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Funding that Accelerates Your Business

Thursday 24 September 2026 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

📍 The Icehouse, Textile Centre, Level 4, 117 Saint Georges Bay Road, Auckland

If you’re looking to unlock capital to help your business grow then our Funding that Accelerates Your Business networking event and panel discussion on September 24 is for you.

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