Shifts and developments across key industries over the past few years are rapidly changing the way that the Central Highlands does business. From now and into the future, our region must be prepared to tackle emerging disruptors in digital technology, export markets and changing population demographics in order to capitalise on the green shoots of opportunity.

Central Highlands Development Corporation's upcoming Economic Futures forum will touch on regional industry growth, industry and businesses growing together and building business readiness. Presenters range from local businesses who have met the challenges, to government and industry bodies who are setting the course for the future. Ask questions, make connections and create opportunities at our Beer and Business networking session. The Forum will also launch two cornerstone documents for the Central Highlands region – the Central Highlands Economic Masterplan and the Agribusiness Capability Statement. It is certainly an exciting time to be in business in the Central Highlands.

Are you an Isaac or Mackay Small Business? Are you looking for help with your MYOB or XERO software?

Next Accounting together with the Local Buying Foundation and TM3 Training Solutions is running small group workshops to ensure you are getting the most out of your accounting software.

All the details here: goo.gl/4UgKN6

Limited Spaces.

AgTeCH17: Build It. Use It. Profit.

Supporting the exciting development and widespread adoption of robotic technology, drones, precision agriculture and other big data and sensor applications in our region, Central Highlands Development Corporation in partnership with the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are holding the inaugural AgTeCH17: Build it, Use it, Profit - Wednesday, 8 November 2017 - Emerald, Queensland.

Former Executive Producer and Landline Reporter, Peter Lewis, will MC the event, featuring two expert speaker panels discussing early stage and commercial applications of Automation (robotics and drones) and Data enabled and precision agriculture, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. The day concludes with a tour of 2PH Farms world-class automated packing facilities and another farm location (to be advised) to see the latest in robotics and drone technology in action from SwarmFarm, Komatsu, John Deere, PrecisionHawk, and more. Network at the end of the day with drinks and dinner at The Emerald Irish Village.

Funding Rounds Closing Soon!

The Local Buying Foundation has the final funding round for 2017 closing 24 November 2017. Apply online at www.localbuyingfoundation.com.au or contact Kirsty Appleton, 1800 536 663.