Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

Partner with us in 2025

Business Excellence

Put your business front and centre of the 2025 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards.

By signing up as a partner by Friday, 21 February, you’ll secure maximum exposure, starting with your logo in our soon-to-be-published Nomination and Entry Guide.

Partnership packages to suit all budgets.

Projects, tools and events

Our region's key industries

Agribusiness
Resources
Business
Visitor Economy

About Us

Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) is the lead economic and tourism development agency for the Central Highlands in Queensland, Australia.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for a sustainable region and economic growth by:

  • Enhancing our workforce
  • Promoting our region
  • Supporting our businesses

Spanning almost 60,000km2, the Central Highlands is situated at the heart of Australia’s thriving resource and agricultural sectors.

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EMERALD BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT – MARCH

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AI AND OTHER TOOLS FOR BUSINESS – EMERALD

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EMERALD CAREERS EXPO

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2025 CENTRAL HIGHLANDS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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CAPABILITY STATEMENT ESSENTIALS – WEBINAR

Create powerful capability statements that help your business to thrive!

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FEMALE FARMERS BUSINESS BOOTCAMP – EMERALD

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BUILDING BLOCKS OF ESG – WEBINAR SERIES

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TENDERING: TOP 10 TIPS – WEBINAR

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TOURISM INDUSTRY UPDATE – MARCH

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Star of the show

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Your business can be the star of the show by partnering with CHDC in 2025.

Some of our event packages entitle you to trade displays, company banner and logo placements, and social media shout-outs.

Browse the Partnership Prospectus to find out more

OUR REGION IN NUMBERS

28,583
Population
59,830 KM2
LAND AREA
$6.03
BILLION GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT
3,330
BUSINESSES

Collaboration is what makes CHDC’s projects and events possible. We thank our Partners for their generous support!