Central Highlands Development Corporation

Get match-fit for 2025's Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards by booking a place at our business plan writing workshop in the new year. The 1.5-day Roadmap to Results will help you to map out a clear and confident future, and will come in handy when preparing your awards entry. Both sessions will be facilitated by the Australian Institute of Management's David Bryan. https://lnkd.in/gq99jrzR

Let's end 2024 on a high note 🎶 by reflecting on all those awards and accolades brought home to the Central Highlands this year: * 4T Consultants Pty Ltd Consultants – winner of a 2024 Australian Business Award and finalist in the 2024 Small Business Champion Awards. * Bronwyn Reid’s Small Company, Big Business: How to Find, Keep, and Win Big Customers – 2024 Book Excellence Award. * Emerald Coaches Pty Ltd’ Ethan Bran – QLD Bus Industry Council’s joint Apprentice of the Year. * Local operators on the Best of Queensland Experiences list: BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia Breeze Carnarvon Gorge; Dooley's Hotel Capella; Dooleys Tavern & Motel Springsure; Midlander Motor Inn; Miners Heritage Rubyvale; the New Royal Hotel Rubyvale; Rubyvale Caravan Park; Rubyvale Motel and Holiday Units; Sapphire Caravan & Cabin Park; Sandstone Park Carnarvon Gorge. * GDL Emerald’s Matt Pearce – ALPA Queensland Young Auctioneer. * TMF Cake Designs – 2024 Australian Wedding Awards finalist and Highly Commended at 2024 Wedding Industry Awards. * Rolleston beef and grain farmer kurt Mayne – AgForce Queensland’s Producer of 2024. * Springsure Rural – CRT Queensland Business of the Year. * SwarmFarm Robotics’ Andrew Bate – Pearcey Foundation Queensland Entrepreneur of the Year. * Emerald Saleyards’ Timothy Maguire – 2024 Saleyards Industry Champion Award. * CHDC, Infinitum Partners and The National Property Research Co. – Commendation at the 2024 Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence. * Central Highlands Regional Council’s Rolleston Runway Strip Rejuvenation Project – a 2024 National AusStab Award of Excellence. * Boisos Electrical Services – Master Electricians’ National Emerging Business of the Year and Queensland Emerging Business of the Year. * Central Queensland Highlands Visitor Information Centre – WOW! Award for “an amazing team of volunteers and delivering excellent service” and Glen Wass named a Volunteer of the Year by QICA. * Australian Nature Guides – a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award and Simon Ling named Val Speedie Outstanding Tour Guide by Savannah Guides Field School. More details: https://lnkd.in/gjrMSKPE

🎅 It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas .... so it's a good time to let you know CHDC will close at midday this Friday, 20 December, and re-open at 8:30am on Monday, 6 January. The staff and board at CHDC wish you a happy and safe festive season. Thank you for your support in 2024.

The 1st phase of a talent attraction campaign for the Central Highlands has wrapped up and the results are very encouraging. Widespread advertising of Smart Move resulted in 40,000+ online clicks and nearly half a million video impressions across eight weeks. 📽 Videos: https://lnkd.in/eqzuEpCg 📙 Full campaign results: https://lnkd.in/eA_n_yTQ #smartmove #smartcareermove #explorecqh NeonLogic Agency

We're setting the stage for the 2025 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards by opening partnership bookings now. Starting from $550, there's a range of opportunities available, and some packages include exclusive award category naming rights. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eB_Tr3wt

Ditch the guesswork and learn how to make the best cropping decisions for your farm. Tickets are still available for this free event in Emerald this Wednesday. https://lnkd.in/ggxhXVfV University of Southern Queensland, Department of Primary Industries (Queensland), Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry #FutureDroughtFund

📽 A mini movie premiere for your Monday morning: the official video of last month's AGTECH24! Stars include: Lyndsey Douglas, Harriet Mellish, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, AgriFutures Australia, AgriFutures evokeAG, RDO Equipment Australia, Central Highlands Regional Council, Gai Sypher

Ending the year on a positive note, with great presentations and discussions at this week's TOURISM24 in Emerald. Thanks to everyone who turned out for our final event for 2024, and to the event's partners Local Buying Foundation and CQ Inland Port. Slideshows from the presenters are now on our website: https://lnkd.in/gcrCuW8s Caravan Parks Association of Queensland Ltd (CPAQ), Queensland Country Tourism, Tourism and Events Queensland, Central Highlands Regional Council, CTM LINKS, Emerald Show Society, Department of Trade, Employment and Training, BUSY At Work

Introducing Laura Letts, the newest member of CHDC’s Board. The experienced senior lawyer and governance professional has been appointed as an Independent Director, following Bronwyn Roberts’ recent retirement from the Board. You can read more about Laura and the rest of our Board here: https://lnkd.in/gKZjyU38

With the Central Highlands’ Smart Move recruitment campaign attracting strong interest so far, we've expanded its landing page to include details on the region’s liveability. Tap the link below to see the result. Use our LinkedIn page to shoot us a message to find out how use the campaign to fill vacancies at your workplace (it's free!). James Cook University CQUniversity Queensland Department of Education Queensland Health Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Central Highlands Regional Council NeonLogic Agency https://lnkd.in/gnHvD57E