Success Stories

Steven Mommsen and Jason Bobruk of Real Steel in Queanbeyan discuss why their business chose to relocate from Fyshwick in Canberra, to Queanbeyan. They explain how their business utilises modern technology and innovative practices.

Operating from Queanbeyan has provided Steven and Jason a range of commercial and lifestyle benefits.

Codarra Advanced Systems in a 30 year old business working across software, mechanical and communications engineering and have been based in Queanbeyan for 12 years.

Warren Williams, of Codarra, explains the choice to move his organisation to the heart of the Queanbeyan CBD and why it has proven a sensible decision. He discusses how business costs can be lower in Queanbeyan-Palerang, with the great benefit of access to local, state and federal decision-makers.

The late Tony Coote discusses his interest and exploration of regenerative farming techniques. Mulloon Institute Chairman Gary Nairn talks about how the practices at Mulloon Creek could be expanded around Australia and internationally.

Tony and Gary discuss the commercial and lifestyle opportunities of living and working in Queanbeyan-Palerang.

Lintek are at the forefront of advanced manufacturing technologies in Queanbeyan, designing and precisely manufacturing circuit boards with a range of uses, including defence technology.

Carl Tengstrom and Renato Morosin, discuss the benefits of operating a business in Queanbeyan and the high quality, skilled workforce available to employees.

Evan Dunstone, of Dunstone Design in Queanbeyan, explains his history in the woodworking industry and how he began his own business after completing his apprenticeship in Bungendore.

Dunstone Design is one of Australia’s premier furniture design businesses and Evan explains why Queanbeyan is the ideal location to work.

Chris Carpenter of Lark Hill Wines tells the story of how the vineyards were planted in the 1970s and have grown to be a well-regarded cool climate winery of the NSW Southern Tablelands.

Chris discusses how he uses sustainable farming methods at his property outside Bungendore and the benefits of doing business in Queanbeyan-Palerang and living in the Canberra Region.

Michael Bynon, of Corang Estate Wines, talks about Braidwood, the surrounding Queanbeyan-Palerang region and how local residents and tourists have embraced the entrance of Corang Estate into the local food & beverage scene.

Bungendore businesswoman Sarah Schiliro discusses her passion for inclusive employment opportunities at her cafe in Bungendore.

Sarah explains why locating The Big Green Cup adjacent to the Kings Highway in Bungendore has been a great location to attract both through-traffic and local residents.

Proprietor Anthony McDonald talks about why Queanbeyan CBD has proven itself as a great location to invest in his business and how the local suppliers have been an integral part of recent a renovation program.

Gretel Harrison discusses why the world renowned, award-winning FINK Design is based in Queanbeyan’s industrial precinct.

She discusses the benefits of close proximity to Canberra and having an engaged and dynamic group of suppliers based locally.

Xanthe Gay of X Gallery discusses why she chose to locate in Bungendore and how the community has contributed to the success of her business.

She identifies the opportunities of affordable real estate and a tight-knit business community as key factors contributing to her success.