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Celebrating Muswellbrook Business Excellence
The Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted its prestigious Business Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of local businesses and their contribution to the Upper Hunter region.
Keeping SA Far North Business Safe Online
This initiative delivered a six-part face-to-face workshop series acrossfar north SA. Each session was designed to be practical and immediately actionable, covering topics such as recognising cyber threats, securing business systems and responding to attacks.
Success for the Inaugural Tech Verge Summit
Hosted by Greater Whitsunday Innovations, this inaugural event with a strong focus on ditigal tools explored practical, real-world applications of technology for regional businesses.
Bowen Basin Women in Leadership Program
The Bowen Basin Women in Leadership Program, delivered by RDA Greater Whitsundays and proudly supported by the Local Buying Foundation, has concluded its latest cohort with resounding success
RIN Professional Development Conference 2025
Scheduled for late 2025, attendees will engage with keynote speakers, participate in workshops to enhance leadership, emotional intelligence and career development.
Port Hedland Online Business Directory
The Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently delivered an important project to strengthen the visibility of local businesses
Whyalla Learns How to Make an Impression
More than just a training opportunity, this program highlights the power of collaboration – between education providers, local government and community-focused organisations.
Mackay Region | 2025 Calendar of Events
The 2025 Calendar of Events is a program designed to equip local businesses with the knowledge, tools and connections needed to thrive in today’s evolving economic landscape.
Empowering Indigenous Women: Horizon Leadership Program in Queensland
The Horizon program is a powerful example of how targeted support can uplift voices, build resilience and drive meaningful change.
Isaac Business Chamber – Calendar of Events 2025
This initiative builds on the momentum of the Chamber’s successful “Finders Keepers” HR workshop, which drew praise for its practical tools and inclusive delivery.
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 Buying Foundation is proud to have supported this series, which championed...
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