
DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS
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.
Our region's key industries
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.

Upcoming Events

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

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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