Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

Thrive in 2025

Roadmap to Results

Set up your business for success next year by signing up for CHDC’s business plan essentials workshop. Roadmap to Results is made up of a full-day in-person session on 18 October and a half-day online on 2 December.
We’ve opened a Request for Proposal for the design and installation of interpretive signage for geo-tourism trails in the Central Highlands.
Services, 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

CHDC Events Regional Events
04

EMERALD BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT: OCTOBER

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18

ROADMAP TO RESULTS: BUSINESS PLAN ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP

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20

AGTECH24

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04

CIRCULAR BY DESIGN SEMINAR: ONLINE

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08

REGIONAL BRAIN RESET TOUR WITH ALLAN PARKER OAM

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08

SEO LIKE A PRO: ONLINE

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09

CYBER SECURITY AND AI: ONLINE

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14

LEAN MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP: EMERALD

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