WELCOME
To GROW Southern Highlands NSW Association Inc.
Founded in 1996 as the Moss Vale Commerce and Progress Association, we have a proud history of assisting local businesses and helping our region to thrive.
GROW
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS NSW ASSOC INC
WE EXIST TO …
Help hospitality businesses, producers, growers, professional services and arts & culture collaborate and thrive within the highlands.
We are part of the national business chamber movement, and our members have all the benefits of being affiliated with Business NSW.
Image: Red Leaf Farm
OUR STRATEGY …
ADVOCATE with governments to deliver change to improve the business conditions in which our members operate.
INVEST by securing funding to implement projects to grow our regional economy across relevant sectors.
CONNECT by providing the means for our members to develop critical relationships within the region to help their business grow.
COLLABORATE with other key organisations to improve economic growth outcomes for our region, including:
PROMOTE the work of the association and its members effectively throughout the region.
Image: Eschalot Restaurant
OUR STORY
We began 1996, and have been known locally as the Moss Vale & Rural Chamber of Commerce.
Our early focus was on leading the recovery of Moss Vale with a successful strategy to fill existing shop vacancies. Through advocacy and an awareness campaign that Moss Vale was a good place to do business, those vacancies were filled and Moss Vale now has a thriving retail precinct.
We grew our membership throughout the Southern Highlands with an increased focus on the ‘rural’ economy. Some recent achievements include:
- establishing the Food & Wine Clusters covering eight local villages
- growers and producers showcase events
- creating the Southern Highlands Hospitality Hub to assist our restaurants and cafés
- Battle of the Buskers events showcasing local talent
- advocacy for changes to local Land and Environment policy and in local government regulations
- events to assist business recovery and leverage the strong growth in residents moving to our region
Image: Battle of the Buskers, Claire Fenwicke
MEET OUR COMMITTEE
COME JOIN US!
Become a member and you can have the opportunity to meet and network with other like minded people within the Southern Highlands, and to learn and grow your own business.
Silver membership is free
Sign up and receive our regular newsletters and updates.
Gold membership – $77
Become a gold member (FY 2023-24) and receive full member benefits through affiliation with Business NSW, promotion of your business via our newsletters and social media, and fee attendance at designated networking events.
Upcoming Events
End of Year Networking Event Millsheds Distillery & Bar – November 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm