Conference and Similar Events Bridging Loan Fund

Purpose

The Conference and Similar Events Bridging Loan Fund will provide bridging finance to organisers to allow them to promote, market and prepare initial requirements for major conferences and events - with the fund being repaid by first call on registrations.

Criteria

• The main outcome of this fund is significant economic benefit to Christchurch.
• The fund will be used predominantly for international conferences which will attract significant registrations.
• Any national conferences will need to be of a significant size and duration to justify support.

Guidelines

• Applications will be considered by the Events Development Team before being recommended to the Council for approval.
• Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism will provide comments on applications.
• Priority will be given to conferences and events that use Christchurch City Council facilities.
• All successful applicants will enter into an event loan agreement with the Christchurch City Council.

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to:

Events Development Advisor
PO Box 73014 Christchurch 8154