Entrepreneur, INVESTOR & WEDDING SPECIALIST
CO-FOUNDER OF GREENVALLEY VENUE HIRE AND BACKYARD BUSINESS
About Emma Thorncroft
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Entrepreneurial Journey
Emma Thorncroft is an entrepreneur and business owner with comprehensive experience across small business operations with a speciality in Weddings and Events. Known for her guiding influence and practical approach, Emma has built and co-founded several ventures that balance creativity with strong business foundations.
As the founder of Greenvalley Barn — a Toowoomba wedding venue recognised for its genuine service and thoughtful design — Emma understands what it takes to turn a vision into a sustainable, well-run business.
Alongside her husband Brett, they form a powerhouse partnership, combining complementary skills to grow and manage ventures with strategy, creativity, and hands-on leadership. Together, they have co-founded Backyard Business, a hands-on venture that reflects their belief in hard work, strategy, creativity, and hands-on leadership.
Alongside her businesses, Emma is a mother to three and values the balance between professional ambition and real life. Her approach to business is shaped by experience, consistency, and a genuine commitment to creating meaningful, lasting impact — both in her work and at home.