I have written some complimentary things about NZTE in recent posts. I do think they get some things right. Yesterday, their Beachheads Program Roadshow hit town.
Some key figures were there.
Hans Frauenlob was there. Hans manages NZTE's ICT Sector team, and is responsible for the development and implementation of NZTE ICT sector initiatives. He is also responsible for NZTE's Beachheads programmes, and NZTE's relationship with the ICT GIF sector body (HiGrowth Project).
Greg Cross, Chairperson of the New Zealand Advisory Board was there. Greg gave a good overview of the why, what and how of the programme.
Most importantly, some really impressive Tauranga / Western Bay businesses were there; keen to find out more about assistance available in the export space. At present only two of the 60-odd Beachhead partners are from the Western Bay. I was a little surprised at this given that the BOP is a major export player with both the Port of Tauranga and the billion dollar plus kiwifruit / avocado industry close by.
Let's hope that some of those businesses now follow-up and apply for Beachhead status. They certainly have the drive. Hopefully now with the info, they can take the next steps and benefit from the networking opportunities available in this programme.
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