The Hub, Hunter Region Business
Aerial panorama over Kurri Kurri township looking to the ranges Photo: Josh Vincent

Building Better Business in the Hunter™

Established in 1992, the Hunter Region Business Hub is a leading not-for-profit business service organisation that provides professional services and support to businesses of all shapes, sizes and fields.

Our comprehensive range of services includes business consulting, providing specialised advice and guidance for established businesses, as well as tenancy and training opportunities. We offer affordable office, commercial, and light industrial spaces, along with on-site business mentoring.

The Hub training room set up in a U shape with screens and whiteboards

Room hire

A board room and a training room, ready when you are

Board room for up to 10. Training room for up to 20 at tables or 40 theatre style, with data projectors, whiteboards and kitchen facilities. Weekday hire with free onsite parking, and members pay less.

  • Board room from $66.00 a half day for members
  • Training room from $99.00 a half day for members
  • All prices include GST

See rooms & request a booking

A Hunter butcher, one of the member businesses, at work behind his counter

Membership

Join a network that sends work your way

When someone asks us for a service one of our members provides, the referral goes to that member. A directory listing with a link to your website comes with it, along with savings on room hire, consultations, workshops and events.

  • Referrals and a directory listing that works for you
  • Member Spotlight to our social media followers
  • Networking at Hub Meet & Mingle and HRTO events
  • Advocacy support for what matters to your business

Annual membership from $77 for community organisations and $99 for small businesses.

Membership & benefits Browse the directory

A business owner presenting her produce range

Start your own business

Got an idea? We will walk it with you

The Self-Employment Assistance program is fully subsidised, so it costs you nothing: twelve weeks of boot camps and weekly mentor check-ins, finishing with a BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.

How the program works

Office space

Work from the Hub

The Hub houses up to 33 units of economical office, commercial and light industrial space, with on-site mentoring, 7 day access and easy leasing arrangements. Office workspaces commence at $350.00 per month including GST.

Spaces are limited and tenancies turn over, so register your interest and we will contact you as soon as something suits.

Office space & EOI Virtual office

The Hub building entrance in Kurri Kurri

News from the Hub

What we have been up to

All news
Media release

Partnership to strengthen Hunter small businesses

14 October 2026

A new partnership between the Hunter Region Business Hub and The Mutual Bank will expand practical support for small businesses across the Hunter, including mentoring, education, networking and access to affordable premises.

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Media release

31st Hunter Regional Business Excellence Awards Winners Announced

1 June 2026

The Hunter region's most outstanding businesses and business leaders were recognised at the 31st Hunter Regional Business Excellence Awards, held 29 May 2026 at Ben Ean, Pokolbin.

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Media release

Hunter Region Business Hub Announces New Board of Directors

24 March 2026

The Hub announces its new Board of Directors, elected at the Annual General Meeting held on 18 March 2026, chaired by Kavita Payall.

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From our members

“The Hunter Region Business Hub is such an important resource for people embarking on the journey of starting their own business and I am so appreciative of having had the opportunity the Hub has provided me.”

Chris Bennett, Bennett Law

More from members

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Acknowledgement of Country

We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the lands where we work, the Wonnarua people, as well as across the lands we work and travel through. We also acknowledge our Elders past and present.

Regent Honeyeater, a critically endangered bird of the Lower Hunter Valley
Regent Honeyeater, Lower Hunter Valley

Talk to us

Tell us what your business needs

Call reception, send an enquiry, or drop in. We will point you to the right room, program or person, and if it is not something we do, we usually know the local business that does.