Bloom Comes To Waikato

26 April 2012

Bloom Comes To Waikato

In conjunction with Her Magazine, the 14th annual BLOOM Forum and Awards is set to be a blooming success.

For the first time in the event’s history, Waikato will play host to the crème of New Zealand’s businesswomen who will gather from Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 June 2012 for an innovative and interactive business marketplace.

BLOOM Organiser, Annah Stretton says she is confident that the environment is highly conducive to “doing business - not just strategically planning business”.

“Every businesswoman attending has the opportunity to meet motivated, successful and like-minded entrepreneurs and career professionals who are intent on growing their bottom line through relationship marketing over an intensive two days.”

This year’s theme, ‘If You’re Not Digital: You May Not Be Relevant’ speaks to the need to stay current and connected in today’s fast paced digital world of social media.

“With so many avenues of social media out there, we felt it was critical to lead a discussion with experts at this year’s forum on exactly which streams are proving most beneficial, both financially and for future proofing customer relationships. This clarity will enable marketers, managers and businesses to invest in the right communication activities that yield tangible results”, says Annah Stretton.

Hamilton Mayor, Julie Hardaker will open the conference and, for the seventh year the very capable Kay Gregory will once again take the reigns as MC.

Exploring social media and other business themes in detail are keynote speakers: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Auckland City Hospital, Dr Emma Parry; Public Speaker, Tina Cross; Kim Crawford Wines Co-Founder, Erica Crawford and RD1 CEO, Sarah Kennedy. This stellar line up will also be joined by Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker, Karen Scott; Noel Leeming CEO, John Journee; Brolly Sheets Founder, Diane Hurford; Blue Banana Founder, Linda Coles and No magazine Founder, Delaney Tabron.

The conference amps up on Wednesday 20 June at Coopers Function Venue, Hamilton with the Her Businesswoman of the Year Awards kicking off a highly charged two days.

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