Welcome to the Snowy Enterprise Centre

Established in 1993, the Snowy Enterprise Centre (Snowy-Monaro BEC) operated until 31 October 2011 as a not-for-profit, community-based, incorporated association situated in Cooma.

The objective of the Snowy Enterprise Centre is to encourage, facilitate and support the establishment and development of sustainable industry and business in the Cooma-Monaro and Snowy Mountains region.

The Snowy Enterprise Centre is housed in a 1898 heritage building, originally built as an Army Drill Hall. In 2001 the Drill Hall was renovated into a secure, modern facility with a range of high technology equipment, through a Business Incubator grant from the Federal Government.

The Centre has not been able to obtain State or Federal funding since the end of 2009, and  has not been able to retain a business advisor since that time. The organisation was able to secure supportive funding from the Cooma-Monaro Shire Council until the end of August 2011, when the conditional grant on the building (under caveats) expired. A condition of Council's support was that ownership of the premises be transferred to Council, the consideration being the value of that, and some previous, support. 

The caveats having expired, Council owns the premises as of 14 September 2011. Council has called for Expressions of Interest for future occupancy of the premises. Without any immediate prospect of future financial support the SEC board has resolved to retire gracefully.

The SEC board wishes to thank all of those who have contributed to its success in the past, particularly the dedication of various staff, volunteer board members and local businesses who have provided considerable financial and inkind support.

 A range of office furniture and equipment is now available for sale, see catalogue. For further information in any of the items or to express interest please contact the Snowy Enterprise Centre office on 6452 5392 or info@snowybec.com.au.