Resource Industry Network 2024 Calendar of Events

RIN Professional Development Conference – Empowering Regional Leadership and Innovation The Local Buying Foundation is proud to have once again sponsored the Resource Industry Network (RIN) Professional Development Conference in 2024. The Local Buying Foundation...

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...

Mackay Isaac Tourism Gala Awards 2024

The Local Buying Foundation is proud to sponsor the Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) Gala Awards 2024 under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences and Events funding category. The Gala Awards are the premier annual event for the region, recognising and celebrating...

Bowen Basin Women in Leadership Program

The Bowen Basin Women in Leadership program, funded by the Local Buying Foundation, is off to a promising start. Launched in April 2024, the program has completed two key events, bringing together participants from across the Isaac and Central Highlands regions. With...

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 the Queensland Local Buying Foundation providing funding for this role as part of the broader Bridging the Boundaries funded positions...