Business

Selwyn is a great place for business. The region’s resilient economy continues to show impressive growth and remains one of the fastest growing economies in the country. Increasing by 3.5% GDP over the year to September 2023, Selwyn is the third fastest growing territorial authority.

Consumer spending in Selwyn is also strong, growing 15% in the September 2023 quarter, highlighting the district's robust economic health.

Our goals are to support community outcomes through social, cultural, economic, and environmental initiatives. By focusing on these core areas, we aim to foster a thriving and well-balanced community that benefits residents in various aspects of their lives.

Our collaborative team offer a range of information and support for new and existing businesses including tools and resources that empower businesses to develop and flourish, contributing to the strength of Selwyn's economy.

Some of these include the following.

Business Events and Workshops

Networking events offer businesses a valuable chance to connect with potential customers, partners, collaborators, and investors. Attendees not only build relationships within their industry but also exchange ideas and stay informed of emerging trends.

Encouraging Visitors to Selwyn

We facilitate, organise and promote initiatives to drive visitors to our region. Tourism can be a significant factor in driving economic growth, providing job opportunities, and promoting the cultural and natural heritage of a region.

Workforce and Recruitment

Through strategic partnerships with local and government providers, we are building strong training provision pathways to ensure positive employment outcomes for both Selwyn residents and businesses. This initiative contributes significantly to economic development and societal progress by addressing skill gaps and fostering innovation through positive collaboration and partnerships.

Selwyn Business Survey

Our biannual Selwyn Business Survey is a key tool we use to gather important information and insights from local businesses that inform our decision-making and improve economic development efforts in the region.

Delivering an Economic Development Strategy

Economic development leads to job creation, increased productivity, and improved standards of living for Selwyn residents.  We are proud to be partnering with local businesses to develop our Economic Development Strategy.

Establishing and Maintaining the Selwyn Business Directory

The Selwyn Business Directory is an online database that lists information about local businesses.  The database serves as comprehensive directory in finding specific businesses in a particular industry or location, and assists in building a strong business network.

We encourage you to subscribe to our monthly Community and Economic Development newsletter to stay up to date with news, events, and opportunities.

If you would like any further information or to discuss how we can assist you and your business please contact our team.