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
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...
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...
Decarbonisation Accelerated Program Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
The Greater Whitsunday region is embracing a sustainable future through the Decarbonisation Accelerated Project, proudly funded by the Local Buying Foundation (LBF). This initiative, a partnership...
Meet the C-Res Board
The C-Res Board has welcomed two new members, Tony Fitzpatrick and Daniel Katz. This week, our new board members came together for the first time in Mackay. We look forward to the innovative ideas...
Spend in Singleton Gift Card Program
Business Singleton’s, Spend in Singleton Gift Card program has encouraged local spending and provided a significant boost to the Singleton economy. Launched initially in 2022 with impressive...
Financial Year Highlights Q3 FY24 July 2023-March 2024
With Q3 of this financial year complete, it's great to celebrate the incredible impact that Local Buying Foundation funding has on our local communities. The Local Buying Foundation proudly supports...
The Local Buying Foundation’s partnership with Tactic Driving Local Business Growth in South Australia
The Local Buying Foundation aims to empower, support and connect people though networking and business development opportunities, to build sustainable local business communities. One of the ways...
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...
Collaboration leads to a brighter, more prosperous future in the Pilbara
Local Buying Foundation (LBF) Project Officer, Cody Girdwood, recently ventured into the heart of Port Hedland to connect with several key stakeholders, including the Port Hedland Chamber of...
Financial Year Highlights Q2 FY24 July-Dec 2023
It's was a great first half of the financial year, and it's impressive to see the incredible impact that Local Buying Foundation funding has on our local communities. Thanks to BHP's commitment to...
Roxby Downs Career Connect Program
The Local Buying Foundation has approved funding for UniHub Spencer Gulf to partner with Career Co. in delivering the Roxby Downs Career Connect program. This initiative, part of the Workforce...
FY23 Annual Summary
The past year has been marked by a welcome return to many face-to-face events across our regions in an ever-changing landscape for small businesses. The Local Buying Foundation has remained...
Care to Lead Leadership Development Program
Thanks to the funding from the Local Buying Foundation, the Care to Lead program is offered at no cost to participants working in early childhood and school-age care services in these regions. This...
South Australia Trading Tracks | Expressions of Interest for Service Provider are now open
The Local Buying Foundation and BHP are seeking Expressions of Interest for eligible service providers who can work with authority and understanding with Indigenous businesses within the Upper...
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...
FY22 Annual Summary
The changing landscape of small businesses never seems to stop, and this year has seen the Local Buying Foundation continue to work with our communities as these changes unfold through sponsorship,...
Qld Trading Tracks Wins Striving For Diversity Award
Trading Tracks is a unique initiative that has been developed in partnership with the Local Buying Foundation, BMA and BHP. The program, delivered by the team at Indigenous Business Builders, aims...
Past Awards, Conferences and Events proudly sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation
Scone Women in Business Gala Evening 2025
Business Singleton Business Development positions extended
Decarbonisation Accelerated Program Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
Meet the C-Res Board
Spend in Singleton Gift Card Program
Financial Year Highlights Q3 FY24 July 2023-March 2024
The Local Buying Foundation’s partnership with Tactic Driving Local Business Growth in South Australia
Central Highlands Events and Workshop Series 2024
Collaboration leads to a brighter, more prosperous future in the Pilbara
Financial Year Highlights Q2 FY24 July-Dec 2023
Roxby Downs Career Connect Program
FY23 Annual Summary
Care to Lead Leadership Development Program
South Australia Trading Tracks | Expressions of Interest for Service Provider are now open
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Directors Course in Mackay and Moranbah
FY22 Annual Summary
Qld Trading Tracks Wins Striving For Diversity Award
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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.