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Local Buying Foundation - Western Australia
July to September | Quarterly eNews
Shire of East PIlbara | Town of Port Hedland
 
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eNews Overview - scroll down to find out more!
  • LBF Chairman's National Message
  • July - September in Review Video
  • Local Buying Foundation Advisory Committee Update
  • B.I.G. Futures Fund
  • LBF Funding Round - Closing October 30, 2020
  • Newman Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
  • Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards
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 the Local 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 a 2020 launch of 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
Check out our 2020 year in review video below to see what the Local Buying Foundation has achieved this past financial year.

While we may not be able to meet in person, the Local Buying Foundation continues to support a wide range of projects and initiatives that support businesses and business communities across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Check out the latest video below:
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Advisory Committee Membership
 
B.I.G. Futures Fund
The Local Buying Foundation aims to support Business, Economic and Industry Groups (B.I.G.) facing significant challenges from COVID-19 through the establishment of the B.I.G. Futures Fund.

The B.I.G Futures Fund provides financial assistance to relevant Business, Economic and Industry groups to assist with the continued delivery of services to their membership/business base during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The B.I.G. Futures Fund will continue to be open for applications that align with the focus category of Business and Industry Innovation to these target groups to provide response measures which support members quickly and easily.

Learn more by visiting our website or contacting our Project Officers on 1800 536 663.
LBF Funding Round Open
The first funding round is now open for WA! The Local Buying Foundation focuses on supporting projects that build the capabilities and capacity of businesses and business communities.

If you have a project that you think aligns with the Local Buying Foundation's funding categories, contact the project officers today to access support to complete the application.
Newman Business Excellence Awards
The Local Buying Foundation was excited to be a Gold Sponsor of the Newman Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Business Excellence Awards.

Celebrating the best in business across a range of categories, the Awards event sold out of tickets within days of their release. The Local Buying Foundation sponsored the Retailer of the Year Award, which was awarded to local business, Chicken Treat Newman.

The Local Buying Foundation would like to congratulate all of the nominees and winners announced during the evening, and we look forward to next year!
2020 Under the Stars Winners

Apprentice of the Year

Jessica Scanlon - BHP

Hospitality/Tourism of the Year

KG Thai and Chinese Kitchen

Home-Based/Micro Business of the Year

Chinnock Publishing - Katie Chinnock

Medium Enterprise of the Year

Chicken Treat Newman

Small Enterprise of the Year

Sanitair & Heart and Home WA



Small Enterprise of the Year

Sanitair & Heart and Home WA

Community Organisation of the Year

Newman Neighbourhood Centre

Customer Service of the Year

Nanda Beckett - Pilbara Dental Centre

Innovator of the Year

Russell Chappelow - Newman Primary School

Retailer of the Year

Chicken Treat Newman
 
Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce
Business of the Year Awards
The Local Buying Foundation is excited to be a sponsor of the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards. Events like this celebrate business excellence and promote collaboration and networking. One of the Local Buying Foundation's key funding categories is the Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences and Events.
The Local Buying Foundation is a critical element of the Local Buying Program in WA
delivered by BHP in partnership with C-Res.
 
 
 
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