Applied AI for Regional Decision Makers

In March 2026, Greater Whitsunday Innovation hosted Applied AI for Regional Decision Makers, a practical workshop designed to help business owners and leaders understand how artificial intelligence can support everyday operations. Held in Mackay on 19 March, the...

Delivering Culturally Informed Business Guidance

Empowering First Nations businesses starts with creating the right opportunities, and that’s exactly what the First Nations Business Development Workshops are delivering. Hosted by the Queensland Trading Tracks and MARABISDA Inc, this transformative program is...

From HR to AI: sessions shaped for Isaac small business

Small businesses in the Isaac region are set for a year of growth and connection with the launch of the Isaac Business Chamber’s Calendar of Events 2025, proudly supported by the Local Buying Foundation. This initiative is a strategic effort to strengthen the region’s...

Driving Tourism Growth in the Isaac Region

The Local Buying Foundation is proud to support Mackay Isaac Tourism through Isaac Tourism Development, a strategic initiative aimed at growing and diversifying the region’s tourism offering. This project plays a vital role in strengthening the local economy and...