About Us

Meet the Hinterland Business Centre Team

The Hinterland Business Centre (HBC) is a not-for-profit community organisation serving the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.  Our charter is to support local enterprises which are intrinsic to the local area and contribute to the economy of the region.  Our focus is on supporting viable businesses which enhance our local environment and develop our unique social and economic attributes.

Over 5 years ago the HBC was inspired to develop a showcase for the “Magic” that is the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.  In 2010 the book, “Earth Dreams Magic – A Journey through the Blackall Range Region” was published.  It is from this exceptional and inspirational book that the “Earth Dreams Magic” blog evolved.

Edith-Ann Murray, Alison James have worked together to make the next stage of the journey a reality.

Edith – Ann Murray

Role: Manager of HBC, Artist, Business Owner – the list is endless  - She also knows everyone that’s worth knowing!

I love living on the mountain top and love living in our community!  I wish there were more days in the week.

 

Alison JamesAlison James

Role: HBC Business Administration and administrator for the Hinterland Business Centre website, the Earth Dreams Magic website also including the social media sites.

 

 

 

Sascha Tillsley

Role:  Blog editor for the Earth Dreams Magic website, as well working in a project capacity for the Real Food Festival.

 

 

 

 

5 Things to Know About HBC

  1. Established as a small business incubator, HBC provides rental space and support for emerging businesses.
  2. We arrange networking events and facilitate linkages or opportunities for hinterland businesses to connect with each other, with the wider community and with individuals or organisations that can support their growth and viability.
  3. Through a range of initiatives and projects we showcase and profile local businesses and our extraordinary region.
  4. We support employment outcomes for locals through our employment and training program-  Green Army, a Queensland State Government Employment Initiative.
  5. We offer conference and meeting spaces at reasonable rates. The Conference Room is available for small conferences or workshops, presentations, informal functions and meetings.