BACK BLAK BUSINESS
Partnership opportunities across the Northern Territory
Why NTIBN
Why NTIBN brings to a partnership
We know the business. We know the Territory. We do the work.
NTIBN is the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in the Northern Territory. Through certification, regional hubs, Indigenous Enterprise Consultants, procurement tools, advocacy and events, we work with businesses from early ideas through to major commercial opportunities.
Our contribution is more than a logo. We can put NTIBN’s spaces, people, tools and relationships to work around an agreed objective.
❋ Hub and meeting space Host an agreed industry briefing, buyer, meeting workshop or planning session at an NTIBN space, subject to location, capacity, booking and costs.
❋ Industry briefings Hear about Aboriginal business capability, local market conditions and sector opportunities; bring procurement staff and real work packages to a targeted briefing.
❋Directory and Procure Connect Guidance Onboard buyer staff, show them how to search and issue a useful brief, and support appropriate use of the tools. Software access remains a separately priced subscription unless included in the agreement.
❋Supplier readiness and profiles Work with businesses on capability profiles, tender preparation and response quality for agreed opportunities. The business decides whether to participate.
❋Communications and tender support Approved stories and promotion; a tender-specific NTIBN letter of support when the bid includes a genuine, agreed NTIBN role.
❋ Direct buyer support Help define realistic packages, identify relevant capabilities, communicate opportunities, arrange suitable meetings and follow up responses. Agree hours, regions and deliverables.
❋ Connections and participationInvite relevant partner staff to agreed events, workshops and regional activities; make introductions where useful and welcomed by members.
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day TwoSet Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.