Events listed below are either of relevance to the local business community or are delivered or sponsored by the Local Buying Program.

Introduction to Project Management Short Course – Roxby Downs

Roxby Downs  |  13 Sep 2024  |  9.00am-4.30pm

The University of Adelaide’s popular short course, From Team Member to Team Leader. This course increases confidence and competence in the fundamentals of effective project management. It is suitable for participants with limited or no knowledge of project management principles and tools.

This course is subsidised thanks to funding from the Local Buying Foundation.

BHP Smart Mining Networking Event

Adelaide  |  17 Sep 2024  |  4.00 - 6.00pm

This event is a perfect opportunity for industry professionals to connect and build new relationships, while also gaining valuable insights from one of the industry’s leading experts.

Business Port Pirie End of Year Awards

Port Pirie  |  20 Sep 2024  |  6.00pm

Join Business Port Pirie for our highly anticipated Annual Dinner and Awards Night! This year, we are thrilled to reintroduce the awards after many years, and we can’t wait to celebrate our local business community.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Local Buying Foundation.

Introduction to Project Management Short Course – Port Pirie

Port Pirie  |  25 Sep 2024  |  9.00am-4.30pm

The University of Adelaide’s popular short course, From Team Member to Team Leader. This course increases confidence and competence in the fundamentals of effective project management. It is suitable for participants with limited or no knowledge of project management principles and tools.

This course is subsidised thanks to funding from the Local Buying Foundation.

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.

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.

First Nations Business Showcase

Adelaide  |  24 Oct 2024  |  10.00am - 3.00pm

The Circle was proud to present the First Nations Business Showcase (SA) 2023 at the Adelaide Showgrounds, hosting over 130 First Nations businesses, who came together with over 1,300 registered guests.

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.

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.

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.

Driving Footfall and Traffic into your Business by Building a Community Footprint

Online  |  11 Feb 2025  |  1.00 - 2.00pm

Foot traffic low? Our 1-hour webinar shows you how to build a community footprint that will drive people into your physical or online store. Turn your location into a destination.

Measuring your Marketing Performance

Online  |  11 Mar 2025  |  1.00 - 2.00pm

Is your marketing paying off? Learn how to gauge your performance using key metrics and analytics in this informative 1-hour webinar. Make data-driven decisions that drive growth.

The Marketing Ecosystem & Integrated Sales and Marketing Plan

Stirling  |  27 Mar 2025  |  10.00am - 1.00pm

Confused by the maze that is modern marketing? Join us for a dynamic face-to-face workshop that covers everything from integrated marketing plans to Facebook’s potent promotional tools. Learn how to navigate the modern marketing landscape, and make Facebook work for you. This workshop is essential for anyone serious about driving business growth.