

Calendar of Events to December 2010
For further details contact the Administration Manager John Banks
“Lift the Game” A Workshop for Small to Medium Size Businesses Thu 29th Apr
This is a half-day training programme aimed at anyone who takes part in internal product assessments – whether they are technical, marketing or management staff.
Consumer and Commercial Law seminar Tue 11th May
Selling cosmetics can be a tricky process given the array of commercial laws that govern
how you market, advertise, price or even deal with consumers. Getting it right is important
to avoid issues with Consumer watchdogs like the Commerce Commission, the Advertising
Standards Authority and even the consumer who believes they know their rights!
This seminar will give you the tools to manage all of these issues.
Small Business Group Meeting Thu 20th May
This meeting is being hosted by SGS, one of our Associate Members.
A tour of their laboratories will follow. Staff of WHK Group will also present on the courses they offer to assist small businesses and exporters.
Networking Mid-Winter event Wed 23rd Jun
The CTFA Mid-Winter Warmer networking event will be at ‘Le Zeppa’ tapas bar in Freeman’s Bay. 6.30pm-8.30pm, Wed 23rd June.
Breakfast Meeting Wed 21st Jul
Fairfax Media Magazines are kindly sponsoring this event. Information has been forwarded, but should you require it please contact admin@ctfa.org.nz . The venue is the cafe in the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Look Good Feel Better “Big Event” Sat 31st Jul
Small Business Group Meeting Fri 13th Aug
The next meeting will be held at the EMA rooms in Khyber Pass Rd at 12.00 noon. The CTFA Executive Director, Garth Wyllie, will cover some of the regulatory requirements required to enter our export markets. The meeting will also be briefed on the various exporting courses run by EMA Learning.
Technical and Regulatory Seminar Thu 23rd Sep
Keep on top of compliance and the changes happening in the law
As a member of the CTFA you can take advantage of this update on what is happening with regulations that might affect your business and products you sell. This seminar is designed to bring you up to speed on legislation and issues that will affect you.
A J Park Copyright and Design Seminar Tue 12th Oct
This seminar will include valuable information on just who owns your formulae and your packaging design, and how you can protect your ownership. While this will be of particular value to New Zealand companies, the seminar will also be of interest to multinationals.
Executive Meeting Thu 4th Nov
Small Business group Meeting Thu 18th Nov
Details closer to the date.
Networking Pre-Christmas Meeting Fri 3rd Dec
Not to be missed and will be even more enjoyable than 2009