The Blackwood Business Network (Blackwood and District Chamber of Commerce Inc) was established in the 1970's to support local businesses in the Blackwood district.

The district covers the suburbs of Blackwood, Belair, Coromandel Valley, Glenalta, Hawthorndene, Craigburn Farm, Eden Hiills and Belleview Heights.

The population of the hills district (known as the Mitcham Hills) is around 63,000.