Mining Expo May 28, 2015
Our Values We believe in…. The creation of prosperity & wealth in our communities, our strength comes from successful communities, we give back to our communities and empower our future generations. Understanding the uniqueness of our clients, we are creative and flexible in meeting challenges with client centered services based on teamwork.
Our Statements Our Vision - Aboriginal Prosperity Our Mission - To advance the well-being of Aboriginal people in northern Ontario through business and economic development.
Who are we? 1984, we are 30 years young Non-profit Business 9 Directors & 3 Members Aboriginally Owned & Controlled Ownership 500 Businesses, Jobs $30M Developmental
Who do we service? > 126 -> 89 I have maps! Come and visit our booth. NAN 2/3 ON 89 First Nations Treaty 9 Portion of Treaty 3 & 5 Robinson Superior Metis & Inuit Northern Ontario On/Off
What Do We Offer? Business Counselling Financing, Grants, Appraisals Capacity Building Workshops, Strategic Planning, Bookkeeping Resource Initiatives Energy, Mining, Forestry 25- Recognition & Giving Back
What do we offer? LOAN PORTFOLIO COUNSELLINGLOANSGRANTS BOOK KEEPING/POLICY APPRAISALSAFTERCARE $500,000 $1M $99,999 $249,999
What we look for? Ideal Candidate ExperienceEquityMarketCredit
We Support… Business Start-ups Partnerships – 51% Aboriginally owned. Joint Ventures Acquisitions Expansions Franchises Winter Road Activities
Realities Some Issues…. Inexperienced No Equity Remote, Cost of Living Weather Lack of Infrastructure Unemployment Financial/Credit History Life Skills, Education What we do….. Teach, counsel, guide Lending circle Independent power authorities Strategic planning Promote Entrepreneurship Financial Literacy Workshops Promote Education Be a flexible developmental lender
Meegwetch! OUR LOCATIONS Fort William First Nation, Thunder Bay & Timmins We would love to hear from you, call us at 1(800) Website : Brian Davey Executive Director, Kimberley J. Bird, CPA, CMA Loans Manager,