Business Port Stephens

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Our Member of the Month, Shoal Bay Country Club 🌊

Located on the waterfront at beautiful Shoal Bay, Shoal Bay Country Club (SBCC) is Port Stephens' leading hospitality and tourism destination. Open seven days a week, the venue brings together restaurants, bars, live entertainment, events, functions and accommodation in one precinct.

Over the years, SBCC has continued to evolve through significant investment in its venues, people and guest experience. Throughout, it has stayed focused on creating a destination that locals and visitors alike can enjoy.

What they offer:
☕ Morning Coffee Overlooking the Bay
🍽️ Waterfront Dining & Restaurants
🍹 Bars & Lounges
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
🎉 Events & Functions
🏨 Accommodation

SBCC plays a valuable role in our region by attracting visitors to Port Stephens, creating local employment and supporting the continued growth of the area. From a morning coffee to a late night out, there's something for every occasion.

Congratulations to the whole SBCC team on being named Business Port Stephens Member of the Month! 👏

08/10/2026

Join Us in Welcoming Our New Member, Style Chapter Boutique 👗

Based in Nelson Bay, Style Chapter Boutique is all about inspiring women to embrace their personal style with confidence.

What began as a personal styling service, built on a passion for personal style, has evolved into a beautiful local boutique. It specialises in premium preloved designer labels alongside a curated collection of new Australian brands.

Their offering includes:
👜 Premium Preloved Designer Labels
🇦🇺 Curated New Australian Brands
✨ Event Wear & Resort Wear
💎 Accessories
👗 Complimentary In-Store Personal Styling
🥂 Event & Special Occasion Styling (by appointment)

At the heart of Style Chapter is a love of timeless style, personalised service and sustainable fashion. They also offer styling at selected boutiques within Port Stephens, by appointment.

We're delighted to have Style Chapter Boutique join the Business Port Stephens community. Be sure to give them a warm welcome! 👏

Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/StyleChapterBoutique

07/10/2026

Brian’s message says it all‼️ Join us at Ideas Don’t Thrive in Isolation for an evening of connection, inspiration, and fresh ideas with the Port Stephens business community.

🎟️ Don’t miss out. Book now! Link in bio 🔗

06/10/2026

Congratulations Chris & Michelle on their 11 year milestone on the tools in Port Stephens and as a valuable Business Member of BPS too!🥳

LIVE IT. LOVE IT. PLUMB IT.
❤️🪠🎉❤️🪠🎉❤️🪠🎉❤️

05/10/2026

We're Pleased to Welcome The Stables 🍷

Based in Bobs Farm, The Stables is a relaxed dining destination where coast meets country. Set amongst natural beauty, just moments from the spectacular Port Stephens sand dunes and coastline, it brings people together with fresh local produce, Hunter wines, locally brewed b**r and genuine country hospitality.

Guests can enjoy simple food done well, made with fresh local ingredients and paired with premium wines and exclusive b**rs brewed onsite at The Stables Brewery. You can settle into a leather couch beside an open fire, or unwind on the open veranda overlooking the beautiful rural setting.

What they offer:
🍽️ Relaxed Country Dining
🍺 Onsite Brewery & Brewery Tours
🍷 Premium Hunter Wines
🧀 Shared Tables & Grazing
🎉 Celebrations & Long Lunches
🐄 Highland Cows, Alpacas & Farm Animals

Warm, welcoming and unpretentious, The Stables is a place to feel at home. It suits a milestone celebration, a long lunch with friends or a quiet Sunday afternoon with family.
Slow down. Immerse. Stay a while.

We're delighted to have The Stables join the Business Port Stephens community. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! 👏

05/10/2026

Please Join Us in Welcoming Port Stephens Community Arts Centre 🎨

The Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) is dedicated to promoting, encouraging and fostering the development of arts and crafts across Port Stephens, while building a vibrant and inclusive community of creatives and enthusiasts aged 18 and over.

The Centre offers the public opportunities to experience, participate in and connect through a broad range of visual art and craft activities, celebrating the shared creative passion of the local community.

What they offer:
🎨 Visual Art & Craft Activities
🧵 Creative Groups & Sessions
🖌️ Workshops & Skill Development
🤝 Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Sharing
🖼️ Public Gallery & Exhibitions
🛍️ Sale of Members' Art & Craft Works

Through group attendance, workshops and a supportive community of members, PSCAC inspires continuous learning and artistic growth. Its Gallery is proudly promoted as a public cultural asset, showcasing and selling the works of talented local makers.

We're delighted to have the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre join the Business Port Stephens community. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! 👏

01/10/2026

Finance made simple with local expert Ana at Blu Bay Finance, one of our valued Business Port Stephens members 👍

Port Stephens locals—need help with finance?

Whether you’re buying a home, refinancing, purchasing a car, accessing personal finance or growing your business, Blu Bay Finance is here to help.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the finance industry and access to over 70 lenders, Ana provides professional, personalised guidance for:

🏠 Home loans and refinancing
🚗 Car loans
💳 Personal loans
🏢 Business and commercial finance
📈 SMSF loans
🔎 Complex applications

Your initial conversation is obligation-free, and you’re welcome to ask as many questions as you like. Whether you’re only exploring your options or you’re ready to apply, Ana will explain the process clearly and help you understand what may be available.

In most cases, our consultation and service come at no direct cost to you because we are generally paid by the lender. If a fee may apply for a particularly complex application, this will always be discussed upfront.

📩 Send Blu Bay Finance a message on Facebook
📧 [email protected]
📞 0420 660 350

Let’s start with a conversation—no pressure and no obligation 🤗

30/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest Business Port Stephens Business Breakfast! ☕✨

It was fantastic to see our local business community come together to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships.

A special thank you to our guest speakers for delivering such an informative and engaging discussion on the importance of work experience and the opportunities it creates for both young people and local businesses. Your insights sparked meaningful conversations and provided plenty of food for thought.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event on the 15th October 🗓️

10/09/2026

A warm welcome to our newest member, Meliora Projects 📋 Helping clients navigate NSW planning pathways with confidence.

Meliora Projects brings together statutory planning expertise and strategic insight to help property owners, developers, businesses and government clients navigate approval pathways with confidence. Their approach goes beyond paperwork, focusing on identifying risks early, strengthening documentation and supporting better project outcomes.

Built on a strong foundation of clarity, coordination and practical advice, they pride themselves on turning complex planning requirements into defensible approval strategies. From feasibility assessments and Development Applications through to rezoning proposals, subdivision strategy and State Significant Development, every stage is handled with care, with planning, social impact and engagement expertise under one team.

Trusted across Sydney, Newcastle, Port Stephens and Maitland, the Hunter and regional NSW, Meliora Projects is a wonderful addition to our thriving business community.

Be sure to give them a warm welcome! 👏

10/09/2026

Our September Member of the Month, Port Stephens Funeral Care 🕊️

Proudly veteran-owned and based in Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens Funeral Care was recently named Outstanding New Business at the 2026 Port Stephens Examiner Local Business Awards, a well-deserved recognition of the care they bring to local families.

Led by Matthew Wellington, a 20-year veteran of the UK Armed Forces and Australian Defence Force, the business supports families with compassionate, affordable and personalised funeral services. As an independent provider, Matthew and his team take the time to understand each family's wishes, creating meaningful farewells that honour every life with warmth and professionalism.

Their services span personalised funeral arrangements, cremation and burial services, prepaid funeral plans and at-home arrangements, with a caring "we come to you" approach and 24/7 support whenever families need it. Proudly serving Port Stephens, Newcastle and the Hunter, their commitment is simple: every farewell should reflect the life, values and memories of the person being honoured.

We're proud to have Port Stephens Funeral Care as part of the Business Port Stephens community and to recognise them as our September Member of the Month. 👏

👉 Join us in congratulating them on their award and celebrating their contribution to our local community!