The Orchard Business and Event Hub wants our entrepreneur community to connect, collaborate, network, and build relationships with other business professionals.

We are hosting an 'Inspired by Business' event on the 19th of May between 5.15 pm- 6.30 pm.

Two inspiring local businesses will be sharing their stories on how they grew their idea to a successful business to motivate early entrepreneurs to get started, and give you the extra inspiration your business needs to excel.

Speaker #1 - Debbie Pou, ACES: Asset Corrosion Engineered Solutions

Debbie Pou is the 2021 winner: Best Emerging and Newly Created Māori Enterprise in the Māori Business Awards for Te Tai Tokerau.

Speaker #2 - Loren van Gent, Komboocha Mama

Loren van Gent is passionate about health & well-being and basically fell into the business of drink fermentation and her new start-up company. Komboocha Mama sells premium kombucha tea blends for good health & well-being. Her kombucha is a refreshing, fermented, and fizzy drink that not only tastes good but also has a number of health benefits including good gut health and healthy liver function.

Komboocha Mama was inspired by Loren’s passion to bring better awareness of health & well-being as a lifestyle choice. Enjoying the early stages of a start-up company see how Komboocha Mama aims to build a business and remain debt-free in the process.

Network

There will be a networking opportunity after the speakers have shared their stories. At the Orchard, we believe it is important to meet people in your community who may be able to help you crowdsource solutions to questions or problems, connect you to resources and provide support along your entrepreneurial journey.

So come along to be inspired, meet, network, and learn about other businesses around Northland as well as the opportunity to market yourself and your business through one-to-one business networking time.

Who

You should attend this event if you wish to build your network with like-minded business people. This event is ideal for entrepreneurs, small-medium business owners, and anyone who is interested to learn local business success stories.