerful closing speech to embrace the new partnership.
Under the new agreement, OEA, Export NZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association will co-arrange and co-fund a major joint conference combining elements of Export New Zealand’s Go Globalconference and OEA’s Ethnic People in Commerce (EPICNZ) conference.
Berlinda Chin, the new Director of the Office of Ethnic Affairs, stated her priority will be to promote the benefits of ethnic diversity in New Zealand.
Speaking at the signing event, Berlinda, highlighted how the partnership will give thrust to trust and relationship building within the country. She added this is a fabulous opportunity for local businesses to utilize the human capital, expertise, and resource base of the migrant communities for mutual growth.
Ethnic Affairs Minister Judith Collins said the partnership agreement signed by the Office of Ethnic Affairs (OEA) will build more connections between new migrants and established businesses in New Zealand.
“Partnership organisations have been working together since late last year on this agreement and I’m pleased today to have witnessed this signing which is a testament to their dedication to New Zealand businesses growth,” Ms Collins said.
“OEA’s EPICNZ conferences are run in the country’s main centres with participation having doubled over the last year, providing networking opportunities and promoting the social and economic benefits of ethnic diversity.
“ExportNZ also currently works with a range of organisations in the regions to promote and support exporters through networking events, conferences, seminars and exporter training such as its Go Global annual networking conference.
“This agreement will enable the partnership organisations to develop a collaborative programme working towards a joint conference and other networking events.
“The EMA’s expertise and business membership will also help to expand the reach of the EPICNZ conferences and it’s fantastic that the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has signed up to be this year’s major sponsor.
“New Zealand is a great country in which to do business. The social and economic diversity of our population is one of New Zealand’s biggest strengths when it comes to growing businesses internationally.
“It’s crucial that New Zealand’s business community is well connected and working together and these organisations are working closely to enhance this”.
The first initiative under the partnership will be a joint EPICNZ GoGlobal International Business Forum to be held in Auckland on 2 May.
Berlinda, remarked that this was a marathon, and they are setting the pace, it is for the businesses to participate and make best use of the platform that the office of Ethnic Affairs is providing.
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