They are calling for anyone young, that is under 40 years of age, and in business or with plans to get into business, to join their network. Focusing on employability, enterprise, governance and partnership, they plan to hold regular meetings for members, which will be led by a facilitator.
These meetings won't be easy going, stay for the free food affairs. They will be work meetings, where everyone needs to contribute.
The accent will be collaborative work.
"We want to connect, to collaborate, to advance youth participation on boards, and to connect as many businesses as possible," said Ramola.
They already have connections with clubs at Massey University, organisations in Palmerston North's sister cities, Environment Manawatū and Massey ventures as well as with international business and the NZIIA.
They plan to hold an event every month that will carry a theme, such as governance, sustainability, sales, speed interviewing or international trade.
Board member Ella Moffatt works for Massey Ventures where science done at the university is turned into commercial ventures.
She has chaired the Massey University Student Enterprise Club and has worked for global companies and the Palmerston North City Council International Relations department. She said the university has a lot of very entrepreneurial students and Massey Ventures helps them turn their ideas into profitable businesses.
Youth Chamber vice-chair Sarah Ma has specialised in international relations, and has connections within the local business community through previous jobs and is administrator for the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs for Palmerston North and is a Palmy Global Ambassador. She has experience in event management and previously ran a restaurant.
Nelson Harper is a chemical and bioprocess engineer and works with Engineering NZ on various projects. He is keen to reduce the impact of waste.
He is involved in a few start-ups working on waste minimisation and technical development for recycling the unrecyclables.
Success for them as a team means attracting quality young professionals and helping them to develop the necessary life skills.
"We get people together, provide support including helping them find any funding they might need," said Ramola.
"We are a hub and a network for those who are or want to be in business and while there are many youth organisations there isn't much for those between 20 and 40."
Next year TEDX Manawatū will help them spread ideas, spark connection and conversation using some of the region's inspiring speakers.
If you want to know more: www.manawatuyoungchamber.nz, myc@manawatuchamber.co.nz.
