It's never too late for a great idea.
‘PRIMETIME’ helps entrepreneurs aged 50+ start and grow their business ventures. This programme provides support and mentoring exclusively for Nelson and Tasman residents. For the upcoming February 2025 intake, interested participants can submit their expression of interest through our registration page.
As the median age of our population rises, it is recognised that more and more people are embracing the second half of their lives with plenty of life experience, enthusiasm, and great ideas. This unique programme will provide these entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to turn their business ideas into reality, including:
- Personal mentoring tailored to your business goals.
- Professional development through the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce training programmes.
- Regular networking opportunities at the Chamber’s monthly Business After 5 events.
- Complimentary Chamber of Commerce membership for the duration of the programme.
If you have a brilliant idea and you need some extra skills and knowledge to progress it into something amazing, Primetime is for you. You can apply even if you have started a business before, there is no limit to the number of brilliant ideas that someone can have in their lifetime.
There is no upper age limit.
Sorry, if you’re under 50 you’re going to have sit this one out.