EMA Member-Exclusive Forum: Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

The EMA invites you to hear from the recently appointed Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing, Hon Chris Penk at the EMA on Wednesday 16 April.

With a number of portfolios directly relevant to employer priorities, and the Public Works Act undergoing significant reform, the Minister will update Members on his priorities for small businesses and the manufacturing sector. He will also address the government's ongoing direction for infrastructure, productivity, and economic growth.

This is your opportunity to provide feedback to the Minister on his portfolios and their impact on the business community, and to have your questions answered in an exclusive EMA forum.

Networking and refreshments will follow the presentation. Numbers are strictly limited, and this in-person event is for EMA Members only.

When: Wednesday 16 April 2025
Time: 3.45pm arrival for a 4pm presentation start 
Where: EMA Business Hub Grafton, Auckland 

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