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Earthquake Engineering Technology Business Cluster Incorporated
Earthquake Engineering New Zealand (EENZ)
Background Information on Membership
A consequence of Wellington's unique geological situation is that it has become the New Zealand centre of the earthquake engineering technology sector.
New Zealand is recognised as a world leader in earthquake engineering, with practical examples of internationally innovative technology such as seismic isolation dampers, as well as engineering consultancy, advice and education.
The aim of the cluster is to build on this reputation to generate business applications of these skills.
In November 1998, the Earthquake Engineering Technology business cluster became an incorporated society at an official launching by Wellington Mayor Mark Blumsky. It has subsequently been actively marketig the services of cluster members for specific project opportunities in a number of countries including Turkey, India and elsewhere.
What are the benefits?
Being part of this joint offshore focused business initiative provides an easy way to be part of the action to attract off shore work for New Zealand Earthquake Engineering Technology businesses.
As an example, it can make it easier for individual businesses to network and collaborate together to pitch for major offshore Project work, as well as use these business networks and joint marketing promotional initiatives such as the Earthquake Engineering Technology web site to complement their own prospecting and proposals.
Membership entitlements
Membership Package 1:
Annual Investment: $1,200 plus GST
Entitlements: Membership rights as outlined in society rules
- >3 CV's on website
- Website link to organisation's website
- Comprehensive organisation profile
- Project Profiles
- 3 voting representatives
Membership Package 2:
Annual Investment: $ 720 plus GST
Entitlements: Membership rights as outlined in society rules
- Up to 3 CV's on website
- Website link to organisation's website
- Brief organisation profile
- 2 voting representatives
Membership Package 3:
Annual Investment: $ 250 plus GST
Entitlements: Membership rights as outlined in society rules
- 1 CV or an organisation profile on website
- Website link to organisation's website
- 1 voting representative
Associate Package:
Annual Investment: $ 720 plus GST
Entitlements: Membership rights as outlined in society rules
- Website link
- Brief organisation profile
- Brief profiles for key contacts
(Note that this business cluster was incorporated in 1998 and has administration support provided by Global Reach Associates Ltd.)
How long will the initial Membership fee be useful for?
Memberships are for the current financial year. The above membership fees are for the 2010/2011 financial year, with a review of the membership fees due at the AGM.
What is the procedure for paying Membership fees?
On completion and acceptance of the member application form (a copy is on the web site, or we can email you one), you will be sent an invoice and will also be added to the web site.
What are the initial marketing initiatives?
The initial marketing initiative was the establishment of a promotional Earthquake Engineering Technology web site that establishes an initial international joint identity for this business cluster and the individual businesses and other organisations involved.
The web site provides an easy and economical way to ensure it is easy to keep up to date with ongoing "news and events" and find useful other business network contacts and information.
This has been followed by a series of marketing initiatives both to raise the aeareness of key decision makers and opinion leaders within New Zealand ad in particular to target specific project opportunities overseas. Major collaborative marketing and joint bid processes are underway in Turkey and in India, as well as a Wellington Tianjin Earthquake Mitigation Initiative in China, the building of relationships with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank, and other initiatives elsewhere.
Earthquake Engineering Technology Business Cluster Executive:
The governance of the cluster is operated through an executive with ongoing support from Global Reach Associates Ltd. Regular bi-monthly Executive and Members' Meetings are held to plan and implement marketing and other initiatives.
The Cluster Chairman is David Hopkins of David Hopkins Consulting Ltd (phone +64 4 384 3903 and email dhcl@xtra.co.nz).
For further information contact:Cluster Facilitator Graeme Carroll Graeme.Carroll@globalreachassociates.com
or Blair Griffiths Blair.Griffiths@globalreachassociates.com
phone: +64 4 470 5554, +64 21 435 401
