# Event Details - **Event Name**: You're Invited: Building Business Momentum – Built To Last - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Build real momentum! Join 100+ local leaders. Connect. Collaborate. Contribute; supporting I Am Hope.About this EventBuilt to LastWhat does it take to build a business that endures?Insight. Connection. Momentum.Proudly supported by NZ Mobile LimitedInsight. Connection. Momentum.Proudly supported by NZ MobileBuilding Business Momentum: Built to Last Edition brings together business owners, operators and community leaders for a focused evening on one of the most important questions in business today.What does it take to build something that lasts?Not just survives; but endures. Grows stronger. Outlasts the founder. Stays relevant through change. Builds a culture people are proud to be part of.This edition features a keynote from Peter Dean of Prime Strategies Group, business story interviews with local founders and leaders, and a panel discussion grounded in real decisions; not theory.Peter brings 22 years of senior management experience across New Zealand and Australia, working across corporate and family businesses in service, production and retail. His firsthand experience of the challenges faced by owner-operators and the principles that separate businesses that endure from those that don't ,makes this a session not to miss.Proudly supported by NZ Mobile Limited, the evening is designed to combine practical insight with real-world experience and meaningful business connection.Previous Building Business Momentum events have consistently sold out, reflecting the quality of insight and the calibre of people in the room. Numbers are intentionally limited to maintain that experience — with all ticket revenue contributing to I Am Hope.WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCEA keynote from Peter Dean on the leadership DNA of businesses that endureBusiness stories from local founders and leaders who have built for the long termA panel discussion on what it really takes to outlast, adapt and lead through changePractical frameworks you can apply in your business the very next dayTime to connect with other business owners and community leaders in a room that values quality over quantityMEET THE SPEAKERSPeter Dean — Prime Strategies Group (Keynote)22 years of senior management experience across New Zealand and Australia, working across corporate and family businesses in service, production and retail. Peter brings firsthand insight into the challenges owner-operators face and the strategies that enable businesses to endure through change.Chris French — French Electrical (Business Story)Founded by Richard and Kath French in 1974, French Electrical is now in its third generation of family ownership. Chris carries the legacy of a business built on reputation, trust and craftsmanship — and the responsibility of ensuring it endures for generations to come.Bo Burns — The Promo Factory & Eastern Times (Business Story)Business owner, Auckland Council Councillor and publisher of the Eastern Times, Bo is one of the most community-driven leaders in East Auckland. Bo has kept local media alive when the industry said it couldn't be done — a story of resilience, conviction and building things that matter.Kelly McCullough — DG Law (Panel)Managing Director of DG Law, Kelly brings a unique dual perspective to this conversation — as a legal practitioner who sees businesses at their most critical moments, and as a leader who stepped into an established firm and is now driving it forward.WHY THIS EVENT MATTERSStrong businesses build stronger communitiesEnduring businesses are built on purpose, culture and leadership — not just productsShared stories and real insight reduce the isolation of running a businessThe connections made in this room create lasting value long after the evening endsWHO SHOULD ATTENDBusiness Owners and LeadersLooking to build something that outlasts them and creates lasting valueFamily Business OwnersNavigating succession, culture and the responsibility of legacyProfessional Service ProvidersWho work alongside businesses at critical moments of growth and transitionCommunity Leaders and OperatorsCommitted to building organisations with purpose and longevityGrowth Focused ProfessionalsWho value practical insight and meaningful relationships over transactional networkingABOUT THE ELITE COMMUNITYThe Elite Community brings together business leaders across Auckland who are committed to sustainable growth through leadership, collaboration and local impact.We create environments where business relationships are built on trust, contribution and shared growth — and where showing up for each other is the standard.THE WAY WE WORKBuild with purpose. Lead with integrity. Grow together.Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PMVenue: Howick Pakuranga Sports Community CentreTickets: Limited — register early to secure your placeAll ticket revenue supports I Am HopeAgenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:20 PMDoors Open & Community WelcomeInfo: Guests arrive, register and connect informally.?: 06:20 PM - 06:25 PMWelcome & Community IntroductionInfo: Welcome from the host Acknowledgement of sponsors Framing of the evening and what to expect?: 06:25 PM - 06:30 PMNZ Mobile Opening Address?: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PMPeter Dean- Built To LastInfo: What does it take to build a business that outlasts its founder? Peter Dean explores the principles, culture and leadership behaviours that define businesses built to last.?: 06:55 PM - 06:57 AMPartner SpotlightInfo: TBC?: 07:05 PM - 07:25 PMInterviewsInfo: Business Story: Legacy & Generational Stewardship Chris French — French Electrical (12 min) Founded in 1974 by Richard and Kath French, now in its third generation. Chris shares what it means to carry a family legacy and keep it alive across decades.?: 07:20 PM - 07:45 PMCommunity ConnectInfo: Open Networking & Deeper Engagement: Facilitated networking. Take on the 3 New Connections Challenge.?: 07:45 PM - 07:57 PM Business Story: Building Things That LastInfo: Bo Burns — The Promo Factory & Eastern Times Business owner, community builder and Auckland Council Councillor. Bo shares what drives a person to keep investing in their community when the world says otherwise.?: 07:50 PM - 08:15 PMPanel DiscussionInfo: Moderated by Kerrie Evans — The Alternative Board (30 min) Peter Dean, Chris French, Bo Burns and Kelly McCullough (DG Law) go deep on leadership, culture, succession and legacy. Insights only.?: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PMClosing & Momentum ForwardInfo: Summary of key insights Acknowledgement of sponsors and community contribution Next steps and upcoming events - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/papatoetoe/youre-invited-building-business-momentum-built-to-last/100001991319325708 - **Event Categories**: business, sports, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-30T05:25:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Pakuranga Rugby Club - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 31.51, max: 31.51, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Papatoetoe - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Pakuranga Rugby Club - **lat**: -36.908969 - **long**: 174.9017675 - **full address**: Pakuranga Rugby Club, 73 Bells Road, Papatoetoe, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: You're Invited: Building Business Momentum – Built To Last - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7f3cd3fda66acf0e319b95705791b401855b87da2e028124cf76961a3d680d9d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1781073891 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is You're Invited: Building Business Momentum - Built To Last being held? - **A:** You're Invited: Building Business Momentum - Built To Last takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Pakuranga Rugby Club, 73 Bells Road, Papatoetoe, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing You're Invited: Building Business Momentum - Built To Last? - **A:** You're Invited: Building Business Momentum - Built To Last is organized by The Elite Networking Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** You're Invited: Building Business Momentum - Built To Last is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Papatoetoe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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