Message from the Chair
Nominations are now open for the Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards, a chance to recognise the people and businesses driving our local economy.
It’s also been great to see a strong run of new members joining BGH this month, strengthening our network across Greater Hobart.
Our events continue to bring local businesses together, with a focus on practical ideas, real conversations and building stronger connections.
Our focus remains simple: supporting, promoting and advocating for small business across Greater Hobart.
Edwin Johnstone
Chair, Business Greater Hobart
Nominations Open
The 2026 Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards celebrate the people, operators and teams who drive our city’s small business community.
Businesses from across Greater Hobart are encouraged to put themselves forward or nominate a standout operator who has made a meaningful impact.
Awards Tickets on Sale
Whether you are a finalist, sponsor or supporter of small business, this will be a memorable evening recognising the contribution small businesses make to our local economy and community.
BGH Networking Event for June
Thursday 18th June 2026: Are you actually covered? The insurance risks small businesses overlook.
Join Tasmanian Insurance Brokers for a practical and informative session wexploring the insurance gaps that regularly catch small businesses off guard.
Presented by Sally-Ann Wild and Simon Paris, the session will focus on the areas many business owners assume they’re covered for, until something goes wrong.
Retailers Under Pressure in Hobart
Recent headlines about store closures across Hobart have sparked understandable concern about the future of the CBD writes BGH Chair, Edwin Johnstone.
Funding now open for Tasmanian Events (2026–27)
The 2026-27 funding rounds for the Championships, Touring, and Marketing Grant Programs are now open.
These programs support events and touring activity that strengthen Tasmania’s visitor economy – helping attract visitors, encourage regional travel, and boost engagement with local businesses and communities.
Cost of Doing Business 2026
Want practical ways to manage rising costs and stay competitive in today’s business environment?
The free Cost of Doing Business workshop series is here to help, with practical tips on costs, staffing, pricing, tax and more.
Delivered by Business Tasmania and Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this 6-part online series runs Tuesdays at 12pm from 12 May. Open to current and future business owners.
Details: www.eventbrite.com
TCCI Business Connect – Evolve Together
3rd June 2026: Join the TCCI for an evening of connection set among handcrafted spirits, striking interiors and a collection of ancient fossils that spark curiosity and conversation.
In a space built on craft, transformation and attention to detail, you’ll connect with business owners and professionals in a relaxed after-work setting designed to encourage genuine conversation.
Welcome New Members
drillthrill
drillthrill is a brand strategy and identity studio for founder-led health brands. They help businesses sharpen their positioning, clarify their messaging, and build more coherent brand identities across websites, packaging, and key customer touchpoints.
Ebundant Online
Ebundant Online is a Tasmanian digital marketing and web development business helping organisations build a stronger online presence through practical and effective digital solutions.
Uprising Glassware
Uprising Glassware is a Tasmanian business creating distinctive, high-quality drinkware inspired by Australia’s most recognisable natural landscapes.
EPIC – Empowering People In Construction
Transforming Culture In The Construction Industry. EPIC help construction companies eliminate bullying, harassment, and psychosocial hazards by embedding long-term sustainable culture change.
Become a Member of BGH
Annual membership is just $55 and includes:
- Subsidiary TCCI membership (Value $440).
- Advocacy to Local and State Governments on your behalf.
- Discounted rates for networking events.
- Promotion of your business on our website.
- Opportunities to market your business to other members.
- Regular online newsletters with news, updates, and resources.