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	Venture Taranaki to offer Hi-Impact Programme on Lean Manufacturing
A six-module programme delivered over three days, the manufacturing sessions are an introduction to lean operations management, and its application, benefits and pitfalls. Topics include introduction to lean, set-up reduction, value chain analysis measures, design to production and the theory of constraints. Attendees will streamline their businesses to gain time, profit and productivity. To register your interest, email etp@venture.org.nz or submit your registration form.


	Venture Taranaki attending Leeds Opportunties Expo to attract skilled labour to the region
As the region’s economic development agency, Venture Taranaki will be attending the Leeds Opportunities Expo in April 2008 with a number of local employers (Taranaki District Health Board, New Plymouth District Council, Taranaki Engineering Consortium and XLHR recruitment agency) who will all be looking to fill vacancies in a range of sectors. We will be at Stand 40 at the Royal Armouries at Saviles Hall, on the 12th & 13th of April, we hope to see you there.


	Write a marketing plan for your business in six easy steps
Discover the key elements that make up marketing by attending this three-module marketing strategies course. Delivered by Ambrose Blowfield of The Marketing Company - establish the best marketing mix, demistify marketing and save years of wasted effort and money. Scheduled for April 2008, register your interest now to avoid disappointment.


	NZ First pilot in energy conservation and renewable energy generation
Taranaki’s Inglewood High School is in the throes of a one-year New Zealand-first pilot aimed at energy conservation and renewable energy generation expected to reduce the school’s electricity demand from the national grid by 15% in 12 months.


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Venture Taranaki is the development agency for regional economic and tourism development.

Made up of integrated teams working in economic development, marketing, events, film and tourism, Venture Taranaki works one-on-one with individuals, businesses, small groups, clusters, sectors and industry to grow the economic wellbeing of Taranaki.

The “Doing Business in Taranaki” section of Venture Taranaki’s website provides you with an insight into the range of business services, tools, resources and information available via Venture Taranaki’s economic development team as well as updates on projects as they progress.

Whether you’re starting out in business, established and looking to grow; whether you want to find out more about funding or financing for business development or R&D; or you just want some help to make your business work, Venture Taranaki has a range of services to support your business.

And what’s more, the majority of these services are available at no cost to you.