Annual Report
2023 – 2024
CHDC’s Annual Report summarises our projects and achievements for the year.
Our Corporation is a unique beast and the 2023-24 financial year bore this out.
With a broad mission of economic development for the Central Highlands, the CHDC team went full throttle on a variety of initiatives, including the Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards and the Workforce Development and Accommodation Strategy.
We look forward to continuing to work with you as CHDC plans another productive year ahead.
Highlights
BUSINESS GROWTH
• 2023 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards
• Facilitated business development workshops
• Hosted 9 business networking events
• 2024 Small Business Month Luncheon
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
• Workforce Development and Accommodation Strategy
• Developed a talent attraction campaign
• Sold-out 2024 Workforce Development Working Lunch
ADVOCACY + PROMOTION
• Hosted the 8th Farm to Fine Dining regional produce showcase
• Participated in major industry events including DestinationQ and QLD Resources Council Annual Forum
• Redesign of CHDC website contributed to 44% traffic increase
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
• Workshop and trial of on-farm data management tools
• Welcomed 13,700 visitors through the Visitor Information Centres
• Renewal of Dig the Tropic geo-tourism trail promotion
• 2023 Resources and Innovation Forum
INVESTMENT ATTRACTION
• Support and assistance to prospective investors
• 2024-25 Major Projects Register set out 40+ key developments with a combined value of more than $5B
• 2024 Major Projects Working Dinner
STRATEGY + PLANNING
• Launched next 6-year Action Plan for 2047 Central Highlands Economic Master Plan