Micro Business and SME Capacity Building
This category focuses on initiatives that will serve to facilitate the development of basic business knowledge and business capabilities and enhance the innovative and productive capacity of local industry. It is focussed on the delivery of programs which provide information on and access to business support services; basic business training and business planning; or information on programs and facilitate access to finance to help establish and grow commercially-viable small and medium sized businesses.
This page is currently undergoing maintenance, so not all funded projects in this category may be displayed at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
If you would like to know about specific funded projects, please reach out to the Local Buying Foundation Project Officers.
Split Spaces AI Workshop Series
In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead means embracing new technologies. Sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation, Split Spaces is running a series of 10 workshops showcasing how transformative AI can be for businesses. By funding this series, the Local...
Local Buying Foundation fuels Business Boost Program in Pilbara
The Local Buying Foundation, in partnership with the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHCCI), is excited to introduce the Business Boost program. This initiative is designed to SME's in the Port Hedland and Newman regions, helping to build a sustainable,...
Keeping SA Far North Business Safe Online – RDA Far North’s Cyber Security Workshop Program
The SA Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for Regional Development Australia Far North Inc. to deliver the Keeping SA Far North Business Safe Online program under the Micro Business and SME Capacity Building funding category. This program focuses on building...
Tactical Advantage: Business Capability Building Program
The SA Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for a business capability and capacity-building program designed to strengthen the local business landscape across the Upper Spencer Gulf, Far North, and Eyre Peninsula regions of South Australia. The initiative,...
Business Port Augusta Receive Funding for New Marketing & Business Event Manager Role
In the first SA funding round for 2024, which closed in May, The SA Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee and Trustees have approved funding for Business Port Augusta, under the Micro-business and SME Capacity-building funding category, to support the creation of...
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...
Business Singleton Business Development positions extended
The NSW Local Buying Foundations has approved funding for the continuation of Business Singleton's Connecting Business, Creating Community 2025-2026 project under the Micro Business and SME Capacity Building funding category. This funding will provide continuation of...
Newman Community Business Hub Co-Working Spaces
The WA Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee and Trustees have approved funding to upgrade the Newman Community Business Hub, under the Micro-business and SME Capacity-building category. This project will run from January 1 to June 30, 2024, and aims to create...
Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce Member Services Manager Role
The NSW Local Buying Foundation has approved funding to support the continuation of Member Services Manager role for the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (MCCI). This funding, under the Micro-business and SME Capacity Building project category,...
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Directors Course in Mackay and Moranbah
The Queensland Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for the Resources Industry Network (RIN) to deliver the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Directors Course in Mackay and Moranbah. This project, falling under the Micro Business and SME...
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