As the Manager of the Queensland Manufacturing Hub in Mackay, Deb has spent the past five years working with manufacturing businesses across the Greater Whitsunday region. The role is simple in concept but demanding in practice — listen to what industry needs, connect businesses to the right people and programs, and where gaps exist, develop solutions that fit. The Queensland Manufacturing Hubs network is delivering real impact across the state — strengthening local supply chains, growing business capability, and connecting regional manufacturers to opportunities they might not otherwise access.