Artists Connect Inc. Strategic Plan

  Established in 2022, Artists Connect Inc is a not-for-profit network dedicated to enriching the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions through diverse artistic programs. The strategic plan, funded by the Local Buying Foundation and developed with input from 58...

Greater Whitsunday Communities’ Key Workforce Accommodation Project

The QLD Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce it’s support the Greater Whitsunday Communities’ Key Workforce Accommodation Project, addressing one of the most pressing challenges for businesses in the Mackay region—access to housing for key workers....

Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Workshop Series

The NSW Local Buying Foundation is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2025 Business Workshop Series under the Business and Industry Innovation funding category. This series, consisting of four expert-led workshops, aims...

First Nations Trade & Talent Exhibition Mackay

In celebration of Indigenous Business Month 2024, the Queensland Local Buying Foundation was honoured to be a Gold Sponsor for the First Nations Trade & Talent Exhibition, a standout event organized by Marabisda Inc. in Mackay. The event drew local and regional...

HORIZON Uplifting Indigenous Female Leaders Program

The HORIZON Uplifting Regional Women in Leadership Program held their first series of intensive masterclasses recently in Newman and Port Hedland. This groundbreaking program, designed to build culturally safe leadership and entrepreneurial skills, primarily focuses...

UniHub Spencer Gulf Professional Development Short Courses

In October, professionals in Port Pirie came together to boost their project management skills, attending a hands-on “Introduction to Project Management” course delivered in partnership with UniHub Spencer Gulf and the University of Adelaide. Participants...