Project Aim
The aim of the Building an Entrepreneurial Community program is to create a more positive environment that encourages, nurtures and supports the development of entrepreneurs in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Entrepreneurs live and work within a circle of support that encourages and assists in the creative processes of building a business. The 'environment' is therefore crucial in helping or hindering their further development.
The Team
The program is driven by industry and facilitated by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Members of the taskforce include:
- Hastings Women's Business Network - provides Hastings businesswomen with a networking service to help and support them in their chosen careers.
- NSW Business Chamber - to connect members to information, networking, advice & to assist them to navigate the business environment.
- Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce - works to develop and grow local business by creating opportunities that will benefit the business and professional community throughout the Greater Port Macquarie region.
- Business Enterprise Centre - (HBEC) is a business unit of the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce, established by the community to assist free enterprise.
- Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce - represents many local businesses and is proud to promote the benefits of working, living and holidaying in the Camden Haven.
- Wauchope Chamber of Commerce - is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build better business in the Wauchope region.
- Greater Port Macquarie Tourism Association - in partnership with Council to market and promote the Greater Port Macquarie region.
- Mid North Coast Business Advisory Service - a Federal Government initiative aimed at providing assistance to those starting, buying or operating a business.
- Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - has an explicit objective of increasing the level of sustainable business activity in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Our Entrepreneurs
Our most important asset is our entrepreneurs. Every day we learn about entrepreneurial activity in Port Macquarie-Hastings. These are some of their stories.
Business Journey: Animal Doctors (342KB)
Business Journey: Terry White Chemist (304KB)
Business Journey: The Company Farm (308KB)
Business Journey: Karen Woodham (308KB)
Business Journeys: Holiday Coast Credit Union.pdf (278KB)
Business Journeys: Port Macquarie Day Spa.pdf (313KB)
Business Journeys: sSs BBQ Barns.pdf (451KB)
Business Journeys: Luxe Cafe.pdf (342KB)
Holidays are only one reason people come to Port Macquarie-Hastings from all over Australia. Large numbers are also recognising the excellent lifestyle and business opportunities. For more information and a range of comprehensive statistics please click on the following links.
- About Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Commitment to New Investment
- Investing in Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Proven Performance
- Statistics & Reference Information
Other Useful Links
Why Entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneur development is a very promising economic development strategy in a time when traditional economic development responses are having limited impact. It is the essence of Council's Economic Gardening Program. Entrepreneurs seek new opportunities, perceive emerging threats and evolve ventures that can succeed in times of rapid and compelling change... In Port Macquarie-Hastings it is considered important to build an entrepreneurial environment that becomes a key part of this area's identity.
For more information please contact Trevor Sargeant, Economic Development Manager on 6581 8660 or email trevor.sargeant@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
