In Wellington there are a number of business support agencies and business incubators, which aim to fast-track entrepreneurial growth and support innovative ideas and research.
Grow Wellington
Grow Wellington is the regional economic development agency.
Grow Wellington works with local and regional businesses to promote and support their growth and development. Its services range from training for new entrepreneurs who have ideas with potential for high growth, to helping established companies develop capability, raise capital and develop new markets and products.
One of Grow Wellington’s key activities is working strategically with groups of ‘export driver’ businesses that have close trading relationships and related capabilities, with the goal of extending the range of world-class industries based in Wellington.
Grow Wellington also markets the region as a location for film and television production, as a place to invest, and as a place to study for international students.
Creative HQ
Creative HQ is Grow Wellington’s business incubator. It is aimed at new entrepreneurs and new businesses within the creative industries sector, including advertising, media, architecture, interactive software, music, publishing and design. It also operates Fashion HQ, which works with companies in the apparel sector.
Creative HQ is designed to help businesses with potential for high growth and development. Support includes access to professional advisory services, mentoring, investors, government assistance and funding, marketing and promotion, and office space.
Creative HQ website
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has been in the business of encouraging regional development and representing the region's wealth creators since 1856.
Today, it has 1150 members, who range from major corporations to sole traders. The Chamber works to promote a broad pro-business policy platform and close personal networks and contacts among its members.
The Chamber provides the Skilled Newcomers Programme that helps new migrants find employment.
Wellington Chamber of Commerce website
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