What's happening at Yorb - Q3 2024

Daniel Goymer • July 18, 2024

This month I attended the launch event for the Yorb Manawatu Business Awards, now in its' 19th year the event is a very important part of the regions business calendar. In 2022 after the awards lost their naming sponsor, we decided to step in to support the event. In the past the major sponsors have been large enterprises with deep pockets, for us this was a massive commitment, but the event aligned strongly to our values.


Although we now have offices in multiple locations, we have remained firmly committed to focussing on the regions. Long ago we decided the big centres were not for us, there is amazing business talent in the regions and our wish is to work alongside them, using technology to help achieve their goals and support their success. 


Building a successful business requires many disciplines with business owners and managers frequently wearing multiple hats. The demands on our time can be great, and inevitably sacrifices have to be made on the personal front. The past few years have been particularly tough for many, and recognition can at times be in short supply. Therefore, celebrating your successes should be a priority and local business awards play a big part in that. Even if you don't win an award, the judging process can throw out valuable insights on how to improve and connect you with other experienced business leaders. 


If you've never entered an awards I strongly encourage you to do so, entries are still open for many of the regional awards. 


Yorb Manawatu Business Awards: Entries Close 16th August

Whanganui Regional Business Awards: Entries Close 12th September

Pan Pac Hawkes Bay Business Awards: Entries Close 9th August

West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards: Entries Close 31 July


I look forward to seeing all customers represented in the finalists. 

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