Business Support
The Hunter Region is Australia’s largest regional economy; at it’s heart, you’ll find Cessnock City, land of untapped potential.
Discover a progressive business culture, affordable land, ample infrastructure, trained personnel, and easy access to domestic and international markets, all giving your business the leading edge.
Any business wishing to establish in the Cessnock LGA will be supported for growth. Our city offers the perfect solution to any size or type of business requiring expansion or relocation with unrivalled growth opportunity.
Cessnock City offers many advantages for businesses looking to establish or expand including its accessibility to the Cities of Sydney, and Newcastle along with it’s proximity to a major export port in Newcastle. Affordable land and a low-cost business environment further qualify the Cessnock Region as a strong contender for your business’s new home.
Personalised support for starting or growing a local business.
Cessnock City Council's Economic Development Unit has extensive local business knowledge. Members of the Economic Development team have run small and medium businesses within our region and worked in large corporations.
Our aim is to provide personalised support to increase opportunities for local businesses, increase exposure to our beautiful region for investment, and advocate for issues affecting socio-economic performance. We’re available to help with free advice and support.
To book a meeting with the Economic Development Unit please email economic.development@cessnock.nsw.gov.au.
We Can Support Your Business
Let's Profile your Business
Register your business for a free profile. You'll feature on an up-coming e-news and local businesses will be able to find you on our business profiles directory. This is a great opportunity for some free publicity.
Tips on a great profile:
Be sure to include information on your business’s strengths, and what sets you apart from your competitors. Anything that will help people build credibility with you is helpful, so list any special qualifications, endorsements, and links to media articles. Clearly define what it is that your business does and types of products that you offer. The more info the better!
Bid for Council work!
Did you know that Cessnock City Council is a big customer when it comes to business and we love to buy locally!
To make doing business with us easier, we have resources and a simple checklist to get your business ready to do business with Council.
Advocacy and Resilience
Being in business can be challenging, especially in tighter economic times or in the wake of disasters. Balancing mental health, financial responsibilities, staffing issues and a work life balance can be tough for everyone, but these difficulties can be compounded for those running their own business. We’ve compiled some fantastic resources to help you with staying on track and prioritising your mental health.
The Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman is a government service which can help with financial direction, dispute resolution, tax concierge, policy insights, disaster preparation and recovery, and mental health support.
The Small Business Debt Helpline
The Small Business Debt Helpline can help you make a plan to manage your business and personal debts. They can also help you in finding government grants that are suitable for your business and provide disaster relief support. Their advice is free, confidential and independent.
New Access for Small Business Owners
Beyond Blue’s guided self-help mental health coaching program is free, confidential and convenient. Available nationally by phone or video call, no GP referral is required.
Ahead for Business Program & Rural Agribusiness Wellbeing Project
Helping small business owners take action on their mental health and wellbeing through personalised resources and tools tailored to their specific needs.
Heads Up
Beyond Blue has gathered information on the importance of mentally healthy workplaces and put together a toolkit to help you create and advocate for a mentally healthy workplace.
Black Dog Institute
Exploring the benefits of a mentally healthy workplace and providing resources to create one, Black Dog Institute’s downloadable toolkit is a tremendous free resource.
Further Resources
Find a Business Group
The Cessnock region is home to some fantastic business chambers, industry groups and Networking opportunities.
Event Calendar
Cessnock Council funds many useful business training sessions and events. We also keep a calendar of external events that may be useful to your business.
Business Profiles
If you’re looking for a local business to provide a service or to collaborate with, discover the right fit in our business directory.
Training Opportunities
Finding the right people for the job can be a job in itself. We’re always working to provide training opportunities to enhance our workforce’s capabilities.
Business Grants
Looking to secure funding for a business project? View Business specific Grants, entitlements or savings here.
Our mission is to nurture a prosperous economy by supporting local business and investment attraction.
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