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BHP and BMA employees can register at any time to use the Local Buying Program for their procurement needs. Buyers will be required to validate their registrations via their BHP email. Once registered, buyers can source goods and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.

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Events

17 Sep

Intermediate Supervision Skills Training

Kalgoorlie

This workshop provides participants with a framework to establish an effective and durable supervision/clinical education culture within health and human service orientated organisations. It is generally presented in-house to larger organisations seeking to establish a consistent approach with their agency

It runs for 2-days and is designed for team leaders, line managers, coordinators, practice teachers and others with supervisory responsibilities.

25 Nov

MOC Course: Environmental Management

Singleton 8.00am - 12.00pm

Our Environmental Management Course is 3.5 hours of formal training. We will cover:

– Applicable environmental legislation
– Practical application of environmental considerations
– Pollution Incident Management Plan
– Environmental Incidents

Whilst this is specifically for open cut applications, there is substantial cross over to the underground statutory functions.

25 Nov

An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop

Online 11.00am - 12.00pm

This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities.What you’ll learn:
  • Why you may want to sell to the Australian Government
  • What the Australian Government buys and how
  • Procurement methods and industry engagement
  • How to start the process to sell
  • Responding to an approach to market
  • What to expect if you win a contract
  • What to expect if you don’t win a contract
25 Nov

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety Online Advisory Workshop

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

During the workshop, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will provide an introductory overview to workplace health and safety, your rights and responsibilities, risk management and WHS topics including:

  • small business rebate program
  • work health and safety laws
  • risk management
  • training
  • general electrical safety
  • traffic management
25 Nov

A Beginners Guide to Understanding Business Financials

Online 10.00am - 12.00pm

Take the stress out of your numbers with A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Business Financials, a practical workshop designed especially for small business owners. Learn the basics of reading financial statements, managing cash flow, and understanding key figures that drive business success. Whether you’re just starting out or need a confidence boost with your finances, this session will break down complex concepts into simple, actionable insights. Gain the knowledge to make informed decisions, plan for growth, and take control of your business’s financial health. No accounting jargon – just clear, useful information you can apply straight away!

25 Nov

Made in the PIlbara

Online 12.30 - 1.30pm

The Made in the Pilbara Grants Program is now open, offering funding of up to $50,000 to support Pilbara businesses developing innovative products, manufacturing locally, or building regional supply chain capability.

Join this online information session to:

  • Learn about the objectives of the program
  • Understand eligibility and assessment criteria
  • Walk through the application process
  • Hear tips on what makes a compelling submission
  • Ask questions directly to the program team

Whether you are exploring an idea, scaling an existing capability, or looking to commercialise new technology, this session will help you understand how to put your best application forward.

25 Nov

MRCC B2B Brews

Mackay 8.00 - 9.00am

B2B Brews at Woodman’s Axe Espresso

Proudly brought to you by our platinum partners: COMMUNITY BANK SARINA!! Celebrating 20 years in 2025, Community Bank Sarina continues to be one of the Chamber’s strongest supporters — and they’re showing no signs of slowing down!

25 Nov

Business Lunch

Port Pirie 12.00 - 2.00pm

You’re invited to join Business Port Pirie and Pirie Voices for a special business lunch focused on how our local business community can help shape Port Pirie’s future.

This lunch will be an opportunity to connect with other local business and community leaders, hear insights from Darin Cooper General Manager, Nyrstar Port Pirie, and take part in guided discussions facilitated by Kate Simpson from the Centre for Community Capital, an experienced leader and facilitator who specialises in helping communities and organisations work together to create meaningful change.

26 Nov

Women in Business at the Fox House

Scone 5.30 - 7.30pm

Join us for Women in Business at The Fox House, an evening dedicated to connection, collaboration, and inspiration. Hosted in the elegant surrounds of The Fox House, this event provides a space for local women to network, share experiences, and strengthen professional relationships within our community.

26 Nov

Coffee and Catch Up

Port Hedland 9.00 - 11.00am

Strictly PHCCI Members Only. Join the Town of Port Hedland Commissioners — Chair Commissioner Jessica Shaw, Deputy Commissioner Martin Aldridge, and Commissioner Ron Yuryevich AM RFD — for a Coffee & Catch Up.

This is your opportunity to hear direct updates, gain insights, and ask questions in a relaxed and engaging setting.

27 Nov

Microsoft Excel: Complex Functions and Automations

Online 11.00am - 1.00pm

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to use advanced Excel functions like IF, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP, along with conditional formatting to automate routine calculations. Ideal for small business operators who want to reduce manual data entry, create efficient workflows, and confidently present accurate figures to accountants, partners, or stakeholders.

27 Nov

Coffee Connection

Singleton 12.00 - 1.00pm

A Business Singleton event at Riverside Kiosk

27 Nov

Net Zero Economy

Online 12.30 - 12.30pm

In September, the Federal Government released a number of key climate reports, including Australia’s Nationally Determined Actions to the UNFCCC, announcing Australia’s National Climate Targets and our Net Zero Plan. In addition, they released Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment Report and National Adaptation Plan.

In this short 30 minute webinar, ICN National Climate Director, will give a brief summary of the findings from these reports, and what SME’s should start to think about in terms of addressing their own climate risks and preparing themselves for the future.

02 Dec

How To Manage Bids Over The Holiday Period

Online 3.00 - 3.45pm

In this 45-minute webinar, expect a focused, actionable agenda to ensure you submit winning compliant bids without interfering with your well deserved family time over the holildays.

  • Secure Deadline Extensions Early
  • Bid / No-Bid Decisions in Holiday Mode
  • Running Efficient Kick-Off Meetings
  • Maximising Compliance Under Timeline Pressure
  • Prioritising for Success
02 Dec

Social Media & Digital Marketing

Singleton 10.00am - 2.00pm

Join presenter Deb Szabo for a four hour workshop on how to maximise your reach with social media and digital marketing tips and tricks. With post session advisory support, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and make connections.

Free for Business Singleton members.

02 Dec

Small Business Sustainability Support Workshop – Online 3

Online 9.00am - 12.00pm

This hands-on workshop is designed specifically for small businesses — including those in hospitality, tourism and retail — who want to survive and thrive in a changing environment.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A practical understanding of how sustainability applies to your business.
  • Key opportunities to reduce emissions, energy use and waste — and save money doing it.
  • Tools to identify and access useful data for tracking your business’ footprint.
  • A free 1-on-1 follow-up session to review your specific business setup and systems.
02 Dec

Prepare your business for end of year

Online 1.00 - 3.00pm

Learn how to set up auto replies, update office hours, create effective social posts and marketing strategies to prepare your business for the holiday season.

02 Dec

Building your best tender response workshop

Online 11.00am - 12.00pm

  • A brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
  • How Australian Government organisations approach the market
  • Best practices for responding to an approach to market
  • Tender writing tips and key elements for a successful response
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
02 Dec

Social Media and Digital Marketing

Singleton 10.00am - 2.00pm

Maximise your reach with social media and digital marketing tips and tricks. With post session advisory support, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and make connections.

03 Dec

CHDC Tourism25

Emerald 1.00 - 4.00pm

An afternoon of fresh ideas, practical insights, and big-picture strategies to strengthen tourism in the Central Highlands and across Queensland.

Proudly supported by the Local Buying Foundation

04 Dec

Website Planning

Online 5.00 - 8.00pm

Just about every business needs a website. Even if customers don’t actually buy online, they are still doing extensive online research before making a purchase. Your website provides the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your goods or services and to engage with current and potential customers.

Trying to decide where to start your website journey can be overwhelming. This session will help you to determine what you want your website to do for your business. It will also explore the options to build it yourself or to engage professionals.

05 Dec

Integrated Manufacturing Systems Masterclass

Online 8.30 - 10.30am

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of digital foundations and systems integration, and how adoption of these can benefit your business.
  • Assess your digital position and access practical tools, including a personalised roadmap, and resources to maximise your profitability and resilience
  • Learn all about the latest and cost effective technology trends that drive efficiency and resilience
  • Hear insights from industry leaders who have successfully integrated their business systems.
08 Dec

WHS for Officers

Online 8.45 - 11.30am

As an ​officer’ under the Work Health and Safety Act, are you aware of your due diligence obligations and responsibilities? the South Australian Business Chamber’s WHS for Officers course outlines key responsibilities and provides clarity around your duties as an officer to help ensure due diligence in the workplace.

Responsibilities covered in this course include understanding Work Health and Safety legislation; defining relevant duties within your organisation; enforcing reasonably practicable regulations; understanding codes of practice; and the impact for failing to comply with legal requirements to ensure a safe workplace.

09 Dec

MRCC B2B Brews

Mackay 8.00 - 9.00am

B2B Brews @ Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel

Proudly brought to you by CENTRAL APARTMENT GROUP! Central Apartment Group are excited to welcome you to B2B Brews at Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel! Their award-winning 4 star resort-style hotel is centrally located on East Gordon Street, just a short walk to Town Beach and the scenic Bluewater Sculpture Trail.

11 Dec

Introduction to Microsoft CoPilot

Online 9.00am - 12.00pm

Discover how Microsoft Copilot can transform the way you work by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity, streamline tasks and improve decision making.

This hands on workshop will introduce you to Copilot’s capabilities across Microsoft’s suite of applications, showing you how to automate workflows, generate insightful responses and optimise communication effortlessly. From summarising meetings in Microsoft Teams to drafting polished emails in Outlook, Copilot can help you work smarter, not harder.

16 Dec

Shotfiring

Singleton 8.00am - 12.00pm

Our Shotfiring course covers:

– Fundamental blasting methods in mining
– Key terminology
– Practical considerations for shotfiring operations
– Legislative requirements for the conduct of shotfiring in mining

Whilst this is specifically for open cut applications, there is substantial cross over to the underground statutory functions.

Attendees will receive a minimum of 4 hours of formal training that will go towards their Maintenance of Competence for their NSW Practicing Certificate (accompanied by a certificate of completion).

14 Jan

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online 8.45am - 4.30pm

This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues. HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met. By representing workers in their group, HSRs provide an avenue for workers to raise safety issues within their workplace, ensuring that a process is followed to resolve any hazards or risks.

03 Feb

Writing Business Award Entries

Singleton 10.00am - 2.00pm

With Business Award season coming up, get all the tips and tricks that will help your entries stand out to the judges. With post session advisory support, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and make connections.

03 Feb

Writing Business Award Entries

Singleton 10.00am - 2.00pm

With Business Award season coming up, get all the tips and tricks that will help your entries stand out to the judges. With post session advisory support, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and make connections.

05 Mar

An introduction to Australian Government procurement

Online 11.00am - 12.00pm

  • Why you may want to sell to the Australian Government
  • What the Australian Government buys and how
  • Procurement methods and industry engagement
  • How to start the process to sell
  • Responding to an approach to market
  • What to expect if you win a contract
  • What to expect if you don’t win a contract
12 Mar

Building your best tender response workshop

Online 11.00am - 12.00pm

  • A brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
  • How Australian Government organisations approach the market
  • Best practices for responding to an approach to market
  • Tender writing tips and key elements for a successful response
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
25 Mar

Health and Safety Representative Training

Online 8.45am - 4.30pm

This five-day program provides newly-elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with the skills and confidence to identify and resolve workplace health and safety (WHS) issues. HSRs play an important role in organisations, advising colleagues about health and safety matters within the workplace and ensuring that safety standards are met. By representing workers in their group, HSRs provide an avenue for workers to raise safety issues within their workplace, ensuring that a process is followed to resolve any hazards or risks.

21 Apr

Staying Safe Online

Singleton 10.00am - 2.00pm

Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe online. With post session advisory support, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and make connections.

24 Apr

WHS for Officers

Online 8.45 - 11.30am

As an ​officer’ under the Work Health and Safety Act, are you aware of your due diligence obligations and responsibilities? the South Australian Business Chamber’s WHS for Officers course outlines key responsibilities and provides clarity around your duties as an officer to help ensure due diligence in the workplace.

Responsibilities covered in this course include understanding Work Health and Safety legislation; defining relevant duties within your organisation; enforcing reasonably practicable regulations; understanding codes of practice; and the impact for failing to comply with legal requirements to ensure a safe workplace.

23 Jun

Tenders and Capability Statements

Singleton 10.00am - 2.00pm

Learn the ins and outs of creating tenders and capability statements to help secure your business’ next contract. With post session advisory support, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and make connections.