Connections and Support

One of the best reasons to grow your business in Bathurst Region is our strong business connections and support networks and proactive engagement with support services.

Connections

Connect with Professionals and Business Innovators

A great way to strengthen your investment is to make strong regional connections.

We have collated a number of key organisations, associations and networks to help you stay connected with engaged professionals, industry bodies and innovation leaders.

Bathurst Business Chamber

Bathurst Young Professionals

Upstairs Startup Hub

Innovate Bathurst

Connect with Customers & Businesses

Have you listed your business on our free Bathurst Regional Business Directory? Go to our Business Directory page today to submit your listing or connect with another local business.

Support

Whether you’re starting a new business or growing an existing business we are here to help you grow and succeed in our region, and we encourage you to get in touch with us to discuss your business investment and support needs.

The following links aim to give you direct access to business support across all levels of government and all industries.

Bathurst Buy Local Gift Card

Visit our Bathurst Buy Local Gift Card page to find out how you can support a local business by choosing to give a gift of a Bathurst Buy Local Gift Card, and learn how you can join the growing list of businesses on the Buy Local card register.

Find Tools and Tips

Check out our News page and you'll find tips and insights from local businesses.

Find COVID Support for Business

Head to our dedicated COVID Support page to find out about the many webinars, workshops and other activities, initiatives and programs designed to help your business survive the pandemic related downturn and economic impacts of lockdowns.

Head to our Grants and Funding page for details and links to COVID related grants and funding supports.

Other Support Services, Resources, Programs, Initiatives and Agencies

Check out the links we've provided below to see what support is available to your business at a local, regional, state and national level from a range of organisations. Find links to resources that help you write a business plan, create a budget or marketing plan, find the answers to your workplace health & safety and insurance questions and more.

Bathurst

If you'd like to see more of the beautiful attractions of our region, or discover events and activities, visit the Bathurst tourism website .

To find a business, shop, café or more in the Bathurst Region, check out our comprehensive business directory.