Sponsorship
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
Celebrating the small businesses making a big impact in Port Augusta
The achievements of sole traders and micro businesses can go unnoticed despite their significant contribution to local communities. Recognising and celebrating these businesses is important for the value they bring to regional economies.
Celebrating the businesses driving Port Pirie’s future
Business success is built on innovation, resilience and the willingness of people to invest in their communities. Across Port Pirie, local businesses continue to adapt, grow and create opportunities that strengthen the region’s economy
Business Port Pirie strengthens support for local businesses
Business Port Pirie is strengthening support for small businesses across Port Pirie and the surrounding region through its Business Manager Development Project, aiming to build a more connected, capable and resilient Port Pirie business community.
Upper Hunter Businesses Set to ShineÂ
Designed to support small and micro businesses, the Showcase will bring together local producers, retailers, tourism operators and service providers in one place, connecting them directly with an engaged visitor audience.
STRENGTH IN THE WEST | Finding Purpose in Community
When Jessie Gatehouse moved to Port Hedland six months ago, she was looking for more than just a new role. She was looking for a way to contribute to the region she now calls home. As a Project...
STRENGTH IN THE WEST | Six years of celebrating business excellence in the Pilbara
In 2020, the Local Buying Foundation funded its first project in Western Australia. That project was the Newman Business Excellence Awards, delivered by the Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry....
Women in Leadership Program Highly Commended
Celebrating the women who have committed to their own growth and the many mentors, partners and supporters who have helped make the program possible.
From Chaos to Control, a practical workshop
Strong businesses rely on confident business owners and initiatives that improve decision making and business capability can have lasting benefits across a regional economy. Move from overwhelm to clarity and control.
Excellence in a Micro Business Award
Sponsorship of Excellence in a Micro Business, Business Port Augusta hopes to build a stronger culture of recognition ensuring businesses of every size are encouraged to participate and succeed.
Strengthening the voice of regional business
The continuation and expansion of the Business Port Pirie’s Business Manager role reflects the value it has delivered to the local business community and the growing demand for support
Backing a stronger future for Newman businesses
Funding from the Local Buying Foundation will support a dedicated Executive Officer to deliver work focused on creating a more sustainable future for the Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Building Safer Workplaces Across the Region
More than 200 safety leaders, supervisors, business owners and industry professionals from across the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region came together at the Resource Industry Network Safety Conference...
Tech Verge Turns Innovation Into Action
Tech Verge 2026 has helped local businesses take practical steps towards using technology with greater confidence across the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region. Delivered by Greater Whitsunday...
Investing in the future of regional healthcare
The Junior Doctor Conference will help participants develop clinical confidence, build relationships with regional healthcare providers and gain a greater understanding of the career pathways available in Mackay.
Building creative businesses in Port Hedland
Emerging artists and makers in Port Hedland are being supported to turn their creative practice into sustainable businesses with mentors helping to build the skills, confidence and networks
From first steps to stronger futures: Trading Tracks grows Indigenous business
For many Indigenous business owners, knowing where to start or who to turn to can be the hardest part of the journey.
Applied AI for Regional Decision Makers
A practical workshop designed to help business owners and leaders understand how artificial intelligence can support everyday operations, hosted by Greater Whitsunday Innovation
Indigenous voices guiding the future of SA Trading Tracks
A key milestone has been reached in the South Australian Trading Tracks pilot with the establishment of the Indigenous Business Reference Group with members contributing to the program design
Business After Hours brings Newman businesses together
Held in the Shire of East Pilbara, the evening attracted more than 30 attendees and created strong opportunities for connection, conversation and collaboration across the local business community.
Stories that connect women across Isaac
Hosted by the Isaac Chamber, this event provided an opportunity for women from business, community and caring roles to come together in a shared space centred on listening, reflection and connection.
Past Awards, Conferences and Events proudly sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation
Celebrating the small businesses making a big impact in Port Augusta
Celebrating the businesses driving Port Pirie’s future
Business Port Pirie strengthens support for local businesses
Upper Hunter Businesses Set to ShineÂ
STRENGTH IN THE WEST | Finding Purpose in Community
STRENGTH IN THE WEST | Six years of celebrating business excellence in the Pilbara
Women in Leadership Program Highly Commended
From Chaos to Control, a practical workshop
Excellence in a Micro Business Award
Strengthening the voice of regional business
Backing a stronger future for Newman businesses
Building Safer Workplaces Across the Region
Tech Verge Turns Innovation Into Action
Investing in the future of regional healthcare
Building creative businesses in Port Hedland
From first steps to stronger futures: Trading Tracks grows Indigenous business
Applied AI for Regional Decision Makers
Indigenous voices guiding the future of SA Trading Tracks
Business After Hours brings Newman businesses together
Stories that connect women across Isaac
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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.