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The Kingborough & Huon Business Enterprise Centre (KHBEC) commenced in 2000 and is Southern Tasmania’s leading facilitator of small and medium business enterprise development in Kingborough & the Huon Valley regions.
The Centre is proudly local, non-profit, autonomous and is owned by the people and business community of the two regions. We have offices in Kingston and Huonville.
We have a very active and effective member base and by becoming a member you can assist us to continue our valuable work.
The Centre is supported by the State Government and the Kingborough and Huon Valley Councils, and is governed by a board of local business people and representatives of varied Tasmanian community organisations.
In addition, the Tasmanian Government has supported this sector with free
and independent business advice services for nearly 30 years.
The New Business Support Pilot program is funded by the
Department of State Growth and the Kingborough and Huon Business Enterprise
Centre is an approved provider of the Program.
For more information about the regions we operate in:
Prior to joining KHBEC, the majority of Kerry’s career has been working in the Banking and Finance industry with a large part of that time dedicated to working with small to medium sized businesses.
Working as a Lending Manager, Business Development Manager and Relationship Executive gave him the opportunity to work with a wide variety of businesses to assist them in their growth.
Wanting a break away from the industry he decided to buy a small café and gift shop, so had to learn the intricacies of running his own business. In addition to the above, Kerry also has worked in event management and marketing which are essential to the success of a business.
“I have a passion for working with the local community and obtain great pleasure in seeing people achieve their dreams. It gives me great satisfaction when I am able to assist someone in the achievement of their dream.”
Kirk joined the board of the KCEC in 2018. Kirk has owned several businesses including:
Sue joined the KCEC Board in 2016 as the representative of the Kingborough Council. Her professional background includes:
Paul has been a board member of the KCEC for 19 years, five years as treasurer and was 14 years as Chairman. He has 45 years of experience in the banking and finance industry and was a practice principal of a financial planning practice for 15 years. He is very involved in the local community as an active member on a number of boards and organisations including:
John has been a board member of the KCEC since 2006. He has recently retired and has enjoyed a varied professional career including:
Ann joined the Board of KCEC in 2018.
Ann had a long career in Library and Information Management in the Public Sector in mainland Australia.
During this time she was also a Teacher, Lecturer and Trainer
She has had extensive experience in Committee Work as President of both Professional and Industry related Groups.
She is currently the Owner of a Retail Business, Frangipani Fabrics, which she opened in Darwin in 2000, and relocated to Hobart in 2006.
Anna joined the Board of KCEC in 2022.
Electorate Officer to the Hon. Nic Street, MP
Office of Nic Street, MP – Minister for Sport & Recreation, Minister for Community Services, Minister for Hospitality and Events, Minister for Local Government, Leader of the House and Liberal Member for Franklin.
February 2020 – Present
Electorate Officer to the Hon. Will Hodgman, MP
Office of The Hon. Will Hodgman, MP – Premier of Tasmania, Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Minister for Trade, Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Member for Franklin
March 2014 – February 2020
Electorate Officer to Will Hodgman, MP.
Office for The Hon. Will Hodgman, MP – Liberal Leader of the Opposition and Member for Franklin
March 2011 – March 2014
Anna joined the Board of KCEC in 2022.
Electorate Officer to the Hon. Nic Street, MP
Office of Nic Street, MP – Minister for Sport & Recreation, Minister for Community Services, Minister for Hospitality and Events, Minister for Local Government, Leader of the House and Liberal Member for Franklin.
February 2020 – Present
Electorate Officer to the Hon. Will Hodgman, MP
Office of The Hon. Will Hodgman, MP – Premier of Tasmania, Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Minister for Trade, Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Member for Franklin
March 2014 – February 2020
Electorate Officer to Will Hodgman, MP.
Office for The Hon. Will Hodgman, MP – Liberal Leader of the Opposition and Member for Franklin
March 2011 – March 2014
Scott joined the Board of KCEC in May 2023.
Board Member Scott Dufty has worked with businesses for over four decades, first through banking and finance for 23 years then for over 12 year’s working for our Enterprise Centre.
In between this, Scott has also owned, employed staff and run successful businesses giving him a sound understanding of Entrepreneurship.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.