Lake Macquarie Business

What Lake Macquarie Business does

Lake Macquarie Business (legal entity Lake Macquarie Business Ltd) is a non-profit peak business network organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Belmont, New South Wales, Australia. The organization operates as the official business-network body for the city of Lake Macquarie, supporting private businesses and community organizations through membership, a member business directory, sector-specific hubs, events, and collaboration initiatives. It serves primarily local SMBs across 12 industry verticals including Well-being, Diversity & Inclusion, Tourism & Hospitality, Manufacturing & Construction, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Retail & Wholesale, Personal Services, Arts & Events, Professional Services, and Agriculture, each hub led by an experienced director.

The core platform is a WordPress-based website providing a business directory, e-newsletter signup, event listings, and member-facing content. The organization runs recurring in-person networking events under its own brand as well as through collaboration initiatives including LinkedIn Local Lake Macquarie, Morisset Business Connect, and the Lake Macquarie Women in Business Network (co-created with the Business Growth Centre). Strategic partnerships with the NSW Business Chamber and Dantia (Lake Macquarie City Council's economic development company) extend the organization's reach into statewide support services and local economic-development programs, including promotion of the Dashworks co-working hub in Charlestown.

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions paid by local businesses; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led: acquisition through events, the directory, and digital channels (website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, e-newsletter), with no outbound sales motion or venture funding. The organization operates with approximately 8 employees, is governed by a Board of Directors, and maintains an independent, non-investor-backed ownership structure. There is no app, no public API, and no disclosed use of proprietary technology beyond standard web and social-media tooling.

Name

Lake Macquarie Business

Legal name

Lake Macquarie Business Ltd

Website

https://lakemacbusiness.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lake Macquarie Business is a non-profit peak business network in regional NSW, Australia, supporting local SMBs and community organizations through membership, a business directory, 12 sector-specific hubs, and in-person networking events. It partners with the NSW Business Chamber and Dantia to deliver regional economic-development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Macquarie

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Lake Macquarie Business operates as a membership-based organization providing business networking, directory listings, and member-to-member benefits. Business membership includes complimentary directory listing, exclusive member-to-member offers, networking opportunities, and direct partnerships with the NSW Business Chamber.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lake Macquarie Business (LMB) operates a membership-based peak business network for the Lake Macquarie region in NSW, Australia. Its core offerings are a member business directory, twelve sector-specific hubs led by directors, and recurring networking events that connect local private businesses and community organizations. Membership fees fund complimentary directory listings, exclusive member-to-member offers, and access to NSW Business Chamber business support services.

Product overview

Lake Macquarie Business operates as a unified business networking and community platform rather than a modular software product. The core offering consists of business networking services, a member business directory, and sector-specific hubs organized by industry. Supporting services include membership programs with exclusive benefits, e-newsletter distribution, organized events and networking opportunities, and collaboration initiatives such as the Lake Macquarie Women in Business Network, Morisset Business Connect, and partnerships with Dantia for economic development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Membership Program Paid annual subscription membership for businesses in the Lake Macquarie region, providing a complimentary directory listing, exclusive member-to-member offers, networking opportunities, and access to direct partnerships with the NSW Business Chamber including advice lines and business support services.
• Online Business Directory Searchable online directory of LMB member businesses accessible through lakemacbusiness.com.au, providing visibility and referral opportunities for listed local businesses across categories such as Photography & Media, Insurance, Real Estate, Accounting, and Events.
• Sector Hubs Twelve sector-specific communities within LMB, each led by a director with relevant industry experience: Well-being, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Culture, Tourism & Hospitality, Manufacturing & Construction, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Retail & Wholesale, Personal Services, Arts & Events, Professional Services, and Agriculture.
• Networking Events Organised in-person networking events including LinkedIn Local Lake Macquarie, sector hub meetings, and general LMB events providing unique opportunities for businesses to connect and collaborate.
• Lake Macquarie Women in Business Network Quarterly networking events providing women in Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region with a supportive environment for professional and personal development, originated by the Business Growth Centre.
• Morisset Business Connect Grassroots networking initiative supporting business owners in Morisset and surrounding Lake Macquarie areas through regular breakfast and evening networking events.

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NSW Business ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake Macquarie Business has direct partnerships with the NSW Business Chamber, providing members with access to business support services and advice lines.
• DantiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDantia is Lake Macquarie City Council's economic development company established in 2014. LMB collaborates with Dantia on economic development initiatives and the Dashworks co-working hub in Charlestown.
• Business Growth CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Business Growth Centre conceived the Lake Macquarie Women in Business Network to provide women with a supportive network for professional development.
• LinkedIn Local Global MovementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLake Macquarie Business hosts LinkedIn Local Lake Macquarie events, part of the global LinkedIn Local movement to connect online professionals in real-world settings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NSW Business Chamber: NSW Business Chamber is the statewide peak business body serving NSW businesses with advocacy, advice, and member services. It is both an LMB partner and a larger incumbent offering overlapping membership/networking value across a broader NSW footprint.
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the national peak council representing state and territory chambers. Comparable as the apex of the same chamber-of-commerce ecosystem LMB operates within, providing broader policy and member service infrastructure.
• Business Australia: Business Australia (formerly the Council of Small Business Australia) is a national member-based organisation supporting SMBs with advice, templates, and networking across Australia. Comparable membership-based SMB support proposition operating at national scale rather than regional.

Direct peers

• BNI (Business Network International): BNI is the world's largest business networking and referral organisation, operating structured chapter-based networking for SMBs globally. Directly comparable to LMB's referral-driven, chapter-style networking model, though at much larger scale and international scope.
• Hunter Business Chamber: Hunter Business Chamber is a regional business chamber serving the Hunter region (which overlaps LMB's catchment), offering networking events, advocacy, and member services. Closest geographic direct peer with similar SMB-focused membership proposition.
• Newcastle Chamber of Commerce: Newcastle Chamber of Commerce is a long-standing regional chamber serving Newcastle and surrounding areas, providing networking, advocacy, and member benefits. Directly comparable to LMB's regional chamber proposition with overlapping catchment.

Others

• Dantia: Dantia is Lake Macquarie City Council's economic development company, supporting local business growth, the Dashworks co-working space, and economic initiatives. Directly collaborates with LMB and serves a complementary economic-development role within the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LakeMacBusiness
• Facebookfacebook.com/LakeMacBusiness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-macquarie-business-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakemacbusiness

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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