News/Media Announcements: April 2020
SA: Pride of Workmanship Awards a boon for locals
The last few weeks have shown us all that it is more important than ever to support and celebrate the small businesses in our communities.
The Rotary Club of Roxby District and the Roxby Downs Business Forum are collaborating to recognise … Discover more >
SA: AXIONiQ delivers excel-lent training for co-ordinators
Delivered through the LBP platform, AXIONiQ delivered facilitated a training course on Excel and Microsoft Project for members of the Shutdown Coordinators team. The OD team members that attended rated the training outcomes as excellent and in … Discover more >
WA: Employees’ health a top priority BHP
On Friday March 27, BHP announced the continued support of their employees’ health through the engagement of Local Buying Program supplier Pharmacy 777.
Through the Local Buying Program, Pharmacy 777 has been contracted to provide BHP employees … Discover more >
NATIONAL: Light at the end of the tunnel for COVID crisis
As we start to see daily Covid infection rates in Australia in decreasing double digits, hopefully we are starting to see some light and the end of the tunnel. Suspect it’s a long tunnel, as a return to life as we knew it in January will take … Discover more >
NATIONAL: New Local Buying Specialist starts in new role
Michael joined BHP in January 2019 as a Consultant, later transitioning into the role of Category Specialist. Michael managed a diverse portfolio of contracts which included the Local Buying contract with C-Res.
It’s through this contract and … Discover more >
NATIONAL: Work Instruction close time changes headlines delivery of key LBP website enhancements
Improving the functionality and streamlining the processes within the Local Buying Program web platform has been a keen focus of the C-Res projects team during the past quarter.
Adhering to a program of continuous improvement and delivery … Discover more >
WA: Small business and community experience sets Maria up as a vital part of C-Res’ WAIO team
With the continued expansion of the BHP Local Buying Program for BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) in the Pilbara, the C-Res team is delighted to announce the recruitment of Maria Hayward. Maria has joined the C-Res team as Business Development … Discover more >
WA: Site focuses on International Women’s Day
BHP WAIO Port and Rail Operations came together to celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday, March 9. Held at BHP’s Nelson Point, the event included guest speaker Richard O’Connell, West Coast Eagles General Manager – Community & … Discover more >
NATIONAL: B.I.G. Fund to make a real difference to organisations supporting out smallest businesses
The Local Buying Foundation aims to support Business, Economic and Industry Groups (B.I.G.) facing significant challenges from COVID-19 by establishing the B.I.G. Futures Fund.
The B.I.G Futures Fund is to provide financial assistance for … Discover more >
QLD: Small Business Week 2019 – Isaac
Small Business Week in the Isaac region will see some of the region's influential presenters share their expert knowledge across a series of events. These workshops will equip small businesses with invaluable skills and plenty of information to … Discover more >
