NORTH HARBOUR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Update
North Harbour Business Association Empowering Better Business
In 2008 businesses and property owners in the North Harbour Industrial Estate gave the North Harbour Business Association a mandate to provide them with a range of services under the auspices of a rate funded Business Improvement District (BID).
That original range of services covered the areas of Crime Prevention, Transport Management, Business/Economic Development and Advocacy support on business issues, all of which directly benefit the local community, businesses, employees, students and visitors.
During the first four years of operation we have established ourselves as a touch point for local businesses, providing clear and effective communication links, quality events, effective advocacy and representation, and quality advice on crime prevention and transport management.
In February it’s time to once again seek your support in a vote of approval for the ongoing operation of the current targeted rate, which makes up approximately 60 per cent of our income.
Since securing the targeted rate funding in June 2008, the NHBA has developed a range of services designed to add real value to members in the area.
We have also been able to expand our services by securing additional third party funding for our activity programmes through grants with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Justice and Auckland Transport, as well as attracting business sponsorship. This additional funding now makes up approximately 40 per cent of our current income.
We are looking forward to continuing to develop and improve these services in our second term as a BID. Our thanks in advance for your interest and support.
Vote YES again in 2012!
Warren Kitchin (CA Dip NZIM)
Chairman, North Harbour Business Association
