Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

A region on the rise

2025 Business Lunch with Bernard Salt AM

He’s back! Bernard Salt AM is returning to the Central Highlands for CHDC’s 2025 Business Lunch.

This high-profile futurist and author was special guest at our Business Excellence Awards 10 years ago and we’re thrilled he’ll be in town again this May.

Bernard will be the keynote speaker at the lunch, talking about the need for big, bold thinking and how the Central Highlands is a region on the rise.

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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BUILDING YOUR TEAM AND YOUR BRAND

Solutions for Business Growth

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EMERALD BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT – MAY

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2025 BUSINESS LUNCH WITH BERNARD SALT AM

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EMERALD CAREERS EXPO

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CREATING CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA – EMERALD

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Exploring Facebook and Instagram Advertising – WEBINAR

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Marketing 202: How to Improve the User Experience of your Business Website – WEBINAR

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WHAT IS MY BOTTOM LINE TELLING ME? – EMERALD

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QLD Country Tourism Industry Networking

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EMERALD CAREERS EXPO

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OUR REGION IN NUMBERS

28,583
Population
59,830 KM2
LAND AREA
$6.03
BILLION GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT
3,330
BUSINESSES
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 our partnership prospectus to find out more.

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