About the Mount Barker Business Group
The Mount Barker Business Group has a long history, dating back to its founding in 2009. We are an association of small to medium business owners and managers based in the vibrant Adelaide Hills. A representative of a larger business may join under certain circumstances.We get together fortnightly to help each other grow using networking, business referrals and sharing of ideas.The group is managed by a Committee who are elected annually, in accordance with a Constitution which may be viewed here.
The Group has a long history and a bright future because we remain true to our values. We are:
- Warm and inclusive of all members ranging from sole traders to larger family enterprises
- Passionate and proud of our Adelaide Hills
- Dedicated to excellence in value and service
- Determined to help our member businesses prosper with word of mouth referrals and knowledge sharing
Group membership is drawn from a wide range of businesses – with diversity assured by the group’s policy of allowing more than one member per trade or business sector
Fortnightly breakfast meetings of one hour duration are conducted at The Barker Hotel, 32 Gawler St, Mount Barker at 7.30am sharp. Meeting formats vary, and we try to keep members active and interested!Membership and guest enquiries are most welcome – please Contact Us.

Breakfast Meetings with the MBBG
The main feature of our group is the fortnightly breakfast meetings that we hold at the esteemed Mount Barker Hotel. At our meetings we address any items of importance that members of the group have raised before moving onto surprise interviews or a brief summary of a number of the businesses in the group, especially new faces!
We host guest speakers at our meetings as well and do so quite regularly, the presentations that are given at our meetings come from members of the group, businesses that are making changes in the community or hosting events in the near future, to members of council and local politicians who can inform members of the group what is happening in the community from their perspective.

Mount Barker Business Group Committee Members
Chair
Chris Carpenter
88.9 FM Hills Radio

Deputy Chair
Brian Haddy
Brother Bear Wholefood Cafe

Treasurer
James King
Jim’s Termite & Pest Control

Public Officer
Hugh Steele
Mead Robson Steele

Secretary
Kym Bassell
IT Solveit
Website and Marketing Coordinator
Jack Smart
Smarter Web Solutions

Membership Co-ordinator
Rachelle Barlow
Stroud Homes
Social Function Coordinator
Brad Caust
88.9 FM Hills Radio

Meeting Co-Ordinator
David Holtham
Adelaide Hills Building Inspections

Community Project Co-ordinator
Brian Haddy
Brother Bear Wholefood Cafe

Support
Cheryl Shepherd
Work Health & Safety Matters

Support
Anita Pavey
The Dirt Off Road Campers

Support
Mike Edmondson
Reid Print

Support
Steve Bayly
Bayly Real Estate
