Micro Business and SME Capacity Building
This category focuses on initiatives that will serve to facilitate the development of basic business knowledge and business capabilities and enhance the innovative and productive capacity of local industry. It is focussed on the delivery of programs which provide information on and access to business support services; basic business training and business planning; or information on programs and facilitate access to finance to help establish
If you would like to know about specific funded projects, please reach out to the Local Buying Foundation Project Officers.
Building Connected Business in Singleton
The Local Buying Foundation continues to fund key roles to ensure Singleton businesses succeed, guaranteeing that the region remains a vibrant, innovative and prosperous place to do business.
Isaac Business Chamber: Strengthening Business Connections
The Isaac Chamber has successfully developed an event calendar and is actively working on sponsorship opportunities to ensure value for its members.
A New Era of Accessible Resources for Local Enterprises
The Tactic Toolkit project has delivered a transformative digital resource designed to meet the evolving needs of regional businesses.
Investing in Community Connections
The continuation of the Member Services Manager role at Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc (MCCI) represents a strategic investment in strengthening local business support and community
Keeping SA Far North Business Safe Online
This initiative delivered a six-part face-to-face workshop series acrossfar north SA. Each session was designed to be practical and immediately actionable, covering topics such as recognising cyber threats, securing business systems and responding to attacks.
Success for the Inaugural Tech Verge Summit
Hosted by Greater Whitsunday Innovations, this inaugural event with a strong focus on ditigal tools explored practical, real-world applications of technology for regional businesses.
Newman Neighbourhood Centre Business Hub Launch
Last week, the Newman Neighbourhood Centre celebrated the launch of its new Business Hub—a project designed to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses with practical, flexible workspaces. Representatives from C-Res, including Kim Kinsella, Business...
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 Local...
Local Buying Foundation fuels Business Boost Program in Pilbara
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 sustainable,...
Tactical Advantage: Business Capability Building Program
The SA Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for a business capability and capacity-building program designed to strengthen the local business landscape across the Upper Spencer Gulf, Far North, and Eyre Peninsula regions of South Australia. The initiative,...
Business Port Augusta Receive Funding for New Marketing & Business Event Manager Role
In the first SA funding round for 2024, which closed in May, The SA Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee and Trustees have approved funding for Business Port Augusta, under the Micro-business and SME Capacity-building funding category, to support the creation of...
Business Singleton Business Development positions extended
The NSW Local Buying Foundations has approved funding for the continuation of Business Singleton's Connecting Business, Creating Community 2025-2026 project under the Micro Business and SME Capacity Building funding category. This funding will provide continuation of...
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Directors Course in Mackay and Moranbah
The Queensland Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for the Resource Industry Network (RIN) to deliver the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Directors Course in Mackay and Moranbah. This project, falling under the Micro Business and SME...
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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.