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
UniHub Spencer Gulf Professional Development Short Courses
In October, professionals in Port Pirie came together to boost their project management skills, attending a hands-on "Introduction to Project Management" course delivered in partnership with UniHub...
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....
Newman Business Excellence Awards 2024
The Local Buying Foundation was proud to sponsor the 2024 Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business Excellence Awards, an event that showcased the outstanding achievements of local businesses...
Newman Career Expo 2024
The WA Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (NCCI) for the upcoming Newman Career Expo under the Sponsorship of 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...
Business Port Pirie Business Awards 2024
In September, Business Port Pirie hosted its long-awaited Annual Dinner & Awards Night, marking a return to the event after several years. The Local Buying Foundation proudly sponsored the...
Upper Hunter Small Business Showcase 2024
In September, the Muswellbrook Showground was transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and connection as the Upper Hunter Showcase took place alongside The TV & Movie Nostalgia Festival....
Mackay Isaac Tourism Gala Awards 2024
The Local Buying Foundation is proud to sponsor the Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) Gala Awards 2024 under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences and Events funding category. The Gala Awards are...
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...
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Summit 2024
The Summit 2024 - A Celebration of Indigenous Business Excellence The Summit 2024, hosted by the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC), brought together a vibrant mix of Indigenous businesses,...
Laying the Foundations for Success: FY24 Year in Review
The dedication and hard work by the Local Buying Foundation team behind the scenes has laid a solid foundation for our regional business communities
GW3 Showcases Greater Whitsunday at SynBio Beta Conference
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), representing the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions, recently attended the SynBio Beta conference in the USA with support from the Local Buying Foundation. The...
Isaac Tourism Development Officer Funded Role
Brianna Baggow was appointed by Mackay Isaac Tourism (MIT) as the Isaac Tourism Development Officer in January 2024, thanks to the Queensland Local Buying Foundation providing funding for this role...
Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit
The Local Buying Foundation joined regional partners to sponsor the 2nd Annual Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit, held in Port Augusta in August. This event brought together industry, government,...
Empowering Future Agricultural Leaders through LEADAg Program
During Week 1 of the LEADAg Youth program a group of enthusiastic young participants kicked off their journey in agricultural leadership through a week of hands-on experiences and expert insights...
Port Augusta Investment and Attraction Strategy
The Local Buying Foundation has approved part-funding for Regional Development Australia (RDA) Far North to develop an updated Investment and Attraction Strategy for the Port Augusta region. This...
Newman Chamber of Commerce Women’s Summit 2024
The inaugural Newman Women’s Summit – themed “Mindset”, sponsored by the WA Local Buying Foundation, took place last weekend in Newman, bringing together over 150 women from the Pilbara Region to...
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...
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...
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...
Past Awards, Conferences and Events proudly sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation
UniHub Spencer Gulf Professional Development Short Courses
Newman Neighbourhood Centre Business Hub Launch
Newman Business Excellence Awards 2024
Newman Career Expo 2024
Split Spaces AI Workshop Series
Business Port Pirie Business Awards 2024
Upper Hunter Small Business Showcase 2024
Mackay Isaac Tourism Gala Awards 2024
Local Buying Foundation fuels Business Boost Program in Pilbara
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Summit 2024
Laying the Foundations for Success: FY24 Year in Review
GW3 Showcases Greater Whitsunday at SynBio Beta Conference
Isaac Tourism Development Officer Funded Role
Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit
Empowering Future Agricultural Leaders through LEADAg Program
Port Augusta Investment and Attraction Strategy
Newman Chamber of Commerce Women’s Summit 2024
Business Port Augusta Business Excellence Awards 2024
Tactical Advantage: Business Capability Building Program
Business Port Augusta Receive Funding for New Marketing & Business Event Manager Role
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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.



















