Our Services
Free Business Support
We work closely with Venture Taranaki providing a free 1-hour Startup & New Business session by appointment only. We can help connect you to people to find you funding, training or mentoring around specific topics your business may need.
Council’s business development manager is based at The Foundry and can assist with applying for any of the incentives through the Council or connections with Council services.
Bizlink Hāwera is also based at The Foundry helping provide you with advertising of business events or news in their newsletter or on social media. Bizlink also advocate on behalf of local businesses.
Our Enterprise Hub Lead is located at the front desk of The Foundry he will be able to help connect you with services to assist you no matter where you are at in your business journey.
Business Workshops
As part of Bizlink’s annual plan they host monthly networking events and free business workshops throughout the year. Spaces are limited so keep an eye out in both The Foundry or Bizlink’s newsletter as well as Facebook and our events page.
Whaimahi Employ
If you're seeking employment or training support, then the MTFJ Whaimahi team can help!
A Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs' initiative, the Whaimahi team connects local businesses with local workers; helping young people get training and job opportunities.
If you're recruiting or looking for work, have a chat with Tina or Alan about how they can assist.
Digital Advertising
Our digital display screen is placed in our window on High Street, running a 1-hour playlist to advertise your events, business services or workshops.
We have multiple options available for you to have your advertisement on our screen, 1 -2 minute ads will run in a 1 hour playlist on a monthly plan.