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NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Summit 2024
The NSW Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee and Trustees have approved funding to sponsor the to support NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce's Summit 2024, under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences and Events funding category and as part of the LBF...
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: championing sustainable environmental and economic outcomes driven by biology and technology
Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3), representing the Greater Whitsunday region (Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday), recently made a strong impact at the SynBio Beta conference in the USA, supported by the Local Buying Foundation. This event provided GW3 the opportunity to...
Resources Industry Network 2024 – 2025 Calendar of Events
Empowering Communities and Building a Future-Ready Workforce - RIN Awards 2024 The Local Buying Foundation (LBF) is passionate about driving local success by fostering strong, empowered communities and ensuring that our workforce is equipped for the future. This...
20th Annual Tactic Conference & Trade Expo, Upper Spencer Gulf SA
The 20th Tactic Conference and Trade Expo in South Australia brought together businesses, government, and industry leaders to explore opportunities in mining, energy, renewables, and infrastructure. The Local Buying Foundation, as the Platinum Sponsor, reinforced its...
Upper Spencer Gulf Workforce Summit
The Local Buying Foundation (LBF) 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, and regional stakeholders to tackle the significant workforce...
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 aims to recognise and promote excellence within local businesses and...
Business Port Pirie Business Awards 2024
In the first SA funding round for 2024, which closed in May, Business Port Pirie’s Annual Dinner & Awards Night has been approved for funding under the Sponsorship of Business Awards and Events funding category. Scheduled for September 20, the eagerly awaited...
UniHub Spencer Gulf Professional Development Short Courses – in collaboration with University of Adelaide
In the first South Australian funding round of 2024, which closed in May, UniHub Spencer Gulf was approved to receive funding to continue delivering its Professional Development Short Courses through 2024-2025, under the Workforce Development category. Local Buying...
Keeping SA Far North Business Safe Online – RDA Far North’s Cyber Security Workshop Program
In the first SA funding round of 2024, the Regional Development Australia Far North Inc. has received approval for funding under the Micro Business and SME Capacity Building category. The program, aimed at building cybersecurity resilience, will benefit the...
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 and SME Capacity-building funding category, to support the creation of...
Empowering Future Agricultural Leaders through LEADAg Program
The Local Buying Foundation has proudly providing funding towards the CHRRUP (Central Highlands Regional Resources Use Planning) LEADAg program, a pioneering initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of agricultural professionals. This collaboration has...
New Era for Isaac Region – Celebrating Launch of Isaac Business Chamber
Last week marked a significant milestone for the Isaac region with the successful launch of the Isaac Business Chamber. This event represents a new chapter in our region's economic narrative, promising to shape a prosperous future for local Isaac businesses. The new...
Newman Chamber of Commerce Women’s Summit 2024
In the first WA funding round for 2024, the WA Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee and Trustees have approved funding for the Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (NCCI). The funding, allocated under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences and...
Upper Hunter Small Business Showcase
In the first NSW funding round for 2024, which closed in April, funding towards the Upper Hunter Showcase has been approved for funding under the Sponsorship of Businesses, Awards, Conferences & Events category. In conjunction with The TV & Movie Nostalgia...
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 and celebrate the achievements of women in business within the Upper...
Business Singleton Business Development positions extended
Connecting Business, Creating Community 2025-2026 In the first NSW funding round for 2024, which closed in April, the project Connecting Business, Creating Community 2025-2026, led by Business Singleton, has been approved for continued funding under the Micro Business...
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 between Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and the Resources Centre of...
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 and fresh perspectives Tony and Daniel will bring to our initiatives –...
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 results, the Local Buying Foundation recognised the impact on the local...
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