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

25 Jul

Cashflow for Small Business Success

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.

29 Jul

Tendering – Top Ten Tips

Online 10.00 - 11.00am

From planning your response to submitting your tender, this online workshop will give you the top ten tips to tendering. Our tips will help you improve your approach to tendering and how to address the non-price criteria in tender documents.

30 Jul

Capability Statement Workshop

Mackay 9.00am - 1.00pm

This practical workshop will assist you develop and prepare an effective capability statement to help your business thrive.

30 Jul

AI Powered Video Creation

Online 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.

05 Aug

B2B Brews

Ooralea 8.00 - 9.00am

Today’s Brews are Proudly brought to you one of our wonderful Chamber Members VELLA’S FOOD STORE! Join us in Ooralea for a fresh winter brews and even fresher business connections!

05 Aug

Building blocks for business success

Online 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.

05 Aug

Capability Statement Workshop

Online 10.00 - 11.00am

A capability statement is a tool that allows procurement teams to assess your expertise and achievements, as well as your potential to deliver goods and services. It outlines the capabilities and skills of your business. It 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.

12 Aug

Your Business and Indigenous Business Australia

Online 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.

12 Aug

SEO like a pro

Online 1.00 - 3.00pm

Having strong search engine ranking is one of the most mysterious and frustrating parts of owning a website. Search engine optimisation is the process of making improvements to your website to improve its rankings. Thankfully what works well for search engines also works well for customers!

13 Aug

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

Mackay 8.30am - 3.00pm

Raise your awareness of the 8 waste streams in business, learn how to reduce waste, become more productive and improve business culture!

19 Aug

Budgeting and Finance

Online 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.

22 Aug

RIN Awards

Mackay 6.00pm - 12.00am

The RIN Awards recognise the significant achievements and enterprise that local businesses are demonstrating across seven categories including inclusion and diversity, expansion into new markets, safety foremost, standing out from the crowd, connecting in the community, champion culture and manufacturing excellence.

22 Aug

RIN Awards

Mackay 6.00 - 11.30pm

The RIN Awards recognise the significant achievements and enterprise that local businesses are demonstrating across seven categories including inclusion and diversity, expansion into new markets, safety foremost, standing out from the crowd, connecting in the community, champion culture and manufacturing excellence.

25 Aug

Goods and Services Tax

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.

29 Aug

Best in Business

Mackay 5.30 - 9.30pm

This event will celebrate the achievements and innovations of our local businesses, shining a spotlight on the talent and dedication within our community.

Join us at the DISPENSARY from 5:30 for drinks, photos and canapes, before heading over to the Mackay Masonic Hall for a night of celebration!

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.

18 Sep

Women in Manufacturing

Mackay 7.00 - 9.30am

Join us to celebrate women in the manufacturing industry in the Mackay region!

25 Sep

Hiring and Paying Workers

Online 11.30am - 12.30pm

Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.

09 Oct

Indigenous Business Expo

Mackay 7.30am - 3.00pm

Local businesses and procurement professionals are invited to the 4th annual Indigenous Business Expo for the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

The event highlights culture, innovation, capability, and diversity of First Nations businesses across many business sectors. It’s an opportunity for procurement teams and decision-makers in mining, manufacturing, government, health, tourism, arts, education, construction, and agriculture to connect directly with Indigenous suppliers and explore future partnerships.

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

Emma McCullagh

Business Development Lead

emma.mccullagh@c-res.com.au

1800536663

Lindsey Durnsford

Business Development Advisor - East

lindsey.durnsford@c-res.com.au

1800536663