Hunter Organisations

Department of State and Regional Development
The Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) is the New South Wales Government's business development agency.

Honeysuckle Development Corporation
The Honeysuckle Development Corporation, established in 1992, is a NSW State Government organisation responsible for one of Australia’s largest urban renewal projects. It is redeveloping 50 hectares of derelict land and buildings along Newcastle Harbour, adjacent to the CBD.

Hunter Area Consultative Committee

Bringing Business, the Community and Government closer together.

Hunter Business Centre
The Hunter Business Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit, business assistance organisation which is owned and supported by the local community and funded by both State and Commonwealth Governments.

Hunter Business Chamber

Hunter Business Chamber is the independent representative organisation for Australia’s largest regional business community.

Hunter Business Review

The Hunter's own monthly magazine dedicated to the news, views and issues of concern to business people in the growing Hunter region.

Hunter Community College Inc

The Hunter Community College, is the second largest Adult and Community Education provider in the Hunter.

Hunter Councils

Hunter Economic Development Corporation (HEDC)
The Hunter Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is a organisation appointed by the NSW State government and supported by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development. Led by a Board of 10 regional and business leaders, the HEDC's major task is to promote economic development in the Hunter.

Hunter Export Centre (HEC)

The Hunter Export Centre (HEC) is a local Hunter Region business-led initiative. The aim is to assist small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with export potential to trade in international markets. The HEC implements strategies designed to foster a supportive export environment, thus enhancing the trade capabilities of the region and job creation in the Hunter.

Hunter Founders Forum

Founders Forum is an angel investor network devoted to assisting early-stage investment opportunities. Members from throughout the Hunter invest, sit on boards, make introductions, consult and share their experiences with other angels and business associates.

Hunter Institute of TAFE

Over the past 100 years, TAFE NSW Hunter Institute has become a highly respected provider of quality vocational education and training, and has developed an innovative and responsive outlook essential in today’s technologically driven workplace.

HunterNet Co-operative Limited

HunterNet is a co-operative of innovative manufacturers, engineers, IT providers, electrical and consulting companies in the Hunter Valley. HunterNet’s vision is: “to further develop and strengthen it’s position as the pre-eminent manufacturing network in the Hunter Region.”

Hunter Region BEC

The Hunter Region Business Enterprise Centre (HRBEC), located in Kurri Kurri with outreach offices in Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog and the Upper Hunter Councils, is an autonomous non-profit organisation set up to provide business assistance and skills development to new and existing businesses.

Hunter Region Tourism Organisation

The Hunter Regional Tourism Organisation creates awareness and assists in increasing the profile of the region through advertising, promotion, public relations, information and publications, industry development and trade marketing.

HunterTech

HunterTech is a consortium of Hunter based Information Technology and Communications companies.

Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF)

With nearly 50 years research experience the Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) is a leader in socio-economic, market and demographic research in Australia.

Industry Capability Network (ICN) Hunter

ICN is a national network of independent industry consultancies, which are managed by industry and sponsored by state governments, to achieve beneficial outcomes for local industry (Australian and NZ) and the local economy.