We are saddened by this news, we stand by all our communities. This is certainly a sad day for New Zealand. Thoughts and prayers of all kinds to those who are affected.

ICC Chair Paul Polman: “We have a challenge that no businessperson has ever had to deal with before. We have to decarbonize the global economy. We have to move to a circular economy, we have to create more inclusive growth" Read more in the The Japan Times. japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/1…

Manawatu's economy now exceeds $5 billion and continued strong economic growth is being driven by a number of factors. For the details, drivers and analysis, read March's economic update: bit.ly/2G6pBUn Linda Stewart @Manawatu_DC @PNCityCouncil FoodHQ Accelerate25

A really exciting initiative in our region ...

Interested in becoming part of a digital bootcamp? Rural Innovation Lab are holding their first bootcamp tonight at The Factory, Palmerston North. Find out more here... eventbrite.co.nz/e/rural-innova…

Great to see such good discussions.. well done all.

If you have five minutes in your day, take a moment to listen to Rural Innovation Lab's Mathew Hocken as he talks about the need to collide ideas on RNZ

Some interesting insights here.

With you on that one!!

Three businesses tell their stories, and why they decided to set up and grow their business in Feilding; an engaged and supportive community, talented and creative people, and a central location for product distribution #thisismanawatu CEDA Manawatu Chamber @Manawatu_DC

Excited to partner with NZ Entrepreneur Mag on their new online programme for Kiwis thinking of starting a business. Try the first lesson free! startup.nzentepreneur.co.nz #startupnz #grassroots

Celebrating Tuvalu... Independence and language week, with Mayor Grant Smith in PNCC this morning.

Today the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern alongside the visiting Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte announced the strategic partnership between New Zealand’s FoodHQ and Foodvalley: bit.ly/2IyknRV FoodHQ

New Zealand AgriFood Week New Zealand AgriFood Week is back for 2020, taking place in Manawatu 16-22 March. Pick and Choose from an extensive line-up of exciting events, forums and thought-provoking discussions held throughout the Week. Tickets: nzagrifoodweek.co.nz

The third in the CEDA series of surveys gauging business confidence in relation to COVID-19 is now live. This is for all businesses in the Manawatu-Whanganui region. Find out more here... bit.ly/2zd3Otd

Great to see Ruma in this role, good news for our Region.

Wendy is doing a great job in Feilding..love your work!

Manawatū-Tararua Highway build recruitment expos attract hundreds of jobseekers i.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-stand…

This looks good, we just need to ensure that the smaller businesses do have the opportunity and that there is some support for them through the tender process too. Capacity building at its best.

Looks like they took on board feedback and have sharpened the pencils as much as possible.