2022 Commitment
I’m proud we were able to introduce a business incubator in my first term. While initially this is focusing on a partnership with The Settlement, in the next three years I will be pushing hard to expand this to a business incubator with a focus on manufacturing where start-ups need a physical space to make & build things.
2019 Commitment
I want to establish a Business Incubator in the Hutt City for start-up businesses looking for a place to call home. A big hurdle for new businesses is the financial burden of finding a suitable lease & committing for 3+ years. Combine this with the expensive costs to fit the place out, and it’s no wonder why this puts a lot of business minded people off.
I want to evaluate what level of council involvement is possible within the current budget. Anything from facilitating a shared office space where user pays, through to fully funded environment.