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Regional Economic Summit - 25 June 2010

Following on from the successful first and second Regional Economic Summits, the Nelson Regional EDA held its third Regional Summit.

Key note speakers were:

Hon Dr Nick Smith - Minister for the Environment, for Climate Change Issues, and for ACC
John Palmer - Chairman of Air New Zealand and Solid Energy, and local Nelson businessman
Dr Ganesh Nana - Senior Economist, Business and Economic Research Limited
Tim Hampton - Manager Macro Policy, Treasury

Topics addressed by the speakers included:

Is the global recession over?
How has it changed New Zealand's, and Nelson's situation?
What is the outlook for our economy right now?

Presentations available for download include:

Regional Economic Summit - 30 April 2009

Following a very successful first Regional Economic Summit in December 2008, the Nelson Regional EDA held its second summit, with support from the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

Key note speakers were:

Rod Oram - Economist & Financial Journalist
Tim Hampton - Manager Forecasting, Reserve Bank
Roger Wigglesworth - Ministry of Economic Development
Aldo Miccio - Nelson City Council Councillor and businessman.

It was Rod Oram's opinion that when the economic crisis is over, the world economy would recover but won't go back to the way it was before, advising that Nelson businesses would be prudent to strategise for the future economy 'through technological development and sustainable business practices'.

Bill Findlater, EDA's Chief Executive said there was good response from business owners and leaders, from a range of sectors. "This sort of event offers an excellent environment for informed comment and insights into opportunities for businesses in Nelson".

To view summit presentations, please click on the following selection:

Regional Economic Summit - Rod Oram Presentation

Regional Economic Summit - Roger Wigglesworth Presentation

Regional Economic Summit - Councillor Aldo Miccio Presentation

"NMIT was delighted to be involved with the EDA in presenting this Stage 2 Economic Summit, believing that it was an excellent opportunity to address issues currently facing the region as a result of the global economic downturn. The Summit gave participants an opportunity to identify positive go-forward outcomes for the region's businesses. This is part of a commitment by NMIT and the EDA to work together to ensure that education supports the economic development of the region.

Tony Gray, Chief Executive - NMIT

"It was a sobering message from Rod Oram, but coupled with that was the recognition of both the potential and actual strength of our region ain leading the way with new technologies - especially in the development of alternative and better use of energy sources and smart reponses to challenging conditions. From the Chamber's perspective, it was heartening that the core message running through all the sessions was the benefits of businesses working together and utilising organisations like our own to build business relationships and connections. Well done to the EDA in organising and hosting another successful Summit."

Dot Kettle, Chief Executive - Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce

Regional Economic Summit - 12 December 2008

The Nelson Regional EDA and the Ministry of Social Development held a Regional Economic Summit Friday 12 December at the Nelson Suburban Club.

Key speakers at the summit were:

Hon. Dr. Nick Smith, Nelson MP & Government Minister
Tim Hampton, Manager of Forecasting for the Reserve Bank
Dominick Stephens, Senior Research Economist for Westpac
John McCliskie, Regional Management Focus Champion

All speakers provided their opinions on how the global economic crisis will impact the Nelson Tasman region.

The summit was considered as a great success and was well received by business leaders and owners alike with 220 registrations received, many whom just turned up on the day to attend, a real indication as to the level of interest and concern about the economic future of our region.

To view summit presentations, please click on the following selection: