Posts by james.johnson

Is your business prepared? Opinion – Is your business prepared? Kylie Cornelius | Executive Officer | Marlborough Chamber of Commerce ‘as published in the Weekend Express, September 13, 2025’   This month, we changed up our usual ‘Coffee & Catch-Up’ at the Chamber, to invite a guest speaker to tell us a bit about their…

Despite Uncertainty, It’s Time to Celebrate Marlborough’s Business Success Opinion – Despite Uncertainty, It’s Time to Celebrate Marlborough’s Business Success Kylie Cornelius | Executive Officer | Marlborough Chamber of Commerce   CEO’s from across the NZ Chamber network have recently completed a Regional Business Conditions Survey, capturing business conditions and sentiment from Northland to Southland.…

Ethical Employment Starts with Genuine Care Ethical Employment Starts with Genuine Care   Recently, I attended the NZ Ethical Employers Conference here in Blenheim. With over 150 attendees, it was clear there’s a commitment in New Zealand business to do better by our people—especially those working under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme. Let’s be…

Strong Candidates Required for Local Elections Strong Candidates Required for Local Elections Local Elections happen this October and we are calling for strong candidates to consider standing for Marlborough District Council. Local government is not just about roads and rubbish — though those are important too. It’s about shaping the long-term future of our region:…

2degrees Marlborough Business Excellence Awards The 2degrees Marlborough Business Excellence Awards 2025 are here, and we want you to be part of it!   From big-name businesses that now call Marlborough home to solo entrepreneurs hustling from their spare rooms, our region is bursting with talent, creativity, and drive. These awards are all about shining…