Register

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

Queensland

Events

14 Jul

WHS Reality Check

Mackay 8.30am - 12.30pm

Leadership, Liability and Risk Controls That Stand Up to Scrutiny

WHS compliance is not a paperwork exercise. It is a legal obligation that carries personal consequences – regardless of whether you were present when an incident occurred.

Please join us for any or all of our training workshops if you are a director, CEO, operations or site manager, HSE advisor, project manager, supervisor, HR professional or anyone who makes decisions affecting workplace safety.

15 Jul

LegalVision – When AI Goes Wrong: What Your Business Is Liable For – VIRTUAL

Online 10.30am - 11.15pm

When AI generates content on your behalf, your business can be held responsible for it – even if you didn’t write it, review it, or know it was wrong.

The risks span multiple areas: consumer law, copyright, defamation, and more. A single AI incident can expose your business to claims across all of them at once.

15 Jul

Think You’d Like a Trade? Meet a Manufacturing Apprentice

Online 10.30 - 11.15am

Join us for a live onlinecareer conversation where senior secondary students can hear directly from a young apprentice working in the manufacturing industry today. This short, interactive session provides students with the opportunity to gain honest insights into apprenticeships, manufacturing careers, and the pathway from school into the workforce.

15 Jul

Workforce Evolve

Online 11.00am - 12.30pm

Learn how to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse and skilled team and connect with specialist partners to further extend your inclusive workplace practices. Online workshops are interactive sessions where you will gain hands‑on tools, templates and practical guidance you can apply immediately in your business.

16 Jul

Indigenous Business Australia – Create a Lean Business Plan – VIRTUAL

Online 9.30am - 12.00pm

In the final workshop of the series, participants bring together information gained from the other workshops and their own research.

Using their business development learner guide, participants will develop a lean business plan and showcase their business.

20 Jul

Austmine Networking Event

Paget 4.00 - 600pm

This event is a perfect opportunity for industry professionals to connect and build new relationships, whilst enjoying a drink in a relaxed setting., offering a unique setting to come together, share insights, and build valuable connections in a casual setting over drinks and canapes.

21 Jul

Tendering – Top Ten Tips

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

Do you want to stand out from your competitors and improve your chances of winning tenders? Our tips will assist you to write an effective tender response ,outlining your expertise, experience and value-add activities of your business when submitting tenders to procurement managers responsible for assessing if you are the right fit for their supply chain.

21 Jul

Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition

Mackay 9.00am - 5.00pm

QME is the largest mining event in Queensland, featuring more than 300 suppliers and attracting more than 5,000 visitors in 2024. QME provides unmatched exposure for companies who want to get their products and services in front of mining professionals in Queensland. Alongside the exhibition floor, QME includes a free-to-attend leadership series that addresses the current needs of the industry and will provide direct benefit to many mining functions.

21 Jul

The Bottom Line

Mackay 8.00am

What’s ahead for the economy, and what does it mean for your business?

Join the Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce for The Bottom Line, our annual New Financial Year economic update featuring leading commodities expert Robin Griffin, Director of Commodity Insights.

Robin will unpack the trends shaping global and Australian markets and explore what they could mean for regional businesses, investment, and the year ahead.

21 Jul

Improving Workforce Performance in Underground Mining

Online 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.

22 Jul

Cashflow to Capital

Mackay 4.30 - 5.30pm

This short, 1‑hour session breaks down how everyday Australian founders, Small and Medium Businesses can raise up to $2 million from private investors, without a prospectus, using real-world equity pathways that already exist. You’ll learn how Australia’s private capital rules work, why most businesses never hear about them, and how new platforms are making equity raising simpler, clearer and more accessible, especially for founders outside major capital cities.

22 Jul

Queensland Mining Awards Gala Dinner

Mackay 6.00 - 11.00pm

It’s the biggest night on the Queensland mining industry calendar, as suppliers, contractors and decision-makers swap boots for black-tie and high-vis for high fashion.

Hosted by the Bowen Basin Mining Club in partnership with the Queensland Resources Council, the Gala Dinner will highlight businesses of all sizes excelling in the Queensland mining industry.

22 Jul

Mine Pitch at QME 2026

Mackay 10.00am - 5.00pm

The Queensland Mining Expo is one of Queensland’s leading mining events, attracting thousands of attendees across mining, engineering and technology and creating a strong platform to showcase your solution to industry decision-makers.

This is a unique opportunity to pitch your product or service to a panel of industry leaders actively seeking practical solutions.

23 Jul

Building Business Excellence Masterclass

South Mackay 7.00 - 9.30am

Join Associate Professor Sarel Gronum from The University of Queensland (UQ) for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass in Mackay, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge.

Competitive advantage isn’t luck; it comes from innovation and making deliberate choices that change how you compete. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how successful businesses build competitive advantage and outperform their peers.

05 Aug

Free Sustainability Coaching

Mackay 9.00am - 5.00pm

ecoBiz is a FREE program offered by Business Chamber Queensland supporting businesses with personalised coaching, training, resources and tools to help you save costs, reducing your energy, water and waste use and better manage your carbon emissions. A specialist coach will visit with you at your business premises, undertaking an audit and an assessment, identifying ways where you can save money on your business energy, water and waste costs.

11 Aug

Building Business Excellence Masterclass

Mackay 7.00 - 9.30am

Join Associate Professor Sarel Gronum from The University of Queensland (UQ) for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass in Mackay, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge. Competitive advantage isn’t luck; it comes from innovation and making deliberate choices that change how you compete. In this hands-on masterclass, you’ll learn how successful businesses build competitive advantage and outperform their peers. You’ll leave with a practical set of tools and decision rules you can apply immediately to guide strategic choices, focus effort where it matters most, and build an advantage that supports sustainable growth.

11 Aug

Supply Nation Connect

Perth 9.00am - 5.00pm

Supply Nation’s annual flagship event heads west – to the lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation in Boorloo (Perth).

Across two inspiring days, Connect 2026 brings together leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers to celebrate progress and spark opportunity. The program features the Knowledge Forum, Indigenous Business Tradeshow and Gala Awards Dinner.

This year’s theme, Journey, reflects progress, growth, and resilience. It honours the enduring foundations of trade and entrepreneurship that sustain Indigenous economies and represents the legacy being built for future generations.

18 Aug

Mackay Job Fair

Mackay 10.00am - 1.00pm

Attendees can explore career opportunities, Apprenticeships Lane to discover apprenticeship’s, connect with employers and service providers, and learn about current job vacancies.

19 Aug

Raising Capital 101

Online 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Ready to fund your next move? Join us for Raising Capital 101, an insightful webinar designed to demystify the capital raising process and give you the tools to approach investors with confidence.

Whether you’re a founder preparing for your first raise, a business leader exploring growth funding, or simply curious about how capital markets work, this session will cover the fundamentals you need to know.

20 Aug

Employing Your First Staff Member

Online 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Ready to grow your business but not sure where to start when it comes to hiring? This practical webinar is designed to guide small business owners through the key steps of hiring your first employee, giving you the confidence to build your team the right way.

29 Aug

Best in Business Awards

Mackay 5.30 - 9.30pm

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated relaunch of the Best in Business Awards in Mackay. This event will celebrate the achievements and innovations of our local businesses, shining a spotlight on the talent and dedication within our community.

02 Sep

Effective Contract Delivery

Online 10.00 - 11.00am

Want to ensure smooth contract delivery to help win ongoing business? Do you want to learn the Critical Contract Checks to navigate the complexities of contract delivery with confidence?

This one-hour Effective Contract Delivery webinar will:

  • provide the Critical Contract Checks that you need to make before signing
  • provide you with an overview of some process you can implement to track your contract delivery performance
  • provide examples of common mistakes to avoid
11 Sep

KDCCI Chamber Connect

Karratha 9.00am - 10.00am

At the Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KDCCI), we believe in the power of connection and community. We’re excited to invite you to our Chamber Connect, an informal gathering where you can network, share ideas, and build relationships over a cup of coffee.

04 Nov

KDCCI Business Breakfast Briefing: Major Projects

Karratha 7.30am - 9.00am

KDCCI’s quarterly Business Breakfast Briefings provide the local business community with high-level updates and insights. These sessions bring together business owners and key decision-makers to discuss topics that impact our region, share relevant information, and offer opportunities for networking and advocacy.

For more information on the Local Buying Program in Queensland contact:

Lindsey Durnsford

Business Development Advisor - East

lindsey.durnsford@c-res.com.au

1800536663