Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

Nominations now open

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

Nominations are now open for the People’s Choice category of the 2025 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards.

Nominate a business by 29 June to ensure it’s on the list when voting takes place next month.

Entirely decided by the public, this category highlights businesses that have made a lasting impact on their customers and community.

Pictured: Natasha Pillay and Dr. Shiv Pillay from Serenity Dental, winner of the 2023 Emerald Today People’s Choice Award.

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.

Upcoming Events

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CREATING CONTENT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA – EMERALD

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EMERALD BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT – JULY

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06

2025 CENTRAL HIGHLANDS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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18

LUNCH AND LEARN – CLOUD COMPUTING OPTIONS

This free event is presented by Regional Business HQ as part of the Digital Solutions Program.

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24

LUNCH AND LEARN – CONTENT CREATION TOOLS

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24

MEET MICROSOFT 365 – 13 APPS TO SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY

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AG-GROW EMERALD FIELD DAYS

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25

TWILIGHT TOUR AT INSIGHT REPRO

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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!