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Buyers (BHP / BMA)

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.

BHP / BMA Employee Registration

Buyers (Tier A Contractors)

Tier A Contractor 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 Tier A Contractor email. Once registered, buyers can source goods and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.

Tier A Contractor Employee Registration

News

Events

17 Dec

Energy bill relief

National

If you have a small business, you may be eligible to receive up to $325 off your small business electricity bill over the 2024—25 financial year. To be eligible you will need to:

  • have an active electricity account
  • not operate from a residential address with a residential electricity tariff, and
  • meet the definition of a ‘small business’ in the state or territory that your business operates in. This will be based on your business’s annual energy usage.
24 Feb

Psychosocial Safety and Employee Wellbeing

Scone 8.00 - 9.30am

Is your workplace as supportive and safe as it should be?

Join Katie Beresford, CEO of The Wellbeing Lab and a leading expert in workplace wellbeing, for an introductory workshop that will transform your approach to psychosocial safety and employee wellbeing.

25 Feb

Tendering – Top Ten Tips

Online 10.30 - 11.30am

This one-hour webinar will provide you with practical tips to help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts, large and small.

These tips will help you write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain.

25 Feb

Supplying goods and services to NSW Government

Online 2.30 - 4.30pm

An informative workshop designed specifically for small businesses wanting to supply their goods and services to the NSW Government. Gain the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the procurement process and position your business for success.

26 Feb

Build your First Nations Cultural Capability

Online 9.30am - 1.00pm AEST

Join seasoned executive leader and facilitator Lil Gordon for this half day online seminar and gain a strong foundation of knowledge about how to respectfully work with and engage First Nations people and their culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and learn skills that will improve your cultural capability in the workplace.

26 Feb

Embracing Lived Experience for Businesses

Online 1.00 - 2.00pm

Proudly delivered by Inclusion Solutions, this webinar is tailored for businesses and organisations aiming to cultivate a more inclusive and diverse workplace by recognising and embracing the unique lived experiences of their team members. Whether individuals have openly shared their lived experiences or kept them private, these unique journeys often equip them with invaluable insights, skills and perspectives that cannot be replicated merely through academic or external learning. Learn to harness and support your team!

27 Feb

Black Coffee

Lathlain 11.00am - 1.00pm

Black Coffee Australia is a networking connection event for corporate, government, profit and not-for-profit member companies to connect on a regular basis. It is aimed at maintaining joint collaborations and partnering with other organisations working in the space to incubate and increase networking capacity for all Indigenous community organisations and businesses that attend.

This is an informal networking event.

27 Feb

Business Breakfast

Singleton 7.30 - 9.00am

Kick off your morning with inspiration and connection at our first Business Singleton Breakfast for 2025!

03 Mar

Signature Program

Online

This 12-week program takes a deep dive into all 13 modules and empowers event organisers with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to revitalise their event. It will reshape thinking, ignite connections, unify communities and help event organisers to develop effective strategies, systems and processes that will ensure long term success and viability.

04 Mar

Capability Statement Essentials

Online 10.30 - 11.30am

A free webinar. A capability statement is essential for applying for and securing tendering opportunities in government and private sector projects. They can also be uploaded to online databases and be used to support your finance applications.

04 Mar

MCCI Chamber Breakfast

Muswellbrook 7.00am

06 Mar

Introduction to Business

Kalgoorlie 9.00am - 2.00pm

This workshop will introduce you to a range of fundamental business concepts, definitions and examples in starting a business. It’s about creating a business mindset in preparing for the real thing. The second part of the session is designed to up-the-ante and get participants to put their ideas on paper and to start planning it out. Topics include business structures, business model canvas, goal setting and SWOT.

This workshop is free to attend for all First Nations Peoples looking to start a business, or are needing a refresher in basic business concepts and planning

06 Mar

International Women’s Day

Perth 12.00 - 3.00pm

Be part of an inspiring event that amplifies diverse voices, shares valuable insights, and drives real, measurable steps toward gender equality. While women have made incredible strides—breaking barriers, reshaping policies, and sparking global movements – there is still much work to be done. Now more than ever, we must come together to push forward and create lasting change.

07 Mar

International Women’s Day Lunch

Newman 12.00 - 2.00pm

Featuring an inspiring keynote (stay tuned for speaker announcement!), this event will fuel conversations and ideas to drive progress and innovation. Whether you’re a leader, advocate, innovator, or changemaker, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and take action for a brighter future.

07 Mar

International Women’s Day Lunch

Mackay 11.45am - 3.00pm

Resource Industry Network invites members and industry peers to our iconic and sell-out IWD Business Lunch.

Celebrating diversity, fostering inclusion and building powerful networks, this event aims to empower and encourage women into leadership, decision-making, business and STEAM roles across diverse fields in the METS and resources sectors.

07 Mar

International Women’s Day Luncheon

Singleton 11.30am

Business Singleton is proud to announce Olympic silver medalist and women’s sports advocate, Jessica Hull, as the keynote speaker for the 2025 International Women’s Day Luncheon. Hull’s journey of resilience and groundbreaking achievements is set to inspire attendees at this prestigious event.

11 Mar

Measuring your Marketing Performance

Online 1.00 - 2.00pm

Is your marketing paying off? Learn how to gauge your performance using key metrics and analytics in this informative 1-hour webinar. Make data-driven decisions that drive growth.

11 Mar

Energy Exchange Australia

Perth 9.00am - 5.00pm

Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) builds on the strong legacy AOG Energy has established but with a modern outlook and new opportunities. Held annually in Perth, it’s a meeting place for thousands of professionals to connect, learn, network, and harness opportunities in the Australian energy market, driving us to a decarbonised future.

11 Mar

Excel Beginners Basics Workshop

South Hedland 12.00 - 2.00pm

Learn the basics of Excel and gain confidence in navigating this powerful tool for your business or personal use.

12 Mar

Inclusive Customer Experiences

Online 1.00 - 2.30pm

Proudly delivered by Inclusion Solutions, this webinar will give you practical strategies to implement within your own business or service to ensure it is accessible and welcoming for customers with disabilities.

This is part 4 of a four-part webinar series as part of CCIWA’s GROW WA initiative. GROW WA focuses on promoting inclusive employment practices and fostering accessible, respectful workplaces for everyone in Western Australia.

12 Mar

Quad Chart and Capability Statement Workshop

Whyalla 10.00am - 2.30pm

These interactive FREE workshops are tailored to help you create a professional Quad Chart and Capability Statement – essential tools to showcase your business’ strengths. They are often a requirement in the procurement process for major projects. Through the workshop you will:

  • Receive an overview from a facilitator on how to effectively structure a Quad Chart and Capability Statement.
  • Access templates for both Quad Charts and Capability Statements that you can use during the breakout sessions in the workshop.
  • Develop your own Quad Chart and Capability Statement with support from the facilitators.
  • Leave with practical, ready-to-use tools to enhance your business.
13 Mar

AI and Other Tools for Business

Emerald 12.30 - 2.30pm

Unlock the power of AI tools and apps to save time, boost content production, and gain a competitive edge.
Presented by Liam Fahey, this workshop will cover:

  • AI language models like ChatGPT
  • Prompting correctly
  • Apps and tools
15 Mar

Welcome to Newman 2025

Newman 4.00 - 9.00pm

Clcik the link to stay updated as more information is provided.

17 Mar

Intentional Recruitment

Kalgoorlie 9.00am - 12.30pm

Designed for business leaders, hiring managers and recruiters ready to step away from the baseline same old same old and really step up their game⁠. We will open the door to what can really be achieved in your business when you choose to engage an intentional and strategic approach to contemporary HR.

18 Mar

The Upskilling Edge

Mackay 7.30 - 9.30am

Whether you’re looking to assess your team’s current capabilities, address critical skills gaps, or future-proof your business, understanding how to effectively map and enhance workforce skills is essential.

19 Mar

WA Manufacturing & Operational Excellence Forum

Perth 7.00am - 1.45pm

Explore tangible, real-world examples shared by industry leaders. The session promises to deliver practical strategies that can significantly enhance your manufacturing operations.
Join us for a dynamic half-day conference that not only offers valuable insights but also provides networking opportunities with businesses in the local community.

19 Mar

The Building Blocks of ESG

Online 9.00 - 11.00am

A comprehensive two-part webinar series designed to help you navigate the evolving landscape of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance). Discover how ESG is shaping major projects and procurement processes and learn how to enhance your business capabilities to seize upcoming opportunities. Costs $50

19 Mar

Community Coffee – Newman

Newman 10.00 - 11.00am

Find out who are the hottest innovators in energy and mining for 2025 at the Hot 30 Awards Morning Tea!

26 Mar

Tendering – Top Ten Tips

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

This one-hour webinar will provide you with practical tips to help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts, large and small.

These tips will help you write an effective tender response that outlines the expertise, experience and value-add activities of your business to procurement managers who are responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain.

27 Mar

The Marketing Ecosystem & Integrated Sales and Marketing Plan

Stirling 10.00am - 1.00pm

Confused by the maze that is modern marketing? Join us for a dynamic face-to-face workshop that covers everything from integrated marketing plans to Facebook’s potent promotional tools. Learn how to navigate the modern marketing landscape, and make Facebook work for you. This workshop is essential for anyone serious about driving business growth.

01 Apr

MCCI Chamber Breakfast

Muswellbrook 7.00am

Muswellbrook Shire Council update

04 Apr

PHCCI Men in Business Luncheon

South Hedland 12.00 - 2.00pm

Join us for the First Men in Business luncheon for 2025! Hear from two outstanding speakers, Myles Pollard – Professional Communications Facilitator and John Brereton – General Manager Hedland Operations Fortescue.

Enjoy a 2-course lunch at Gateway Village with a specially prepared menu by the head Chef. Bring your team and network with the business community while making new connections. Thanks to our sponsors Local Buying Foundation and Gateway Village.

21 May

Quad Chart and Capability Statement Workshop

Whyalla 10.00am - 2.30pm

These interactive FREE workshops are tailored to help you create a professional Quad Chart and Capability Statement – essential tools to showcase your business’ strengths. They are often a requirement in the procurement process for major projects. Through the workshop you will:

  • Receive an overview from a facilitator on how to effectively structure a Quad Chart and Capability Statement.
  • Access templates for both Quad Charts and Capability Statements that you can use during the breakout sessions in the workshop.
  • Develop your own Quad Chart and Capability Statement with support from the facilitators.
  • Leave with practical, ready-to-use tools to enhance your business.
14 Jun

PHCCI Business Excellence Awards

Port Hedland

The PHCCI Business Excellence Awards is a prestigious evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements, innovation, and enterprising spirit of small to medium-sized businesses in the Town of Port Hedland.

These awards honour organisations that exemplify business excellence through their exceptional service, contributions to the local economy, and positive impact on the community.

01 Jul

Signature Program

Online

This 12-week program takes a deep dive into all 13 modules and empowers event organisers with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to revitalise their event. It will reshape thinking, ignite connections, unify communities and help event organisers to develop effective strategies, systems and processes that will ensure long term success and viability.

06 Sep

Central Highland Business Excellence Awards

Emerald

The event will be an opportunity to come together to celebrate our region’s vibrant business community, its resilience and its achievements.

27 Oct

The Summit

Hunter Valley

Save the date – more information to come