Indigenous Economic Development
This funding category focuses on funding projects and programs which seek to promote economic development by facilitating the involvement of Indigenous people in employment, business, asset and wealth creation in the communities and regions where they live. This includes initiatives which seek to provide opportunities for Indigenous people to access business and workforce development.
If you would like to know about specific funded projects, please reach out to the Local Buying Foundation Project Officers.
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...
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Summit 2024
The NSW Local Buying Foundation are proud to announce sponsorship of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce's Summit 2024, under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences and Events funding category and as part of the LBF commitment to Indigenous Economic...
Trading Tracks launches in Western Australia’s Pilbara regions, building capacity and economic participation for Indigenous businesses
Indigenous Management Group has been appointed as the service provider to deliver a new Indigenous business support program ‘Trading Tacks’ in Western Australia with their newly established IMG Charity. Trading Tracks, a 3 year pilot program developed by the Local...
Qld Trading Tracks Wins Striving For Diversity Award
Trading Tracks is a unique initiative that has been developed in partnership with the Local Buying Foundation, BMA and BHP. The program, delivered by the team at Indigenous Business Builders, aims to build capability and capacity of established Indigenous businesses...
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Local Buying Foundation acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.