Business Hunter is the new name for the organisation formerly known as the Hunter Business Chamber. We are the largest regional peak business group in Australia, representing members across all business and industry sectors. Business Hunter is a not-for-profit member organisation dedicated to connecting people in business with what they need to succeed.
We have been the voice of business in the Hunter since 1886. Our members are part of a network of more than 2,500 businesses across the region. That network includes members of 20 aligned local chambers across 10 local government areas, stretching from the Mid North Coast to Lake Macquarie and inland to Scone. From main-street retailers to ASX 100 corporates, our member businesses power Australia's strongest regional economy.
The name Business Hunter was adopted in February 2020 to better reflect the vibrant and diverse businesses the organisation represents. The new name also aligns with our affiliates Business NSW and Business Australia.
Business Hunter has been through a number of name changes; what has never changed is our commitment to helping our members do business better, to drive growth and prosperity in the Hunter region.
The Hunter Business Awards will return in 2022 with 17 categories to be contested and winners to be announced at a gala ceremony for more than 500 people. Entries are open for the Awards, which offer businesses recognition and celebration throughout the Hunter region. Following the past two years of COVID-modified programs and events, the…
TAFE NSW is Australia’s largest training and education provider with more than 500,000 enrolments and 1,200 courses. As an education innovator, we’re focused on shaping the future through state-of-the-art facilities, systems, technology and teachers. Our graduates are equipped for the jobs of today and the careers of the future.
TAFE NSW offers the best of campus-based delivery as well as flexible, online and work-based learning. Collaboration, diversity and the strong relationships between our locations contribute to and magnify the value of TAFE NSW and importantly, the benefits that we deliver to communities and the economy of NSW.
Kiraley Martin has been appointed as the new Board Director of the Hunter TAFE Foundation. She brings over 15 years of experience across industries including logistics, manufacturing, mining, construction, government and not-for-profit. Kiraley is an advocate for diversity and inclusion and is committed to helping people gain better access to equal opportunities, especially in education….
Lifeline was founded by the Reverend Alan Walker at Methodist Central Mission in Sydney in 1963. Since then, Lifeline services have been established around Australia and in many parts of the world.
Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter began in 1966 when Reverend John Chegwidden was awakened by a distressed telephone call from a man wanting to know if there was a Lifeline service operating in the region.
Over the years, Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter has expanded its operations from the traditional telephone crisis support service to include a range of services to relieve the stress and pain of the people of Newcastle & Hunter.
Lifeline will be opening its 10th new shop in the region, with a new location in Morisset set to open on Thursday, 23 June. Proceeds from all shop purchases will be used to help fund local suicide prevention services. Lifeline calls are currently up 25 per cent with the community struggling with the impacts of…
Port Waratah Coal Services has been receiving, stockpiling, blending and loading coal for export at the Port of Newcastle for over 40 years. They own and manage the Kooragang and Carrington Coal Terminals, which operate 24/7, and have a combined capacity of 145 million tonnes per annum.
Port Waratah has always been two things – a pioneer and a partner. They are committed to understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities as an employer and community member, as well as meeting their legal obligations. Port Waratah is an unlisted public company working in partnership with more than 25 producers and other service providers in the Hunter Valley Coal Chain. They aim to continuously improve their environmental performance, contribute to the local economy by buying and employing locally and support sustainability and resilience of the local community though their Community Investment and Partnership Programme.
The shiploaders at Port Waratah Coal Services’ Carrington Terminal were recently lit up in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) Beanie for Brain Cancer fundraising and awareness campaign. The annual illumination project at the Carrington Terminal commenced at dark on Wednesday night, 1 June and will run for the whole month, which will coincide…
Tortoise & Hare is a CX agency based in Newcastle. We work with leading Australian brands to help build valuable customer relationships over the long-term. A team of senior marketing specialists, we develop end-to-end customer marketing solutions that build customer loyalty and help businesses grow.Tortoise & Hare is a CX agency based in Newcastle. We work with leading Australian brands to help build valuable customer relationships over the long-term. A team of senior marketing specialists, we develop end-to-end customer marketing solutions that build customer loyalty and help businesses grow.
The recently rebranded Customer Experience Agency, Tortoise & Hare has made the most of the historic Newcastle City and community efforts to attract people to the region and revitalise the CBD. Tortoise & Hare is led by Angela Cobb, Business Development – formerly General Manager Loyalty Strategy, Marketing and Operations at Everyday Rewards; Oliver Stewart,…
Osborn Law provides a fresh and practical legal approach for their clients with timely, sound, cost effective and straight forward advice.
The team, led by principals Tim Osborn and Christie Howson, have a wealth of experience across a range of focus areas including commercial, corporate, employment, estate planning, litigation, debt recovery and property law making Osborn Law deliberately and well placed to offer complete legal services to individuals and businesses, large and small.
Osborn Law has a strong community focus and commitment and continually support and contribute to thewider community.
Morgan Cherry, one of Osborn Law’s Property and Commercial Solicitors, has been announced as the winner for the 2022 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards Real Estate category. Each year, Lawyers Weekly shines a light on lawyers who are at the age of 30 and under, recognising their efforts from the start of their careers….
Newcastle Airport is a significant gateway into NSW and the Hunter. As a major transport hub it is critical to economic and social infrastructure and its planned and managed growth has helped underpin the continued prosperity of the Hunter.
Employees from Newcastle Airport touched down in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur recently to discuss the region’s international aspirations with key hub airlines. The opportunity to engage with some of the world’s most known airlines comes on the back of the announcement of $55 million for Newcastle Airport’s expanded international terminal. The new terminal will enable…
TAFE NSW is Australia’s largest training and education provider with more than 500,000 enrolments and 1,200 courses. As an education innovator, we’re focused on shaping the future through state-of-the-art facilities, systems, technology and teachers. Our graduates are equipped for the jobs of today and the careers of the future.
TAFE NSW offers the best of campus-based delivery as well as flexible, online and work-based learning. Collaboration, diversity and the strong relationships between our locations contribute to and magnify the value of TAFE NSW and importantly, the benefits that we deliver to communities and the economy of NSW.
TAFE NSW is helping to protect a trip to your local butcher in the Hunter by training the next generation of butchers to meet the continuing high demand for meat combined with a retiring workforce. The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) reported around a third of independent retail butchers need staff, and employment forecasts indicate…
Home in Place is a Tier 1 community housing provider and registered Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) provider. It currently manages more than 7600 social, affordable and disability housing homes in NSW, Queensland and New Zealand.
Olympic gold medal winning speed skater, Steven Bradbury, shared his story recently with local business people at a fundraising luncheon for a local youth scholarship and mentoring program. Funds from the luncheon will help provide Home in Place’s (formerly Compass Housing) ‘Grow A Star’ scholarship to social and affordable housing residents and other disadvantaged youth…
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.
Employees of Tomago Aluminium have dug into their own pockets to help those affected by the recent floods across NSW. Responding to what has been one of Australia’s worst recorded flood disasters, leaving thousands of people displaced from their homes and an estimated 18,000 properties severely impacted, a Tomago Flood Appeal was launched asking employees…