Sep 4, 2025
The Local Buying Program and the Local Buying Foundation has released its FY25 Annual Summary, showcasing a year of strategic investment, regional impact and continued support for small, local and Indigenous businesses across Australia. The summary outlines the...
Aug 20, 2025
Across 2025 and 2026, the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce is rolling out an exciting calendar of events designed to connect local businesses and spark new opportunities, and the Local Buying Foundation is proud to be part of it. These events go beyond networking;...
Jul 19, 2025
The Resources Centre of Excellence in Mackay saw as many as 360 attendees gathered for the Queensland Resources and Innovation Expo on 11 July 2025, a full-day event showcasing the strength, innovation and collaboration of Queensland’s resource sector. The Expo...
Jul 8, 2025
The Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted its prestigious Business Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of local businesses and their contribution to the Upper Hunter region. With 187 attendees, the event highlighted...
May 29, 2025
In an increasingly digital world, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to cyber threats. For regional and remote communities, the risks are compounded by limited access to digital literacy training and cybersecurity support. That’s why the Local Buying...
May 27, 2025
The inaugural Tech Verge Summit, hosted by Greater Whitsunday Innovation at the Pavilion 500 in the Mackay Showgrounds. This event brought together over 90 attendees from diverse industries to explore practical, real-world applications of technology for regional...
