Networking Business Breakfast
Business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs across all industries.
Our Business Networking Breakfast is a simple, effective way to connect with local professionals before the workday begins. Designed to be time‑efficient, it offers meaningful networking and conversation over breakfast without disrupting business‑as‑usual or personal commitments. Each breakfast features a guest speaker, bringing practical insights and real‑world experience alongside the networking, so you leave better connected and better informed.
Ticketed Event: Hot buffet and continental breakfast included. $5 discount for ELEVATE Members.
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Woman in Business Brunch
Women business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Our Women in Business Brunch is designed to fit seamlessly into real life, offering a flexible, late‑morning to lunchtime networking opportunity that won’t disrupt business‑as‑usual or family commitments. It’s ideal for women who want meaningful connection without early starts, late finishes, or added pressure on busy schedules, whether you attend for the full session or drop in during your lunch break.
Ticketed event: in ticket price.
Ticketed Event: Brunch‑style finger foods Included. $5 discount for ELEVATE Members.
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Tradies Breakfast
Tradies, contractors, builders, and service providers.
Our Tradies Breakfast is a practical, no‑frills networking event built to fit around early starts and busy workdays. Held first thing in the morning, it gives tradies the chance to grab a hot breakfast, connect with others in the industry, and talk business before heading off to jobs, without cutting into paid work time or personal commitments. It’s a relaxed, down‑to‑earth environment where conversations are genuine, connections are useful, and networking feels easy, efficient, and worthwhile.
Ticketed Event: BBQ & coffee included. $5 discount for ELEVATE Members.
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Past Event:
Tradies Breakfast
with Kiwitown Mitre 10
4 June 2026
Great to see such a strong turnout at our June ELEVATE Tradies Breakfast. We brought together a great mix of awesome tradies and suppliers for a casual gathering, good conversation, and a solid start to the day before heading to site.
Our Tradies Breakfast was focused on bringing together local tradies and suppliers for an early‑morning networking opportunity designed to fit around the demands of the working day.
The event focused on creating a relaxed, practical environment where attendees could connect before heading to site, with the format allowing people to drop in, grab a feed, and engage in informal conversation without disrupting business‑as‑usual. The strong turnout reflected the value of providing a space for the trades community to come together in a way that suits early starts and busy schedules.
Past Event:
Woman In Business
28 May 2026
A big thank you to all the women who joined us at our Women in Business Brunch.
It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout and so many genuine conversations, connections, and shared experiences across our local business community.
We truly appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedules to be part of it and help create such a welcoming and supportive space. A special thank you to our funders and sponsors, The Lines Company , Inframax Construction and Ōtorohanga District Council , whose support makes events like this possible.
Congratulations to Hayley Tait from The blush boutique, who was the lucky winner of our Black Flax hamper giveaway valued at $100.
If you would like to stay in the loop with future events like this, register above or get in touch with us.
Past Event:
Cashflow with Mel Curwood
15 May 2026
It was fantastic to see both members and non-members come together to connect, learn, and support local business at our recent Business Breakfast held mid‑May at Ōtorohanga College.
We were delighted to welcome Mel Curwood back to Ōtorohanga. Mel shared practical insights focused on cash flow and business systems, that attendees could take away and apply, adding real value to the morning, complementing the networking focus of the event.
Following feedback from our recent Business Members Survey, the event format was refined to place a stronger emphasis on networking, allowing attendees more time to engage with one another and build business relationships. This updated approach aimed to better balance valuable business content with genuine opportunities to connect across industries.
With a relaxed and structured format, the Business Breakfast continues to provide a relevant and accessible opportunity for local businesses to come together, share ideas, and strengthen connections within the community.
Past Event:
Leadership and Gratitude with
Rodney Dow
November 2025
Our November 2025 Ōtorohanga Business Breakfast was an inspiring start to the day! We were privileged to hear from Rodney Dow, Ōtorohanga Mayor and successful business owner, who shared valuable insights on leadership, teamwork, and the importance of showing gratitude during the busy season.
Rodney reminded us that strong leadership isn’t just about making decisions, it’s about building trust, empowering your team, and appreciating the people who make your business thrive. His practical tips and personal experiences sparked great conversations among attendees.
It was fantastic to see both members and non-members come together to connect, learn, and support local business.
