Driving Regional Collaboration in the Pilbara

  The launch of the Pilbara Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry marks a major step forward in regional collaboration and advocacy. With support from the Local Buying Foundation, five Pilbara chambers united to tackle shared challenges in housing, staffing...

A New Era of Accessible Resources for Local Enterprises

The Tactic Toolkit project, supported by the Local Buying Foundation, has delivered a transformative digital resource designed to meet the evolving needs of regional businesses. Initially planned as a series of in-person workshops, the project adapted to create a...

Newman Chamber’s Calendar of Events 2025

The 2025 Newman Chamber of Commerce Business Awards brought together the region’s most inspiring businesses to celebrate innovation, leadership and community impact. As a proud sponsor, the Local Buying Foundation continues to champion the growth and visibility of...

Upper Spencer Gulf Businesses Gain Practical Skills

Business Port Augusta’s Your Business Compass Workshop, in September 2025, brought together businesses across Port Augusta and Port Pirie for a day dedicated to practical strategies in branding, financial management, marketing and leadership. Funded by the Local...

Investing in Community Connections

The continuation of the Member Services Manager role at Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc (MCCI) represents a strategic investment in strengthening local business support and community connection. Backed by the Local Buying Foundation, this two-year...

Building Capacity in Muswellbrook

The Local Buying Foundation is proud to support two key initiatives that will enhance the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ability to deliver high-quality services and programs for the Upper Hunter business community. The first initiative, the Building...