The Glen Innes Highlands Hub was officially opened last Friday, Glen Innes Severn Deputy Mayor Troy Arandale, left, Mayor Rob Banham, Manager Economic Development Margot Davis and Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall.
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall joined Mayor Rob Banham and members of the local community last Friday to officially open the new Glen Innes Highlands Hub.
Glen Innes Severn Council received a $616,861 grant for the project last year from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the NSW Government under Disaster Funding Arrangements.
Mr Marshall said the Hub would provide the community access to an innovative new space to develop ideas and conduct training, workshops and conferences.
“This new space will be the launchpad of exciting new opportunities for Glen Innes,” Mr Marshall said.
“Council has successfully transformed ‘The Old Holden Building’ on Grey Street into a new co-working, training, and meeting facility providing the community, business, visitors, and the region with opportunities to connect, create, innovate, and grow.
“From hot desks to meeting rooms and a cosy community coworking lounge you can join the Hub for an hour, a day, a week, a month or longer.
“Well done to Margot Davis and Stevie Newsome on a superb job turning this vision into reality.”
Glen Innes Severn Mayor Rob Banham said the Highlands Hub was more than a place and a space.
“This hub provides Glen Innes with the opportunity to be cast as a cut above the rest when it comes to doing business in a small rural town environment,” Cr Banham said.
“It represents a bold and brave step in a positive future direction. It changes the perception of Glen Innes as a place to do business, to innovate and to invest locally.
“I would like to thank everyone who supported this project, including the Federal and State Governments, the Council, local businesses and the community at large.
“The Highlands Hub will over time prove to be a happening place for everyone who wants to seize the opportunities that it presents and there are already plans underway for training sessions, workshops, and many other activities.
“Embracing change, recognising potential, and forging ahead in positive directions paves the way for success for the whole community.”
If you’re looking for a space to hire, meet, learn or teach get in touch or book directly online at https://gleninneshighlandshub.com