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.

Naidoc Week

National  |  6 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is the Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy and celebrates 50 years of honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, resilience and culture. It’s a time to reflect on our Elders’ strength, embrace our communities’ vision, and celebrate the legacy being built by the next generation of leaders.

Expert Strategies for Retirement, Superannuation and Wealth Creation

Singleton  |  15 Jul 2025  |  6.30 - 8.00pm

An engaging 90-minute seminar designed to introduce you to the valuable role of professional financial guidance in securing your financial future. This informative session will cover essential topics related to retirement planning and wealth creation, highlighting how expert advice can help you navigate your financial journey.

Business Basics & Capability Statement Workshop

Lovedale  |  16 Jul 2025  |  10.00am - 4.00pm

Planning, marketing and financial management are 3 of the foundational pillars of business. If you get these right, the rest will fall in to place.

Mining Legislation Overview

Singleton  |  22 Jul 2025  |  8.00am - 12.00pm

We focus on parts of the legislation that is commonly confused or misunderstood, as well as the legislation that underpins our mining operations in NSW. Whilst this is specifically for open cut applications, there is substantial cross over to the underground statutory functions.

How AI solutions can drive business growth and productivity

Online  |  23 Jul 2025  |  11.30am - 12.30pm

Discover how Australian small and medium businesses are embracing AI through the AI Adoption Tracker. Hear from AI adoption centres on how they are building confidence and enabling the AI journey for businesse

Supervisor Workshop

Maitland  |  23 Jul 2025  |  9.30am - 1.30pm

FREE WORKSHOP – EFFECTIVELY SUPERVISING YOUR APPRENTICE OR TRAINEE

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.

AI Powered Video Creation

Online  |  30 Jul 2025  |  1.00 - 2.00pm

Video content is a powerful tool for engaging audiences, and creating high-quality videos doesn’t have to be complicated. This webinar will will show you how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, HeyGen, and ElevenLabs (tools TBC) to create a complete video—from script to screen in just 60 minutes. Whether you’re creating content for marketing, social media, or your website, learn how AI can simplify video production and help you produce high-quality videos quickly.

Online marketing on a budget

Online  |  31 Jul 2025  |  9.30am - 11.00am

In small business, especially during the start up phase, the budget can often be tight. In this webinar we will look at ways to get discovered by more potential customers without breaking the bank.
Join Jess Heppell, for this hour and a half webinar where you can ask questions and learn all about how to grow your business online.

Establishing the foundations of a successful business

Online  |  5 Aug 2025  |  9.30am - 11.30am

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner, the insights shared here are invaluable. Our expert Business Advisor, along with fellow participants, will leverage their knowledge and experiences to help you grasp the essentials of business success.

Building blocks for business success

Online  |  5 Aug 2025  |  4.30 - 7.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia offers a range of tailored workshops to assist customers in meeting the challenges faced at each stage of the business life cycle.

Marketing made easy

Online  |  6 Aug 2025  |  12.30 - 2.30pm

Your Marketing Plan is ideally a key part of your overall business plan. Sometimes, out of necessity, it is a standalone document. The critical importance of an effective marketing plan is that it brings focus to your marketing efforts to attract customers in a cost-effective way. Revenue should represent a worthwhile return on investment (ROI) relative to your marketing expenditure. It is a systematic process involving the assessment of marketing opportunities and resources, the determination of marketing objectives and the development of a plan for implementation and control.

Grant Writing Essentials

Online  |  6 Aug 2025  |  12.00 - 1.00pm

Effective grant writing is about clarity, structure, and impact. This masterclass will show you how to craft a compelling narrative, structure your application for readability, and apply the KISS principle to keep your writing clear and concise.

Smart ways to use AI in business

Online  |  7 Aug 2025  |  12.30 - 2.30pm

AI (artificial intellegence) has been around for years, but it’s now more accessible and affordable for small businesses. From automating tasks to gaining better customer insights, AI can save time, cut costs, and improve decision-making. In this webinar, we’ll explore how AI has evolved, why clean data is important, and practical ways you can use AI to streamline operations, marketing, and customer management.

Building a compelling brand proposition

Online  |  8 Aug 2025  |  9.30am - 11.30am

In today’s crowded marketplace, a strong brand proposition is key to standing out, attracting customers, and driving sales. Without a clear and compelling message, businesses risk blending into the background.

Your Business and Indigenous Business Australia

Online  |  12 Aug 2025  |  10.00am - 12.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia offers a range of tailored workshops to assist customers in meeting the challenges faced at each stage of the business life cycle.

Latest AI prompts for best results

Online  |  12 Aug 2025  |  9.30am - 11.30am

Using AI (artificial intelligence) tools effectively can transform the way businesses generate content, solve problems, and engage with audiences. However, the quality of AI-driven results depends on how prompts are structured. If you are using AI for content creation, data analysis, or customer engagement, you will gain practical strategies to get the most out of today’s leading AI tools.

Smarter business – planning for success

Online  |  14 Aug 2025  |  12.30 - 2.30pm

An insightful webinar designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs. “Smarter business – planning for success” will guide you through essential planning steps to build a sustainable and successful business. This webinar will provide practical advice and actionable strategies to help you align your personal and professional goals, conduct effective market research, create a strategic business plan, and master financial and time management.

Budgeting and Finance

Online  |  19 Aug 2025  |  4.30 - 7.30pm

Indigenous Business Australia offers a range of tailored workshops to assist customers in meeting the challenges faced at each stage of the business life cycle.

Smarter Finance

Online  |  20 Aug 2025  |  12.30 - 2.30pm

In this webinar we will focus on the importance of why understanding and calculating the break-even point is pivotal for small business owners, especially when approached holistically. This involves considering all aspects of their business to determine the point at which their revenue covers their costs and ultimately aligns business efforts with their goals for both business and personal life.

Foundations for building a successful business

Online  |  21 Aug 2025  |  12.30 - 2.30pm

Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging journey that requires a solid foundation and a clear vision. This webinar will guide you through the essential steps of launching a business with a focus on a holistic approach. We will utilise the “business model canvas” to help you understand and develop your business model, ensuring that every aspect of your business is aligned with your goals and vision.

Time-saving marketing strategies for small business

Online  |  27 Aug 2025  |  12.30 - 2.30pm

This session is designed for small business owners and teams seeking quick, actionable steps to streamline digital marketing, improve efficiency, and save time. Gain practical strategies to drive results without the stress of figuring it out alone, all with minimal time investment.

2025 Central Highlands Business Excellence Awards

Emerald  |  6 Sep 2025

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