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Local Buying Foundation - Queensland
July to September 2020 | Quarterly eNews
Central Highlands | Isaac | Mackay
 
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eNews Overview - scroll down to find out more!

  • LBF Chairman's National Message
  • July - September in Review Video
  • Congratulations to the CH Vet Network and the Drones for Schools project on being finalists in the QLD Training Awards.
  • Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee Update
  • Approved projects this quarter
  • Funding round closing November 20, 2020
  • Office 365 Training - Coming to You!
  • B.I.G. Futures Fund
  • Ready Set Go on AgFrontier 2.0
  • Upcoming Events

Local Buying Foundation National Update

 
 
Melissa Westcott (C-Res Director)
Chair of Local Buying Foundation QLD & NSW
Welcome to our latest edition of the Local Buying Foundation (LBF) eNews. In the last quarter (July to September), the LBF has seen the first of the B.I.G. Futures Fund projects begin to close out.  The Fund was able to provide funding to business, industry and economic groups to implement programs to provide prompt support to their members and local businesses during the initial impact of COVID-19.

We have focused our time on ensuring the Local Buying Foundation can support funding applicants where able. This includes adapting to ensure an easy process for projects needing to postpone or reschedule. This fund will remain open while there is still need for projects that relate directly to supporting businesses through COVID-19.

The continued success of theLocal Buying Program (LBP), has enabled the LBF to support 136 projects with a total value of $3,884,907 injected back into local business communities in Queensland (since 2012). 17 projects with a total value of $328,858 have been approved in local business communities in New South Wales (since 2017). Most recently, two projects with a total value of $10,500 have been approved to see the Foundation off to a great start in Western Australian business communities.

The Local Buying Foundation is in the process of reaching its goal of having an operating foundation in each state where the Local Buying Program operates. The successful launch of the WA Foundation which resulted in funding for the Port Hedland and Newman Business Awards is just the beginning.

Plans are in place for to soon launch the Local Buying Foundation in South Australia. This means each state's Local Buying Program will also be contributing to a foundation to support building business communities in the local regions/shires.

Please reach out and contact us on 1800 536 663 or email info@localbuyingfoundation.com.au if you would like to discuss our projects or funding options available.

July - September in Review

This year continues to be an interesting one, with many of our approved sponsorships and events needing to be postponed until 2021. While we may not be able to meet in person, the Local Buying Foundation continues to support a wide range of projects and initiatives which assist businesses and business communities across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Check out the latest video below:

Congratulations to the Drones for Schools Project
Congratulations to the CH VET Network - Drones for Schools Project which was a finalist in the 2020 Queensland Training Awards, Premiers Industry Collaboration Award. The project is now in its third year of funding from the Local Buying Foundation and has seen cohorts of students from across the Central Highlands and Isaac regions attain their Certificate III in Aviation, CASA Accredited Remote Pilot License and the Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate.

While the Drones for Schools Project did not win the Premier's Industry Collaboration Award, their achievement was  outstanding, being named as one of the top three finalists for the award.

This project has presented a number of innovative experiences to students and has set them up with certificates and training to help them in future workforces.

The Local Buying Foundation is extremely proud to partner with CH VET Network to provide continued funding for this project.
Welcome to the LBF Advisory Committee, Arjan!
The Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee (LBFAC) welcomes new member, Arjan Bloemer.

Joining the committee as the Central Highlands Economic Development Representative, Arjan has recently been appointed as the new CEO of Central Highlands Development Corporation after the retirement of Sandra Hobbs.

The LBFAC looks forward to welcoming Arjan to the committee and his previous experience working across a range of industries and regions in Australia, in senior executive and managing director roles, will be beneficial to the Local Buying Foundation.
Latest Funding Round Approved Applicants
Congratulations to the following organisations were approved for funding the below-listed projects in the July to September quarter:

  • Central Highlands Development Corporation | AgFrontier 2.0 - Regional AgTech Catlyst
  • Central Highlands Development Corporation | Industry and Innovation Forum
  • CHRRUP | App Based Workplace Health and Safety System for Agriculture
  • Resource Centre of Excellence | Enabling Future Work Skills Development
  • Mackay Tourism | Mackay Region Visitor Guide

Learn more by visiting our website or contacting our Project Officers on 1800 536 663.

Funding Round Open

The Local Buying Foundation supports funding applications from $1,500 sponsorships through to $500,000 projects, which meet the needs of building sustainable business communities for the future.

The online funding application has been reworked for 2020 to include improved formatting, new funding categories and streamlined processes for funding requests. For more information, please read on, visit our website or contact our Project Officers on 1800 536 663.

 
Office 365 Training - Coming to YOU!
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Office 365 Workshops are coming to a community near you!

Learn how to work collaboratively and productively through the use of Office 365 programs including Teams, One Note, Outlook, Planner and more.

Places are limited, so click the image below to book and avoid missing out!
B.I.G. Futures Fund
Providing rapid support to Business groups, Economic and Industry Groups
Greater Whitsunday Food Network | Regional Farmer and Agritourism Development Project

This program works to support, train, engage with and encourage our regional food producers to embrace the concepts and activities relevant to agritourism, to focus on developing their businesses, drawing on tools to enhance resilience and sustainability.



CHRRUP
| Website Podcast Project

This project has enabled CHRRUP to continue to connect, interact and collaborate with businesses through up to date information via easily accessible and highly engaging Podcasts!



Mackay Tourism | COVID-19 Tourism Recovery Program

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact the Tourism Industry and Mackay Tourism created a project to develop education material and webinars to support businesses through this time.

Reset for Success Webinar Series

Business Reset Series


Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce | #BuyMackay

This campaign promotes local businesses and community during COVID-19, along with marketing the region and encouraging local spend. #BuyMackay has also developed webinars with information for businesses on leveraging local.

#BuyMackay Facebook Page


Resource Industry Network | Leadership Lens Webinar Series

This project takes a look at the leaders in the community and how they are managing their teams during the unprecedented times of COVID-19.

Leadership Lens Webinar Series
Ready, Set, Go! on Agfrontier 2.0
 
AgFrontier 2.0 is underway - this includes the Entrepreneur in Residence program with SwarmFarm Robotics.
In July, the Local Buying Foundation funded AgFrontier 2.0: Regional AgTech Catalyst. The Central Highlands Development Corporation project was developed to support AgTech businesses in Central Highlands and Isaac to gain access to support and development opportunities.

The funding provided for AgFrontier 2.0 project has allowed CHDC to onboard an AgTech Project Manager to roll out a range of studies, opportunities and events including:

  • AgTeCH21 Event
  • Beef Tech Breakfast
  • SwarmFarm Robotics Entrepreneur in Residence Program
  • Domestic Missions
  • Map and Gap Analysis of Regional Technology Entrepreneurship and Skills Development
  • Smaller monthly events which provide training and networking opportunities

By focusing on the three pillars of Incubation, widespread engagement, and ecosystem growth, AgFrontier 2.0; Regional AgTech Catalyst will foster innovation and growing productivity across all industry sectors.

Upcoming Events
OFFICE 365 WORKSHOPS | MACKAY, ISAAC, CENTRAL HIGHLANDS | LBF INITIATIVE
Mackay - 20 - 22 October | Emerald - 3 - 4 November | Dysart - 5 November | Moranbah - 6 November

Office 365 Workshops are coming to a place near you - all levels offered and the opportunity to gain essential skills to collaborate and manage projects using Office 365 software including Teams, One Note, Planner and more.

More Information

SMALL BUSINESS MONTH | ISAAC | Greater Whitsunday Alliance
Greater Whitsunday Alliance have developed a program of training and events for Isaac Small Business Month. This project was funded by the Local Buying Foundation and brings a range of opportunities to small businesses across the Isaac.
Digital Marketing - Unplugged | Dysart
28 October

Brand Power - Networking Dinner | Moranbah
29 October

Clermont Beef Expo | Clermont
30 October

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