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Tuesday, 19th August, 2014
Business Awards highlight the diversity of business activities lifting Auckland’s competitiveness
Last night saw the announcement of 15 West Auckland-based companies as finalists in the Westpac Auckland Business Awards 2014 – West.
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett believes the true diversity of Auckland’s economy and the advantages it brings to the region is starting to be reflected in the Business Awards.
“Businesses which were attracted to enter the awards this year range from global and well-established companies to new local enterprises that started in the founders’ garage or basement. They are diverse in size, industry sector, and management style. All of them contribute to the thriving West Auckland business community and to Auckland’s economic success,” said Barnett.
“We really are seeing a strong trend in how this diversity across our business sectors suggests wider opportunities for businesses to succeed in the Auckland region.”
Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) partners the Chamber to present the Awards. ATEED chief executive Brett O’Riley says: “We congratulate all of the West area finalists on their achievement. The level of innovation and excellence demonstrated by this year’s entries is what we need to help transform Auckland to a technology driven export-led economy.
“ATEED’s West team works with partners to grow the area’s high-tech innovation, with companies in crucial sectors from marine technology to cloud software development.”
“Congratulations to the finalists in this year’s West Auckland Business Excellence Awards. Their achievement is testament to their outstanding contribution to the West Auckland economy and courage to be excellent”, says Simon Power, Westpac GM Business Banking, Private Wealth and Insurance.
The regional Awards, hosted by Auckland Chamber of Commerce with the support of ATEED offer businesses a chance to be rewarded for their excellence, to share their stories and their successes.
The West Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony will be held at The Trusts Arena in Henderson on 30 October. More details about the regional Westpac Auckland Business Awards can be found at www.aucklandbusinessawards.co.nz.
