With more than 1800 members, the Hunter Business Chamber is the largest regional business chamber in Australia and represents the collective interests of a diverse range of sectors across the Region.
The Chamber provides members with a range of services from advocacy and business advice to information and networking opportunities.
Business support is vital in today's economic climate and our primary goal is to assist and represent the needs of businesses in our community.
The Chamber is committed to partnering with all industries in ensuring the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Hunter Region.
Ongoing skills shortages and the impact of drought are hindering business performance and confidence in the Hunter region, according to the NSW Business Chamber’s (NSWBC) latest Business Conditions Survey. The September quarter survey shows some signs of stabilisation compared to previous quarters, but business conditions remain challenging across the state, with relatively weak household demand…
Established in 2006, the Hunter Culinary Association is a not-for-profit association guided by a group of industry professionals who volunteer their time to support and promote the region and give back to the industry they are so passionate about.
As a region, the Hunter offers a culinary destination offering diverse and abundant dining experiences ranging from quality cafes to two-hatted restaurants, which proudly showcase passionate and talented industry professionals, regionally sourced produce and award winning wines from some of its highly regarded wineries.
The Hunter Culinary Association continues to grow and establish new opportunities for its members, fostering the region’s talent through initiatives including the Brett Graham Scholarship, the First Creek Front of House Scholarship, the Hunter Culinary Association Apprentice Scholarship, the Encouragement Awards, FOH Workshops and produce tours.
It works together with key stakeholders to guide and empower the young talent of the region and assist them in developing their culinary skills through mentoring and guidance.
Three stars of the Hunter’s hospitality industry were shining bright when the winners of the highly anticipated TAFE NSW and Hunter Culinary Association (HCA) annual scholarships were announced at an awards ceremony held to celebrate the best apprentice chefs and front of house professionals for 2019. Entrants pitted their skills against one another during a…
Newcastle Financial Planning Group do things differently. Where many financial planners look at your income and assets and then tell you what you can achieve, NFPG like to start by understanding the essence of the life you want and work backwards from there. Everyone is different, so every financial plan should be tailored to the individual lifestyles and goals of their clients.
Their team of financial planners are passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for their clients. NFPG’s key strengths are really listening to their clients’ desires, ambitions, goals and dreams to ensure that the plan they create together is one they mutually agree to and continue to develop over time. NFPG utilises all relevant strategies and products to ensure their financial planners continue to evolve and deliver meaningful outcomes for their clients.
NFPG is committed to forming lasting life-long relationships with its clients and supporting them through life’s up and downs. Dedicated to excellence and exceptional client support, the team promotes and encourage positive change within their industry and community.
Newcastle Financial Planning Group (NFPG) CEO, Daniel Brown, has been named a finalist in two major awards programs, acknowledging excellence in business leadership. Daniel will go head to head in the Regional Business Leader of the Year category of the My Business Awards, Australia’s largest independent awards program acknowledging the outstanding achievements of small to…
Research and development has been the core of business operations at Hyden Engineering since the company was first established back in the 1980’s.
Using purpose-designed software that was created in-house, Hyden Engineering has developed a number of innovative products that are in high demand by clients, particularly those within the mining industry.
Hyden’s innovative culture has supported the learning and development of a number of HVTC apprentices and trainees over the years, including the three current HVTC employees who are gaining practical experience with the Maitland-based business.
Hyden Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to Vocational Education and Training (VET) at the 2019 Group Training Awards. The Awards were hosted by the National Apprentice Employment Network NSW & ACT in Sydney on Friday 18 October. Hyden Engineering was named Small Host Employer of the Year, celebrating the company’s 12- year partnership…
With more than 1800 members, the Hunter Business Chamber is the largest regional business chamber in Australia and represents the collective interests of a diverse range of sectors across the Region.
The Chamber provides members with a range of services from advocacy and business advice to information and networking opportunities.
Business support is vital in today's economic climate and our primary goal is to assist and represent the needs of businesses in our community.
The Chamber is committed to partnering with all industries in ensuring the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Hunter Region.
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed a new inquiry into options for financing faster rail by the federal government’s Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Cities. The committee, chaired by Bennelong MP John Alexander, will look at financing options for eleven routes identified in the federal government’s Faster Rail Plan including the Newcastle to Sydney…
Tomago Aluminium is the leading manufacturer of aluminium. Since pouring the first metal in 1983 Tomago Aluminium has grown be the most significant Aluminium smelter in Australia and New Zealand.
Tomago has achieved 35 years of success due to the ability of employees to embrace change and keep in front of industry innovations.
A SIMPLE recycling coup that will save one of Australia’s largest aluminium smelters at least $200,000 a year has taken out the top prize at the annual Tomago Aluminium Innovation and Excellence Awards ceremony in Newcastle. Tomago Casthouse Operator, Allan Cranney, took the time to devise a recycling process that sends aluminium waste, known as…
HunterNet is a dynamic business development network focused on opening doors to the global marketplace. They champion the combined capability of their members and promote the Hunter region as an international centre of manufacturing and engineering excellence.
At a gala dinner held at Town Hall in Newcastle, the winners of HunterNet’s Annual Future Leaders Program were announced. The ceremony, held on Friday 25 October, announced HealthPort as the winning group for 2019 with their impressive project brief. These young professionals participated in the 2019 HunterNet Future Leaders Program, which was delivered across…
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Newcastle agency, Out of the Square (OOTS), have been honoured as the only Hunter agency to be nominated as a finalist in the 2019 SEMrush Search Awards Australia. They are being recognised for the Best Integrated Campaign Award, which they did for their client Reflections Holiday Parks. This prestigious nomination comes off the back of…
Diamond IT is a leading technology provider supporting businesses to run smoothly, reliably and productively. Its diverse range of offerings includes managed IT services, infrastructure solutions, software development, telecommunications and technology consultancy.
Hunter businesses will gather in Newcastle in November to hear from leading experts on the value of Business Intelligence (BI) and how all organisations can leverage data, artificial intelligence and advance analytics to improve their bottom line. The Hunter-based information technology (IT) firm, Diamond IT, in partnership with Microsoft, have organised this regional networking and…
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA), covering 13 categories, aim to inspire and encourage vibrant and enduring manufacturing in our region.
Like the sector they represent, the HMAs are transforming. They are recognising and promoting excellence through streamlined awards, which are contemporary and future-focused.
Engaging with the sector and working closely with their valued partners, they are offering greater opportunities for education, connection and collaboration.
The 15th annual Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) were held earlier this month, on 11 October, where local manufacturing stars were awarded for their efforts and innovation in the Hunter region. Announced as the prestigious winners of the Awards 2019 Hunter Manufacturer of the Year title were Chamberlain Australia, who now join an esteemed group of…