Aboriginal Business Match 2012 is the most potent First Nations business networking event in Western Canada.
Organizations looking to do business in First Nation communities in B.C. can meet key decision makers in one place over three-days to explore opportunities and discuss new business ventures.
The drive and energy behind First Nations economic development is fueled by a desire to revive ancient economies. First Nations are increasingly using economic development, project participation and business partnerships as the means to bring the standard of living in their communities up to par with the rest of Canada. The list of achievements is already astonishing while many First Nations are just getting started. Opportunities are still largely untapped and First Nations provide access to land, a young workforce and financing options for innovative concepts and new business ventures.
Who’s Attending ABM 2012 in Prince George ABM 2012 will match First Nations economic development projects and businesses with potential partners, suppliers, customers and investors.
Here is a list of some of the groups expected to attend:
- First Nations and Tribal Councils
- First Nation Development Corporations
- Oil and Gas
- Forestry
- Alternative Energy
- Tourism and Resort Development
- Commercial Real Estate
- Financial Services
- Entrepreneurs
- Economic Advisors
- Legal and Accounting Services
- Government and Non-Profit Agencies
ABM 2012 Fast Facts:
- Feb. 13 to 16, 2012 at the Prince George Civic Centre in Lheidli T'enneh Territory.
- 300 business decision makers from First Nations in B.C., Corporate Canada, Aboriginal organizations and government.
- 1,550 hours of targeted business matching over three days.
- 4,650 one-on-one meetings to create business opportunities.
- Delegates create e-profiles that are used to match business with opportunity and help facilitate deal making among delegates.
Aboriginal Business Match 2012 is co-hosted by the Lheidli T’enneh Nation and a partnership initiative of the BC First Nations Industry Sector Councils, the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC (AtBC), and the BC Regional Program Management Advisory Committee (BC RPMAC). It is supported by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).
The Aboriginal Business Match is created and produced by Raven Events, Sliammon, Powell River, BC.
Visit us online for all details: http://www.aboriginalbusinessmatch.com/abm