First Nations Trade and Talent Exhibition 2024 Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday

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

Harrup Park

October is Indigenous Business a time to celebrate local First Nations businesses from around the region month targeting the different sectors and support servicesAre you considering, diversifying your supply chain? Do you have an Indigenous procurement strategy? Come along, start the conversation and see the immense capability and competency of First Nations businesses in the Mackay, Issac and Whitsunday region.Come along to the Mackay First Nations Trade and Talent exhibition to meet your future business suppliers face to face and commence your procurement journey.

Agenda

Welcome to Country by the Yuwi people, Mayor Welcome by Greg Williamson and Official Opening by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Ms Yonni Foan.

Opening  - Supplier ONLY

Brendan Bishop from Indigenous Business Builders - Creating strong and sustainable Indigenous businesses and economies. Successful First Nations business owners sharing knowledge and experiences. Supplier ONLY

Building Blak Business - Business Planning Workshop Supplier ONLY

Peter Berardi from State Development - How to stand out from the crowd, why is a capability statement important? Best practices fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement, writing for your audience. Supplier ONLY

Building Blak Business - Introduction to Capability Statement Supplier ONLY

Tchundal Malar Aboriginal Dance Troupe is a vibrant and multi-generational group known for their captivating performances that celebrate and preserve Aboriginal culture.

Tchundal Malar Aboriginal Dance Troupe

The Mackay Torres Strait Islander Cultural Group are incredibly proud and passionate to showcase their vibrant traditions, dances, and stories to the world. Their dedication to passing down knowledge and celebrating identity continues to shine through every performance. 

The Mackay Torres Strait Islander Cultural Group

Four local business operators - Chantel Creek from Growth Advance Techniques, Michael Corrie from MaK Group Machine Hire, Leon Namai from LMN Media and Arts, Namarca Corowa from Reconcile Life will share information about how they are Making their Mark in business.

Panel Discussion

This is an opportunity to meet your future business suppliers face to face, expand your procurement pipeline and broaden your purchasing market.

Supplier Networking 

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