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Funding focused internship opportunity at The ICEHOUSE - Monday, 16 August 2010

Funding focused internship opportunity at The ICEHOUSE - supported by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. More information>

 
EY Entrepreneur of the Year - ICEHOUSE Alumni - Friday, 13 August 2010

Three of our alumni are finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2010

  • Craig Carr, Carr Agricultural Group Limited - OMP 7
  • John Woodham, Woodhams Wool Store Ltd - OMP 1
  • Tim Alpe, Jucy Rentals - OMP 5

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Kiwi emergency response technology goes global - Monday, 9 August 2010

A Kiwi research company is earning big plaudits in the US for its mathematically based emergency response software. TVNZ>

 
Unexpected jobless rise may be sign of faltering economy - Monday, 9 August 2010
The ICEHOUSE launches William H. Payne Active Angel Award for angel investment - Wednesday, 28 July 2010

Business growth centre The ICEHOUSE has marked a visit to New Zealand by American angel investment pioneer Bill Payne by establishing the William H. Payne Active Angel Award... Press Release>

 
Greg Cross wins TechNZ Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual of the Year - Wednesday, 9 June 2010

Our own Chairman Greg Cross well-deserved win of the 2010 TechNZ Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual of the Year. The team at The ICEHOUSE receives enormous benefit from Greg’s experience and contribution. TechNZ Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual of the Year>

 
The ICEHOUSE named as Major Prize Sponsor for Westpac Waitakere Business Awards - Wednesday, 12 May 2010

One lucky business will get the chance to be mentored by some of the world’s best business brains at this year’s Westpac Waitakere Business Awards.

The ICEHOUSE, will be providing the winner of the Douglas Pharmaceuticals Best Large Business award with a place in the company’s innovative and award winning Owner Manager Programme, valued at $15,000.  In addition to working with established and mature business owners, they work with a number of start-up businesses and have recently been named one of the top 10 start-up incubators in the world by Forbes magazine...

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Paul Diver & Associates Ltd - Newsletter - Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Angel investment grows jobs and economy - By Andy Hamilton and Bill Payne - Monday, 26 April 2010

United States experience shows gearing up New Zealand’s angel investment capability is key to creating jobs and economic growth... NZ Herald>

 
Kea Launches major 2011 initiative - Monday, 12 April 2010

Kea launched its Pass It On campaign at a media conference in Auckland today. Kea Launches major 2011 initiative>

 
HRH Princess Anne visited The ICEHOUSE - Thursday, 25 March 2010

Last Friday, HRH Princess Anne visited The ICEHOUSE and met with residents to hear about their businesses. This was part of the Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue project. HRH Princess Anne led a study group of 12 emerging leaders from Pacific countries where small business development is an area of great relevance.  ICEHOUSE graduate Enlight Photo and Residents Nova Eco Tech and Podscape presented their business ideas to the group and discussed challenges around building new businesses. Read more to see photos.

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Planet 2010 Conference - two ICEHOUSE residents are finalists in the competition - Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Join us in cheering for FAST Pitch 2010 Winner and ICEHOUSE resident Big Little Bang and new ICEHOUSE resident Charge Communications’ LiveLinks  business this Saturday at the Planet 2010 Conference. They are 2 of only 6 finalists in the competition, vying for $70,000 worth of prizes. “Good luck guys”  from The ICEHOUSE team.

See all finalists listed in NBR http://www.nbr.co.nz/node/119844
Find out more about the conference at www.planet2010.co.nz

 
Tony Alexander Weekly Overview - The ICEHOUSE Contribution - Thursday, 25 February 2010

The ICEHOUSE contributes to Tony Alexander's weekly overview. The opportunity each month in this piece is to give some exposure to what is happening in the engine of the Kiwi economy – small to medium business.

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NZBusiness Magazine- R&D a great opportunity but how to make it happen? - Thursday, 25 February 2010

NZ Business - R&D a great opportunity but how to make it happen?

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3 News - The ins and outs of angel investing - Bill Payne - Thursday, 4 February 2010

Bill Payne was in the business of angel investing long before most of us had ever heard of it. He talks about angel investing.

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Leading US angel investor Bill Payne to help Kiwi businesses - Friday, 29 January 2010

A group of New Zealand businesses and business development agencies has clubbed together to bring leading American angel investor Bill Payne here for six months to share his knowledge with Kiwi entrepreneurs, investors and universities.

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New Zealand Herald Summer Series - Thursday, 21 January 2010

Business incubator The ICEHOUSE presents a five-part series offering advice for growing companies.

Top tips for getting started on the road to success - Ken Erskine
 
What start-ups need to know to speak the language of the angels - Bill Payne
 
Resolutions about getting into shape apply to your business too - Leith Oliver
 
Making certain your business is bankable - Alan Young
 
It's way past time to help owner-managers boost their profitability - David Irving
 

 
NZI Business December 8: FAST Pitch - Dragon's Den without the cameras - Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Reporter Renee Graham followed FAST Pitch through to its grand final.

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Trans-Tasman Business Solutions - Wednesday, 16 December 2009

Thinking of going Trans-Tasman? John Hastings of BNZ looks at things you need to consider before doing business across the ditch.

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The ICEHOUSE Fast Pitch Winners Announced! - Wednesday, 28 October 2009

The ICEHOUSE, business growth centre, has announced the winners of 2009’s hottest business pitch competition.  The 2009 FAST Pitch competition peaked with excitement as 10 finalists delivered their 60-second pitches to a packed house of investors, business executives and fellow entrepreneurs last night at the University of Auckland Business School.

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Changing Gears - how to upgrade your small business - Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Small business is a critical part of New Zealand's economy and the constant challenge facing many of our small businesses is how to grow into world class companies.

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Farewell to a man of honour - Sunday, 11 October 2009

A businessman and entrepreneur killed in a cycling accident in the Czech Republic has been remembered for his zest for life and drive to help others.

Auckland father-of-four Perry Norwood Knight died on September 18, while holidaying with his wife Lindy.

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New Business Book Provides Keys to Growth for SMEs - Thursday, 8 October 2009

Changing Gears: How to Take Your Kiwi Business From the Kitchen Table to the Board Room by David Irving, Darl Kolb, Deborah Shepherd & Christine Woods (Auckland University Press)

At last, a practical guide to one of New Zealand’s biggest business problems: How can we grow our small to medium sized enterprises [SMEs] into world-class companies?
 

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David Irving on National Radio: "How to grow your small business" - Tuesday, 6 October 2009

With David Irving, co-founder of ICEHOUSE and honorary professor of enterprise and management at the University of Auckland, and Bernie Crosby, founder of ProLife Foods. (duration: 21′44″)

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David Irving on Changing Gears - Tuesday, 6 October 2009

David Irving is one of four Business School academics to produce a new business publication (to be launched next week) called Changing Gears. This book is being described as the essential introduction to growing your Kiwi business.

Mike talks to David about anything and everything to do with business.

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The Materials Accelerator is open for business - Wednesday, 19 August 2009

The Materials Accelerator is a materials development programme that aims to transform New Zealand’s manufacturing sector through R&D partnerships between industry and researchers. The programme has received nearly ten million dollars of government funding over four years (2009-2013). The intention is to build a national network of materials researchers that will create value for innovative New Zealand companies.

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2009 Ernst &Young Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists announced - Friday, 14 August 2009

Last night, ICEHOUSE Partners Ernst & Young announced the 16 finalists for the 2009 New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year at a fantastic function at The Auckland Art Gallery...

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Click on the Cloud: New technologies & thinking to boost business productivity - Friday, 31 July 2009

The wrong mindset towards IT investment and new technologies can help businesses lose their competitive edge. This special report examines the impact new technologies can have on productivity, and ultimately the bottom-line. By Glenn Baker.

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Andy Hamilton: What's needed is business growth - Tuesday, 28 July 2009

We are in the bottom quartile of the OECD and we are getting further and further behind our mates Australia. How do we move up the ladder?

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The Icehouse's Andrew Hamilton honoured at the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards - Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Andrew Hamilton, CEO of business growth centre The Icehouse, has been named an “emerging leader” at the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, the premier awards for leadership in New Zealand.

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The Icehouse’s Andrew Hamilton honoured at the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards - Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Andrew Hamilton, CEO of business growth centre The Icehouse, has been named an “emerging leader” at the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, the premier awards for leadership in New Zealand.

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Business growth centre wins educational award - Wednesday, 3 June 2009

A world leading learning centre for owner managers and entrepreneurs, The ICEHOUSE, has won the 2009 Vero Excellence in Business Support education provider award. Its CEO Andy Hamilton also won in the individual category this year.

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From the icehouse into the limelight - Wednesday, 3 June 2009

“Faster than a speeding bullet, more accurate than a scud missile, will boldly go where no reasonable man should go, 500+ connections on Linked-In, 3,000+ Facebook friends... is there one man who has contributed more to business development in New Zealand?” This man is Andy Hamilton, CEO of The ICEHOUSE and the 2009 Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards Individual Award winner.

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The ICEHOUSE recognised for excellence in business support at Vero Awards - Friday, 29 May 2009

Photos from 2009 Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards - The ICEHOUSE won the most outstanding contribution to businesses in the Education Provider category and CEO Andrew Hamilton won the Outstanding Individual award at the prestigious Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards.

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Growing business - Thursday, 21 May 2009

The ICEHOUSE is New Zealand's premier business growth centre.  Its CEO, alumnus Andrew Hamilton, gives Tess Redgrave the inside story.

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The ICEHOUSE is reaching out to Singapore investors and go to market partners - Tuesday, 28 April 2009

Business growth centre, The ICEHOUSE has arranged yet another international collaboration by partnering with Joe Rouse, a Singapore-based investor and professional director to be The ICEHOUSE’s Executive in Residence, South East Asia.

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The ICEHOUSE signs up as an Icube partner - Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Business growth centre, The ICEHOUSE together with other innovators from New Zealand has joined Icube, an initiative that encourages collaborative activities to enable start-ups to have greater access to incubators internationally.

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The ICEHOUSE Director, Start-Ups appointment - Monday, 20 April 2009

Business growth centre The ICEHOUSE has appointed Ken Erskine as Director, Start-Ups.

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The ICEHOUSE Board of Director Appointment - Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Business growth centre The ICEHOUSE has appointed Dr. Peter Lee as a director to the Board.

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Business growth centre The ICEHOUSE demystifies start-up funding - Thursday, 9 April 2009

In the first quarter of 2009 $1.5 million dollars was invested in growing companies by the ICEHOUSE Start-Up Fund and ICE Angels, the angel investment arm of business growth centre The ICEHOUSE.

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Search for recession's gold lining, says mentor - Monday, 9 March 2009

The economic doom and gloom also creates golden opportunities, according to the departing chairman of business growth centre The ICEHOUSE.

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The ICEHOUSE signs human resources partnership - Thursday, 5 March 2009

Business growth centre the ICEHOUSE has formed a partnership with a group of human resources firms to help the ICEHOUSE’s clients develop high performing teams.

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Greg Cross becomes The ICEHOUSE chairman as co‐founder David Irving retires - Thursday, 26 February 2009
Greg Cross will become chairman of business growth centre The ICEHOUSE in March, taking over from David Irving, who is retiring after co‐founding The ICEHOUSE and being its chairman since 2003.
 
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The ICEHOUSE and Andy Hamilton: Finalists in 2009 VERO Excellence Awards - Monday, 5 January 2009

Finalists for the 2009 Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards are upbeat about the economy and innovative in services they are providing to support New Zealand companies according to the evaluation panel. There was a record number of entries for the 2009 awards and the quality of finalists was a notch higher than previous years.

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Greg Cross: Follow the pain and watch for chance to gain advantage - Saturday, 3 January 2009

Greg Cross looks at opportunities for New Zealand companies in the global recession.

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Soft Landing facility for Kiwi startups in India - Monday, 17 November 2008

The ICEHOUSE signed a Letter of Intent for cooperation with VIT-TBI - a joint initiative by VIT University and Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India.

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The ICEHOUSE appoints three new directors - Monday, 20 October 2008

Business growth centre The ICEHOUSE has appointed three new directors – Jon
Hooper, Chris Quin and Trevor Smith.

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The ICEHOUSE launches Start-Up Fund - Monday, 15 September 2008

Two of New Zealand’s leading investment groups, Sparkbox and K1W1, have joined forces to launch a Start-Up Fund for companies from the business growth centre, The ICEHOUSE.

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