Sep 24, 2024
In September, the Muswellbrook Showground was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and connection as the Upper Hunter Showcase took place alongside The TV & Movie Nostalgia Festival. With over 3,000 attendees and 22 local businesses proudly represented,...
Sep 19, 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...
Sep 16, 2024
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...
Sep 10, 2024
The Summit 2024 – A Celebration of Indigenous Business Excellence The Summit 2024, hosted by the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC), brought together a vibrant mix of Indigenous businesses, government leaders, and industry representatives for two days...
Aug 22, 2024
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’...
Aug 9, 2024
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...