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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 celebrate leadership, resilience, and empowerment. This two-day summit,...
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...
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 North, and Eyre Peninsula regions of South Australia. The initiative,...
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...
Isaac Business Chamber: Strengthening Business Connections
The Local Buying Foundation is proud to support the Isaac Business Chamber through various initiatives aimed at fostering business growth and community engagement. This support includes the creation of marketing materials, such as flyers, to be distributed at all...
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
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 Building funding category. This funding will provide continuation of...
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...
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 initiatives, programs and events - across the footprints that BHP...
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 that the LBF delivers on this objective is by providing funding for a...
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 Series under the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences, &...
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 Commerce and Industry (PHCCI). At the forefront of the discussion were Bek...
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 supporting small, local and Indigenous businesses through the Local...
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 Development funding category, aims to address a key gap in local employment...
Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce Member Services Manager Role
The NSW Local Buying Foundation has approved funding to support the continuation of Member Services Manager role for the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (MCCI). This funding, under the Micro-business and SME Capacity Building project category, will...
Trading Tracks launches in Western Australia’s Pilbara regions, building capacity and economic participation for Indigenous businesses
Indigenous Management Group has been appointed as the service provider to deliver a new Indigenous business support program ‘Trading Tacks’ in Western Australia with their newly established IMG Charity. Trading Tracks, a 3 year pilot program developed by the Local...
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 dedicated to supporting regional business communities through funding...
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 collaborative effort with CLA ensures that educators have access to...
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