Parnell Inc. September B2B Networking
At The Demo Room, Tuesday September 15

Parnell Inc. members are warmly invited to our next business networking event, to be hosted by The Demo Room at 168 Parnell Road on Tuesday 15 September, from 5.30pm.

As its name suggests, The Demo Room features several beautifully furnished rooms where visitors can enjoy their favourite music played on leading audio brands such as Arcam, Acoustic Energy, Linn, Rega and Image. Bring along your own CD and reignite your love affair with music at this special B2B! RSVPs would be appreciated so that Dean and his team can prepare for you all! Email dean@linn.co.nz

New Building planned for 202 Parnell Rd
Resource Consent & submissions sought

New Council policy for street collections
Includes giving away goods and soliciting

Auckland City Council is currently reviewing its street trading policy for "The giving away of goods, to advertise any product, service or entertainment or the soliciting or collection of any subscription or donation in a public place."

This is a policy of interest to many, as it seeks to control the people who come into shopping centres collecting for charities, giving away products or intercepting shoppers to sign them up for whatever. All these activities require Council approval and a license. While major charities are likely to comply already, many smaller charities (and fake collectors) will not be compliant and can therefore be moved on.

Street collectors can have a major impact on retail, as potential shoppers often go out of their way to avoid collectors. Unlicenced operators can be asked to leave an area by Council officers or police.

The terms of a licence include a specified date, time, location of activity and number of people involved. Also that collectors, organisations or groups must comply with any reasonable request from nearby businesses, and pedestrians must not be harassed. (A full set of terms and conditions can be viewed on page 13 of the draft proposal)

Mainstreet managers have requested that Council consult with us about applications for these activities in our areas and that we get notified of any licenses granted.

Council encourages you to review the draft policy and then have your say via an online feedback form located here. Your feedback must be in by 5pm, Wednesday, 23 September 2009.

A note about handing out pamphlets about your business Touting for business on the street is never permitted - unless you are operating from private property (eg at the border of your premises and the public footpath).

Dads dine free on Father's Day
Have a Father's Day meal at the Windsor Castle

Sunday is Father's Day and Dad dines for free! Celebrate Father's Day with lunch or dinner at The Windsor Castle and Dad dines for free. Dad's starter and main meal is on the house
(conditions apply)

Bookings essential. Ph 3563650 to make a reservation at The Windsor Castle, 144 Parnell Road

Small Business Summit 2009
Friday, September 11 at Ellerslie

The 2009 Small Business Summit will provide business owners with new and refreshing insights as well as business advice about the development and growth of their business. This is your opportunity to meet, hear and engage with political and business decision makers who influence the way you conduct your business. By attending this summit, you will come away better prepared to survive the economic slowdown to take advantage of new opportunities to grow your business and achieve better returns.

Speakers include: Hon Maurice Williamson, Ross Robertson, Rod Drury (Xero), Rod Large (Fortune Group), Pam Martin, Murray Thom, Prof Claire Masse and Phil O'Reilly. Full programme and speakers here.

NZ Small Business Summit 2009, 11 September from 8.30am - 6pm. Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland.

Car park available - central Parnell
Car park - Secure, undercover, central Parnell, 24 hour security access. $50pw + GST. Call Helen 029 287 6743