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
Business Port Pirie Calendar of Events 2025
Port Pirie local businesses and families at Business Port Pirie’s recent Kickstart Networking Night an event, designed to foster collaboration and growth.
Inspiring the Women of Singleton
Featuring Jessica Hull, an Olympic silver medalist and record-breaking athlete, as the guest speaker the luncheon was a sell-out event, packed with attendees such as BHP, Yancoal, Glencore, the Bloomfield Group and AGL.
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.
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.
The Power of Women in Business
The Local Buying Foundation’s sponsorship of the IWD luncheon in Port Hedland is testament to the Foundation’s commitment to fostering opportunities for female entrepreneurs and professionals, building important collaborations for the future.
Celebrating Regional Excellence
This award celebrates organisations that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the social and economic fabric of the region, encouraging others to embrace community-building initiatives that empower individuals and strengthen regional ties.
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.
The Launch of Yarnz Network
On February 20, 2025, the inaugural Yarnz Network, hosted by Queensland Trading Tracks, took place, marking a significant milestone for Indigenous businesses in the Mackay/Isaac region. This networking event will tak eplace every month.
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.
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 and Indigenous businesses.
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...
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...
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...
Artists Connect Inc. Strategic Plan
Established in 2022, Artists Connect Inc is a not-for-profit network dedicated to enriching the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions through diverse artistic programs. The strategic plan,...
Greater Whitsunday Communities’ Key Workforce Accommodation Project
The QLD Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce it's support the Greater Whitsunday Communities’ Key Workforce Accommodation Project, addressing one of the most pressing challenges for...
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...
Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Workshop Series
The NSW Local Buying Foundation is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2025 Business Workshop Series under the Business and Industry Innovation...
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...
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)...
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...
Past Awards, Conferences and Events proudly sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation
Business Port Pirie Calendar of Events 2025
Inspiring the Women of Singleton
CHDC 2025 Calendar of Events
Resource Industry Network Inspiring our Future Leaders
The Power of Women in Business
Celebrating Regional Excellence
Empowering South Australian SMEs for a Net Zero Future
The Launch of Yarnz Network
Pilbara Clean Energy Education
FYTD25 Half Year Highlights
Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events 2024
UniHub Spencer Gulf 2025 Careers Roadshow
Tactic Conference & Trade Expo 2025
Artists Connect Inc. Strategic Plan
Greater Whitsunday Communities’ Key Workforce Accommodation Project
Business Singleton Calendar of Events 2025
Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Workshop Series
First Nations Trade & Talent Exhibition Mackay
Resource Industry Network 2024 Calendar of Events
HORIZON Uplifting Indigenous Female Leaders Program
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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.