Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

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.

Services, tools and events

Our region's key industries

Agribusiness
Resources
Business
Visitor Economy
2024 Partnership Prospectus

PARTNER WITH US

Raise your profile and support local business and industry by partnering with CHDC to deliver a variety of relevant and engaging events across the year.
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EMERALD BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: EMERALD

Event Details
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2024 FARM TO FINE DINING

Event Details
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Access for All: A free inclusion and accessibility webinar series

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ORGANIC SOCIAL MEDIA: ONLINE WORKSHOP

Event Details
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SEO LIKE A PRO: ONLINE WORKSHOP

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Access for All: A free inclusion and accessibility webinar series

Event Details
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Expressions of Interest: 2024 Emerald Careers Expo

Event Details

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!