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

07 Apr

An Introduction to Work Health and Safety

Online 9.30am - 10.30am

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

  • small business rebate program
  • work health and safety laws
  • risk management
  • training
  • general electrical safety
15 Apr

Master Your Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 Pitch

Online 7.30am - 3.45pm

Perfect your elevator pitch and professional Quad Chart to stand out at Australia’s premier manufacturing event.

16 Apr

Persuasive Presentations and Pitches

Online 1.00 - 4.00pm

Learn how to sell your ideas visually and secure the support of key stakeholders.

17 Apr

ISO readiness information session

Paget 10.00am - 12.30pm

This session is for manufacturing leaders who want information about the following:

  • What is an ISO Certification / Quality Management System
  • What are ISO Certification standards and why are they relevant to manufacturing
  • What benefits can come from holding an ISO certification
  • What are the challenges with implementing a quality management system
  • What is the standard process for obtaining ISO certification
  • What role does leadership play in implementing and sustaining a quality management system
  • Where to find additional information related to obtaining ISO certification / compliance
21 Apr

Initial and Simplified Customer Due Diligence

Online 9.30am - 10.45am

By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand the purpose of initial CDD and how it helps identify customers and identify and manage their ML/TF risk.
  • Identify what information you need to collect and verify for different types of customers.
  • Recognise when different CDD approaches may apply.
05 May

Cyber Wardens Foundations

Online 12.00 - 12.30pm

A short introduction to cyber security that helps you identify the seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business.

06 May

IR Reforms Roadshow

Mackay 8.00 - 10.00am

Isaac Business Chamber’s Business Breakfast will be hosted by Peabody’s Centurion and Coppabella mines. The complimentary breakfast will feature an update from Peabody’s leaders on its growth plans in Queensland.

12 May

AI for Small Businesses

Online 6.00 - 8.00pm

Participants will learn how to use AI to save time, reduce admin tasks, and streamline marketing efforts. This workshop is ideal for any business owners uncertain about Artificial Intelligence and are keen to learn how to use it to optimise activities and support business growth.

12 May

Mentoring for Growth Day

Andergrove 9.00am - 3.00pm

Register for a 1-hour mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business. The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offers free and confidential mentoring sessions where you are matched with business experts to help you understand business processes, talk through a problem in your business or identify business growth opportunities.

13 May

Mentoring for Growth Day

Mackay 9.00am - 3.00pm

Register for a 1-hour mentoring session to help you find the right person to talk to about challenges and opportunities in your business. The Queensland Government’s Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program offers free and confidential mentoring sessions where you are matched with business experts to help you understand business processes, talk through a problem in your business or identify business growth opportunities.

19 May

Free sustainability coaching

Mackay 9.00am - 5.00pm

ecoBiz is a FREE program offered by Business Chamber Queensland that supports businesses with personalised coaching, training, resources and tools to help you save costs, reduce your energy, water and waste use and manage your carbon emissions.

28 May

BBMC May Networking Luncheon

Mackay 12.00 - 2.30pm

The third BBMC Networking Luncheon for 2026 will feature a keynote fireside chat with Thiess.

28 May

TechVerge 2026

Mackay 7.30am - 2.00pm

Tech Verge is Greater Whitsunday Innovation’s premier annual technology conference, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts from across the region and beyond.

This two-day event features keynote presentations, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and a showcase of cutting-edge technologies and startups.

09 Jun

Lean Manufacturing and Cultural Maturity Workshop

Paget 8.30am - 4.00pm

An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Philosophy and offers solutions to the challenges in change management processes.

18 Jun

Tendering – Top Ten Tips

Online 10.30 - 11.30am

Improve your chances of tendering success!

From planning your response to submitting your tender, this 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.

23 Jun

Capability Statement Workshop

Online 10.30 - 11.30am

Building capability statements that help your business thrive!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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