The Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network is a Government funded network of business advisors who provide an invaluable resource for local businesses. The Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) is proud to be the local contracted Regional Business Partner for MBIE and Callaghan Innovation. This means we are responsible for the delivery of the Regional Business Partner Programme across Te Tauihu. Our Advisors help local businesses by providing independent advice, access to funding, information & resources, and connections across our local and national support ecosystem. We support local businesses to grow and innovate, whilst also building a stronger and more connected regional business community for our key sectors.
NRDA have supported over 4,000 local businesses including most of our top exporters, early-stage deep tech startups, right through to future entrepreneurs who have a great idea. Our wide range of knowledge, experience, capability, and connections helps to support our local business community. We also partner with the Nelson Tasman & Marlborough Chambers of Commerce who assist us to create a broader network.
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Supported by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and Callaghan Innovation, NRDA also partners with the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce to create a network that provides information, advice, funding and connections to local businesses seeking support for their start-up, growth and innovation journey.
To learn more, please contact Mark Maguire, Innovation & Business Growth Manager.