Capability Statement Webinar
Learn how to create a professional Capability Statement showcasing your business strengths and positions you for tendering success.
Queensland
10
Feb
12
Feb
Intelligent Automation: AI’s Role in Modern Manufacturing
Join us for a practical 1 hour workshop with Presenters from ARM Hub, designed specifically for manufacturing leaders to:
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Learn why AI matters to your operations and future growth
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Understand what AI adoption means for your business
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Discover the first actionable steps you can take today.
18
Feb
Official Opening of the Flexi-Lab
The Flexi-Lab represents a significant investment by the Queensland State Government in advanced capability, collaboration and regional economic development. As part of the Future Industries Hub, the Flexi-Lab will support industry-led innovation, skills development and the growth of emerging technologies aligned with Queensland’s future industries and resources priorities.
24
Feb
METS & More: Diversification Forum
The METS & MORE Diversification Forum is set to explore workable solutions for regional METS manufacturers to unlock new markets, leverage specialised skills, and drive long-term growth — grounded in the Greater Whitsunday region’s own strategic vision for diversification.
26
Feb
2026 Mayor’s Breakfast
This is a chance for local businesses to network, hear from Mayor Vea Vea, Isaac Business Chamber and an expert panel on key industry insights and opportunities for the Isaac Region.
02
Mar
Mastering Microsoft 365
Diving deeper into Excel’s capabilities, this session looks at data analysis tools, formatting, and creating visual tools to make your data shine.
02
Mar
Microsoft Word
Revisit a classic program, and discover the features and updates that make it a far more useful tool in your tech stack these days. Get to grips with document basics, and see how to build your skills to produce professional, functional, and consistent documentation that you can be proud of sending out.
03
Mar
Mentoring for Growth Day
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.
04
Mar
Automation and AI Workshop
Demystify automation and AI, removing the complexity and confusion to understand how tools already inside Word, Outlook and Teams can significantly reduce the time and energy spent on repetitive (but important) tasks.
04
Mar
Microsoft Outlook Workshop
So much more than ‘just’ email! Outlook is a powerhouse for productivity and efficiency, across email management, calendar organisation, and task scheduling.
04
Mar
Mentoring for Growth Day
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.
04
Mar
Exploring the AI opportunities for your business
This session explores how AI is shaping our nation’s future, with practical insights for businesses of all sizes and industries.
05
Mar
Australian Government Procurement for Suppliers workshop
This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities.
05
Mar
Collaboration and the Cloud
Understand how to safely manage your files and information, work with others (both inside and outside of your organisation), and ensure that information is accessible using SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
06
Mar
RIN International Women’s Day
Resource Industry Network continues to celebrate successful women each year through our International Women’s Day Business Lunch. This annual signature event features inspirational leaders and diversity champions who share insights into their careers, the importance of inclusion, and how to create balance.
12
Mar
Building your best tender response supplier workshop
This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission.
16
Mar
Mackay Robotic/Cobot Roadshow
This roadshow brings together technology providers and industry specialists to share honest insights into how robots and cobots are being used today, how Australia compares with leading international markets, and where automation genuinely adds value, and where it doesn’t.
Alongside live demonstrations, the day is designed to encourage open discussion around capability, limitations, return on investment, skills, and implementation pathways, with plenty of time for questions, conversation, and networking with peers and experts.
17
Mar
Integrated Manufacturing Systems Masterclass
Integrating business systems in a manufacturing business is crucial as it streamlines operations and enhances data accuracy.
17
Mar
Tendering – Top Ten Tips Webinar
Discover the top ten tendering tips that will help your business stand out and be compliant in competitive procurement.
19
Mar
Applied AI for Regional Decision‑Makers
Utilising the Microsoft AI ecosystem (CoPilot and Azure AI) to empower regional decision makers with data insights and capabilities.
Delivered by: Daniel Brown (Microsoft Copilot MVP) from Frontrow Technology
Regional decision‑makers are busy – and most aren’t looking for more tools or tech jargon. They want clarity, confidence and practical ways to improve the decisions they make every day.
19
Mar
Capability Statement Workshop
By attending the workshop you will learn:
• why a capability statement is important
• how to use your capability statement to market your product or service
• how to use your capability statement to accompany contract tender submissions
• best-practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement
• how to access the latest information on Queensland’s supply chain opportunities
24
Mar
Capability Statement Workshop
By attending the workshop you will learn:
• why a capability statement is important
• how to use your capability statement to market your product or service
• how to use your capability statement to accompany contract tender submissions
• best-practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement
• how to access the latest information on Queensland’s supply chain opportunities
25
Mar
Effective Contract Delivery
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
26
Mar
AI’s Role in Modern Manufacturing
A practical 1 hour workshop with Presenters from ARM Hub, designed specifically for manufacturing leaders to:
- Learn why AI matters to your operations and future growth
- Understand what AI adoption means for your business
- Discover the first actionable steps you can take today.
12
May
Mentoring for Growth Day
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
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.
28
May
TechVerge 2026
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
An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Philosophy and offers solutions to the challenges in change management processes.
18
Jun
Tendering – Top Ten Tips
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
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.
For more information on the Local Buying Program in Queensland contact:
Emma McCullagh
