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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 transformative AI can be for businesses. By funding this series, the Local...
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 event, aligning with our commitment to showcasing local businesses that...
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. With over 3,000 attendees and 22 local businesses proudly represented,...
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 the premier annual event for the region, recognising and celebrating...
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 in the Port Hedland and Newman regions, helping to build a sustainable,...
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, government leaders, and industry representatives for two days of...
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 event allowed GW3 to take part in the ‘Build Your Biofuture’...
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 as part of the broader Bridging the Boundaries funded positions...
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, and regional stakeholders to tackle the significant workforce...
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 into the industry. The program offered a blend of training and...
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 initiative falls under the Industry Promotion and Economic Development...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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