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

Energy bill relief

National  |  17 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025

If you have a small business, you may be eligible to receive up to $325 off your small business electricity bill over the 2024—25 financial year. To be eligible you will need to:

Meet the Buyer – Cultana Training Area Redevelopment

Whyalla  |  13 Feb 2025  |  3.00 - 6.00pm

As part of their commitment to ensuring local participation, Intract want to better understand the capacity and skills available in the region to maximise opportunities for collaboration.

Introduction to Project Management

Roxby Downs  |  21 Feb 2025  |  9.00am - 4.30pm

This course increases confidence and competence in the fundamentals of effective project management. Cost of the course is generally $695pp but due to funding through the Local Buying Foundation we are able to offer the course at a highly subsidised cost of just $550pp..

Build your First Nations Cultural Capability

Online  |  26 Feb 2025  |  9.30am - 1.00pm AEST

Join seasoned executive leader and facilitator Lil Gordon for this half day online seminar and gain a strong foundation of knowledge about how to respectfully work with and engage First Nations people and their culture. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and learn skills that will improve your cultural capability in the workplace.

Signature Program

Online  |  3 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2025

This 12-week program takes a deep dive into all 13 modules and empowers event organisers with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to revitalise their event. It will reshape thinking, ignite connections, unify communities and help event organisers to develop effective strategies, systems and processes that will ensure long term success and viability.

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.

Quad Chart and Capability Statement Workshop

Whyalla  |  12 Mar 2025  |  10.00am - 2.30pm

These interactive FREE workshops are tailored to help you create a professional Quad Chart and Capability Statement – essential tools to showcase your business’ strengths. They are often a requirement in the procurement process for major projects. Through the workshop you will:

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.

Quad Chart and Capability Statement Workshop

Whyalla  |  21 May 2025  |  10.00am - 2.30pm

These interactive FREE workshops are tailored to help you create a professional Quad Chart and Capability Statement – essential tools to showcase your business’ strengths. They are often a requirement in the procurement process for major projects. Through the workshop you will:

Signature Program

Online  |  1 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025

This 12-week program takes a deep dive into all 13 modules and empowers event organisers with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to revitalise their event. It will reshape thinking, ignite connections, unify communities and help event organisers to develop effective strategies, systems and processes that will ensure long term success and viability.