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.

Ai in Accounting with Gavan Porter

Mackay  |  26 Sep 2024  |  5.00 - 7.00pm

Join Gavan Porter for a quick look at some of the innovative AI tools transforming accounting, bookkeeping, and finance-related software technology stacks. Get an inside view of the cutting-edge innovations reshaping how we manage accounting today. Perfect for anyone curious about where the future of accounting is heading.

Indigenous Business Month Starts

National  |  1 Oct 2024

Indigenous Business Month collectively calls upon First Nations business owners and their non-Indigenous allies, to gather online and in community, to celebrate First Nations businsesses, our stories, and our ways of doing business.

AEMEE Annual Conference – Save the Date

Fremantle  |  2 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2024

Ticket details will be announced soon.

RIN Industry Briefing

Mackay  |  4 Oct 2024  |  11.45am start

Join the ranks of successful professionals who leverage our Industry Briefings to stay competitive and informed. Enhance your professional development, build powerful connections, and gain the insights needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced industry landscape.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  10 Oct 2024  |  10.30am - 1.30pm

The purpose of this workshop is to help find ways to make your business stand out. We will uncover how to build your brand, target your audience and start a marketing strategy.

Green Mining

Online  |  14 Oct 2024  |  2.00 - 2.45pm

Green Mining: Exploring Electrification & Decarbonisation Trials will feature Austmine Members championing the eco-friendly transformation of mining operations. Attend this session to learn about groundbreaking trials, developments, and strategies that are propelling the industry towards electrification and decarbonisation.

First Nations Employment and Economic Development Forum

Melbourne  |  15 Oct 2024 - 17 Oct 2024  |  8.30am - 500pm

he 2024 First Nations Employment and Economic Development Forum provides a platform for collaboration and problem-solving, bringing together corporations, community and First Nations business leaders. This national Forum is proudly backed by the state and regional based members of National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance Working Group. 

Whether you’re from remote or regional Australia, working to improve First Nations employment outcomes or a First Nations entrepreneur looking to grow your business, this forum offers networking and educational opportunities for you.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  16 Oct 2024  |  6.00 - 9.00pm

The purpose of this workshop is to help find ways to make your business stand out. We will uncover how to build your brand, target your audience and start a marketing strategy.

RIN Professional Development Conference

Mackay  |  23 Oct 2024  |  8.00am - 4.00pm

This year’s conference will provide you with the skills, knowledge and insights to facilitate your journey to becoming a strong, informed and inspiring leader. Learn the importance of creating a healthy workplace culture and motivating your team for optimum performance.

First Nations Trade and Talent Exhibition

South Mackay  |  24 Oct 2024  |  9.00am - 5.00pm

Do you want to diversify your supply chain through Indigenous procurement? Come along and meet your future business suppliers at our event.

Create a Lean Business Plan

Online  |  29 Oct 2024  |  10.30am - 1.30pm

The purpose of this workshop is to bring together all of the Business Essentials workshops and prepare a Lean Business Plan to focus your goals and showcase your business.

Create a Lean Business Plan

Online  |  30 Oct 2024  |  6.00 - 9.00pm

The purpose of this workshop is to bring together all of the Business Essentials workshops and prepare a Lean Business Plan to focus your goals and showcase your business.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  12 Nov 2024  |  10.30am - 1.30pm

The purpose of this workshop is to help find ways to make your business stand out. We will uncover how to build your brand, target your audience and start a marketing strategy.

AgTech24

Emerald  |  20 Nov 2024 - 21 Nov 2024  |  9.00am - 5.00pm

Day 1 – Emerald Town Hall – Presentations, Panels, Trade Displays, Networking, Dinner
Day 2 – Smart Cropping Centre Emerald – In Field Demonstrations

Create a Lean Business Plan

Online  |  21 Nov 2024  |  10.30am - 1.30pm

The purpose of this workshop is to bring together all of the Business Essentials workshops and prepare a Lean Business Plan to focus your goals and showcase your business.

Marketing Fundamentals

Online  |  3 Dec 2024  |  10.30am - 1.30pm

The purpose of this workshop is to help find ways to make your business stand out. We will uncover how to build your brand, target your audience and start a marketing strategy.

Coffee & Catch Ups

Port Hedland  |  10 Dec 2024  |  10.00 - 11.30am

Join Pilbara Ports CEO Samuel McSkimming and the PHCCI team for a update on the Lumsden Point Project and Marina.

Create a Lean Business Plan

Online  |  12 Dec 2024  |  10.30am - 1.30pm

The purpose of this workshop is to bring together all of the Business Essentials workshops and prepare a Lean Business Plan to focus your goals and showcase your business.