Industry Promotion and Economic Development
This category focuses on funding projects and programs which seek to build on the local region’s comparative and competitive advantages, to help emerging and expanding industries develop and grow. It includes, for example, the preparation of local/regional economic development strategies, industry specific planning studies and strategies, regional industry marketing plans and industry investment prospectus materials or investment attraction strategies.
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If you would like to know about specific funded projects, please reach out to the Local Buying Foundation Project Officers.
GW3 Showcases Greater Whitsunday at SynBio Beta Conference
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), representing the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions, recently attended the SynBio Beta conference in the USA with support from the Local Buying Foundation. The event allowed GW3 to take part in the ‘Build Your Biofuture’...
Isaac Tourism Development Officer Funded Role
Brianna Baggow was appointed by Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) as the Isaac Tourism Development Officer in January 2024, thanks to Local Buying Foundation providing funding for this role as part of the broader Bridging the Boundaries funded positions nationally. Isaac...
Port Augusta Investment and Attraction Strategy
The Local Buying Foundation has approved part-funding for Regional Development Australia (RDA) Far North to develop an updated Investment and Attraction Strategy for the Port Augusta region. This initiative falls under the Industry Promotion and Economic Development...
Pilbara Chambers Alliance Strategy and Objective Setting Workshop
After years of working together informally, five Chambers in the Pilbara region have taken the first step towards formalising their partnership. In June, they held a strategy planning workshop, funded by the Local Buying Foundation, marking a major milestone for the...
Celebrating the Launch of the Isaac Business Chamber
The Isaac region recently celebrated the launch of the Isaac Business Chamber, an important step forward for local businesses. The new chamber will provide a space for nearly 2,000 businesses to connect, collaborate, and find support. It aims to represent their...
Spend in Singleton Gift Card Program
Business Singleton’s, Spend in Singleton Gift Card program has encouraged local spending and provided a significant boost to the Singleton economy. Launched initially in 2022 with impressive results, the Local Buying Foundation recognised the impact on the local...
The Local Buying Foundation’s partnership with Tactic Driving Local Business Growth in South Australia
The Local Buying Foundation aims to empower, support and connect people though networking and business development opportunities, to build sustainable local business communities. One of the ways that the LBF delivers on this objective is by providing funding for a...
Port Hedland Online Business Directory
The Local Buying Foundation has provided funding to the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHCCI) to help develop an Online Business Directory. This project falls under the Industry Promotion and Economic Development category. PHCCI has a history of...
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The Local Buying Foundation acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.