Supporting local business
We are here to empower and support local businesses to foster new partnerships and establish connections with essential entities required for the growth of your business.
Newsletter
Each month we distribute an e-bulletin called Business Matters to customers and other local business operators, covering relevant news, industry updates, what's on for business, grants and funding, as well as blog articles with advice and simple strategies to help business owners.
We also highlight local stories and drive campaigns, events and initiatives that celebrate Maitland as a great place to live, visit and invest.
Networking and Business events
Business Hunter
Business Hunter offers a diverse range of events catering to a broad cross section of the region's business community. From monthly business breakfasts ideal for small and medium business owners to exclusive Hunter First CEO Connect events.
Maitland Business Chamber
Maitland Business Chamber hold monthly networking events for members and non members.
Business support networks
There are a number of support programs and business networks that can help with your business.
- Maitland Business Chamber is the local industry network that helps businesses build strong connections, access practical advice and stay informed about what’s happening across the community.
- The Business Centre helps businesses at every stage by providing expert advice, mentoring, training and practical support to build sustainable and successful enterprises.
- Hunter Region Business Hub provides practical, low‑cost support to help businesses grow, offering expert advice, digital solutions, training, workshops and tailored guidance for new and existing enterprises across the region.
- Self Employment Assistance provides a range of services for current and aspiring business owners, ranging from flexible individual Business Advice Sessions to a structured 12-month package of Small Business Coaching.
- Business.gov.au provides information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed.
- Business Concierge - 'One stop shop’ for hospitality businesses to find out more about new liquor licence reforms.
- It must be Morpeth is the local business association in the historic village of Morpeth.
- Service NSW for Business provides free, personalised, one‑on‑one support to help businesses navigate government services, access grants and programs, manage licences and permits, and find guidance to start, grow or recover their business.
Visitor Economy resources
If you play a role in running a business or event that engages with visitors to Maitland, you can access various resources and assets via the Visitor Economy Industry Hub on MyMaitland.
This includes tools such as:
- Image library and marketing promotion assets
- Industry contacts, events and data
- Event and visitor attraction support
- Regular newsletters.
MyMaitland website
MyMaitland captures every major event across the City, and all the visitor economy businesses and experiences people can enjoy. Tourism operators are also encouraged to connect with us on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse.
Connect with Council business staff
We’re available to meet with you to discuss your enquiries and help your business succeed.
You can contact our Business Development Officer who will be able to lead you in the right direction.