Can you believe it’s October already!?
Hi members!
In this fortnights’ update we’ve got quite a lot to be honest:
– A big update from our co-chairs
– A couple of events for your calendar
– Septembers’ board meeting minutes
– Welcome and member showcase to our new member, Eight-Wire
Please sing out if you’ve got any questions, otherwise, see ya on the message boards.
~ Bronnie
NZRise Community Manager
Co-chair update from Victoria MacLennan
New Zealand as a Digital Economy
Ongoing discussions amongst members highlighting alignment with the Simon Mouter Israeli delegation report and initiatives.
Victoria, Paul Matthews and Paul Ramsay continue to represent NZRise members as members of the Digital Economy, Digital Skills Forum a cross industry, cross agency initiative focusing on Education, Vocational Pathways, Immigration, Evidence and Data. The forum has recently added specific programme areas focusing on Diversity and Cyber Security. Victoria is the chair of this forum.
ICT Marketplace
DIA have agreed to present to a Christchurch audience on the Marketplace programme. The NZRise board are looking at options for alignment with or an alternative to showcase NZ Owned IT Services and Products – the exclusion of services from the DIA Marketplace is a concern for many organisations.
Blockchain, the D5 and NZ Government commitment to Open Standards
A strong area of interest for members promoting discussion on how we gain exposure to NZ D5 events, agreements, outcomes and commitments.
Economic Development Agency Engagement
Positive engagement with ATEED is ongoing including support for their intention to further support the expansion of Advanced Industries. Initial discussions with WREDA on support for Growth companies within the Wellington Region. Victoria attended the Canterbury Tech Summit and was impressed with the support from CDC of their local growing sector.
Trade Agreements
Ongoing discussions with MFAT on the Trade in Services Agreement has been augmented with regional briefing events. We continue to seek a guide for businesses on the opportunities and obligations of Trade Agreements.
Position Statements
The NZRise board’s focus over the coming months will be to present draft position statements for members to support or augment. This will start with a position on our support of Diversity within the Digital and Technology sector.
Upcoming Events
Market Measures Survey results – 14 October
A few months ago we participated in the Market Measures Survey and now the results are in! Join Greg Williamson to hear about the latest insights you can use for your sales and marketing strategy.
RSVP here
End of year drinks and the US Presidential Election
Trump vs Clinton
Join us to watch the US election results trickle in for our end of year drinks with drinks from 5pm. Get it in your calendar now, and maybe even start stockpiling fake tan to come dressed as your fav 😉
Next board meeting is tomorrow at 4.30pm
A reminder that all members are welcome to join us, a perfect opportunity to meet your fellow members as tomorrow’s meeting is in person or via Google Hangouts at OptimalHQ on The Terrace before the ‘position statements’ session (with drinks!)
You can view the minutes from the September board meeting here.
Welcome to our newest member, Eight-Wire
Jason Gleason, CEO of Eight-Wire joins us for the member showcase. Welcome to NZRise Jason and the Eight-Wire team!
View the member showcase here.