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I DO BUSINESS. National Summit Partners with JEDI TORONTO, Ontario, January 10, 2013 – I DO BUSINESS. National Summit & Tradeshow – Success for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs, announces the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) as a founding partner. I DO BUSINESS. will be hosted by Ontario Native Literacy Coalition and will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airport from March 4-6, 2013. With the Joint Economic Development Initiative as a founding partner, I DO BUSINESS. National Summit & Tradeshow will be the launching platform of an effective, ongoing business development initiative at the grassroots level across the country, from coast to coast to coast. I DO BUSINESS. will bring to the forefront the importance of connecting economic development and adult literacy to support Aboriginal business development. Through the National Summit, emerging and established Aboriginal Entrepreneurs will enhance their knowledge and skills to grow and sustain their businesses with an enhanced understanding of business development, business literacy and financial literacy. “This event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to increase their capacity to manage and grow their businesses. For individuals interested in entrepreneurship, this Summit will provide guiding principles to help set up financial systems from the start,” said Mike Hennessey, Economic Development Officer for the Joint Economic Development Initiative. “To the businesses out there, you don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity!” “JEDI is a great supporter of innovation to enhance Aboriginal Entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada,” said John Kor, National Lead of I DO BUSINESS. “They make it possible to allow innovation to transform individuals in industries and help them in a way that provides so much more value to communities and especially, to deliver this national information back into the home communities where entrepreneurs live, work and play through Mini-Summits - that truly impacts the building of community capacity,” said John Kor, National Lead of I DO BUSINESS. Following the National Summit, I DO BUSINESS. Community Ambassador Mini-Summits will be launched. Aboriginal Entrepreneurs that attend the National Summit will have the opportunity to become Community Ambassadors and hosts of the Mini-Summits. They will each be supported to hold a one-day event in their communities, where they will share the information and skills learned at the National Summit to 10-20 people. The Mini-Summits will make this National Summit much more than a one time learning opportunity. Community Ambassadors will be supported in transferring key knowledge and skills, creating lasting business relationships, and spreading accessible business resources to Aboriginal Entrepreneurs across Canada. The three-day business event is different from any you’ve attended before! Unique to this national event is the inclusion of a full-day session on The Alexis Principles, a set of cross-cultural strategies that builds bridges for successful business development and communications between individuals, businesses, corporations, and government agencies in any cultural context. This cross-cultural tool provides a foundation to enhance successful business interactions and procurement opportunities for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs and the companies they do business with across Canada. About I DO BUSINESS. For anyone currently doing business, or contemplating doing business with or in Aboriginal Canada, I DO BUSINESS. National Summit & Tradeshow will offer an outstanding venue to Learn, Network and Do Business. The activities, workshops and exhibitor forum will provide a unique and innovative opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services, and to network effectively and profitably. About JEDI The Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) is a not-for-profit organization focused on Aboriginal economic and workforce development in New Brunswick. Founded by a tripartite partnership implemented by Aboriginal communities in the province as well as the Government of Canada and Government of New Brunswick, JEDI is working to increase employment and income for both on-and-off-reserve Aboriginals in New Brunswick. JEDI focuses on entrepreneurship, community economic development, workforce development and building partnerships. About Ontario Native Literacy Coalition As a provincial coalition the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition (ONLC) has been continuously serving the needs of the Native literacy community in Ontario for a quarter of a century, since before its incorporation in 1988. ONLC supports the MTCU funded Native Literacy & Basic Skills (LBS) programs in Ontario and provides accessible and culturally relevant training, research, networking, resources, and field development support the people in its literacy delivery stream. Contact Information John Kor Mark Taylor National Lead Communications Manager I DO BUSINESS. National Summit & Tradeshow Joint Economic Development Initiative korstrategies@gmail.com mark.taylor@jedinb.ca 705.934.4484 506.455.4591 |
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