Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences & Events
This funding category focuses on continuing the Local Buying Foundation’s support for local business awards, conferences and events.
More information about the eligibility criteria for submitting an application within this category can be found in the Sponsorship Guidelines.
If you would like to know about specific funded projects, please reach out to the Local Buying Foundation Project Officers.
Upcoming Local Buying Foundation sponsored Events
Resource Industry Network Inspiring our Future Leaders
As part of our commitment to fostering opportunities in regional communities, the LBF ensured that local students could attend and gain valuable insights from industry professionals.
CHDC 2025 Calendar of Events
These events, held throughout 2025, are designed to benefit the 3,300+ businesses in the Central Highlands, spanning sectors such as resources, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, health, education, training and government.
Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events 2024
The Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Men in Business Breakfast Series has wrapped up, leaving a lasting impact on the Pilbara’s local business community. As the major sponsor, the Local...
Tactic Conference & Trade Expo 2025
The SA Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce its Platinum sponsorship for Tactic – Connecting Regional Industry at the 21st Annual Tactic Conference and Trade Show in 2025. This support falls...
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...
Central Highlands Events and Workshop Series 2024
In the first Queensland funding round of 2024, which closed in February, the Local Buying Foundation approved funding for the Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) 2024 Event and Workshop...
Empowering South Australian SMEs for a Net Zero Future
This initiative exemplifies our commitment to fostering sustainable business communities by investing in projects that drive workforce development, innovation and enhance the capability of local industries.
Pilbara Clean Energy Education
As industries in the Pilbara work towards decarbonisation and renewable energy development, education and skills training will be essential to ensure local businesses and individuals can actively participate in this transition.
UniHub Spencer Gulf 2025 Careers Roadshow
The SA Local Buying Foundation is excited to announce its sponsorship of the UniHub Spencer Gulf 2025 Careers Roadshow under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences, and Events funding...
Business Singleton Calendar of Events 2025
The NSW Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for Business Singleton's 2025 Events Program under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences, and Events funding category. This partnership...
Business Port Augusta Business Excellence Awards 2024
Business Port Augusta's Annual Business Awards has been approved for funding under the Sponsorship of Business Awards and Events funding category once again for 2024. Each year Business Port Augusta...
Queensland Resources and Innovation Expo
The Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce funding for the Resources Centre of Excellence to host an industry-driven Regional Queensland Coal Mining and Innovation Expo in July 2025.
FYTD25 Half Year Highlights
Over the past six months, the Local Buying Foundation has continued to make a significant impact across BHP’s operational regions, driving economic growth and capability development for small, local...
Business Port Pirie Calendar of Events 2025
The SA Local Buying Foundation has approved sponsorship for Business Port Pirie’s 2025 calendar of events. Under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences, and Events funding category, this...
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)...
Scone Women in Business Gala Evening 2025
In the first NSW funding round for 2024, which closed in April, the "Women in Business Gala Evening 2025," organized by the Scone Chamber, has been approved for sponsorship. This gala will highlight...
Past Awards, Conferences and Events proudly sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation
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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.