Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by the Local Buying Program or Local Buying Foundation.

ATO Fuel Response Payment Plan

Online  |  8 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

As an eligible taxpayer, you can access the ATO fuel response payment plan with the following conditions:

Muswellbrook Business Awards

Muswellbrook  |  19 Jun 2026  |  6.00 - 11.00pm

The Chamber’s Business Awards are a premier event on the Muswellbrook Business Calendar. The Awards Ceremony is a Black-Tie event held each year with the evening showcasing finalists across a range of categories that have been assessed by a panel of independent judges.

Less Waste, More Metal: The solutions that work

Online  |  22 Jun 2026  |  2.00 - 2.45pm

Declining grades and increasing metallurgical complexity are often seen as unavoidable in modern mining—but they don’t have to be.

Discover how real-time process intelligence, enabled by current and emerging technologies such as online analysers, is helping operations make faster

Tenders and Capability Statements

Singleton  |  23 Jun 2026  |  10.00am - 12.00pm

Tenders & Capability Statements What’s in store? 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.

Your Business and IBA

Online  |  23 Jun 2026  |  10.00am - 1.00pm

Do you have an idea for a business? Or are you just starting out and want to find out more? This info session is a great place to start!

Topics include:
• what is business, why go into business and are you ready
• business success, risks and challenges
• business preparation and planning
• developing and testing your business idea
• business essentials workshops and how they fit into your plan
• business development learner guide (supplied) and how to use it.
• IBA, your business and how we can help.

An Introduction to WH&S

Online  |  24 Jun 2026  |  12.00 - 1.00pm

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

Business Financing

Online  |  30 Jun 2026  |  11.00am - 12.00pm

During this webinar you will discover:

Budgeting and Finance Strategy

Online  |  30 Jun 2026  |  4.00 - 7.00pm

Learn about basic financial management and budgeting for business at this workshop. During this session you will learn about key financial concepts and develop budgets using a specially designed spreadsheet budgeting tool.

Psychological Health and Safety for Small Business

Online  |  30 Jun 2026  |  10.00 - 11.00am

Every small business in NSW has a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace – including both physical and psychological wellbeing. It’s good business sense leading to higher productivity and reduced sick leave and staff turnover.

If you’re a small business owner looking to better understand psychological health and safety this introductory seminar is designed for you.

Business Singleton Awards

Singleton  |  4 Jul 2026  |  6.00 - 11.00pm

Category winners will be recognised first and foremost for their success within our community. As part of their recognition, winners who wish to do so will be supported by Business Singleton should they choose to align with or submit to external award programs in the future, ensuring local success always comes first.

Cultural Capability

Online  |  8 Jul 2026  |  11.00am - 12.00pm

Led by Mundanara Bayles, this session provides leaders with practical insights and skills to engage meaningfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Mundanara has appealed to leaders to acknowledge the wisdom of the traditional owners: “You have a privilege to engage with the culture of this land – how do you see the culture of this land. It is part of you if you live in Australia.” Drawing on Aboriginal wisdom and guided by the Terms of Reference developed by Dr Lilla Watson, participants will explore how ethical, relational, and culturally informed leadership can strengthen organisational strategy, inclusion, and decision-making.

An Introduction to WH&S

Online  |  8 Jul 2026  |  4.00 - 5.00pm

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

Improving Workforce Performance in Underground Mining

Online  |  21 Jul 2026  |  2.00 - 3.00pm

Austmine Members will showcase how METS companies are supporting underground sites through practical workforce solutions, training, systems and on-site support.  Presentations will focus on real-world approaches to improving supervision, day-to-day execution and operational performance underground.

Supervisor Workshop

Singleton  |  22 Jul 2026  |  9.00am - 1.30pm

Workplace supervisors are in a key position to maximise the success of training and therefore ensure the supply of skilled staff for the future. A capable supervisor can make workplace training meaningful and enjoyable for both the supervisor and the apprentice and trainee. Good supervisors have the most significant impact on workplace culture.

Deaing with Difficult People

Online  |  23 Jul 2026  |  11.00am - 12.00pm

During this webinar you will explore:

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety

Online  |  31 Jul 2026  |  9.30am - 10.30am

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

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety

Online  |  4 Aug 2026  |  9.30am - 10.30am

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

How to effectively work with AI

Online  |  12 Aug 2026  |  12.00 - 1.00pm

Join Gareth Rydon, co-founder of Friyay for an insightful webinar on how to approach and work effectively with AI. With experience across corporate innovation to startup ecosystems, Gareth has a wealth of knowledge in human‑centred design and emerging technologies.