News & Updates Press Release
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For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE November 15, 2013 I DO BUSINESS. Community Summit hosted by Constance Lake First Nation – Promoting Success for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs – Continuing to Build Capacity with Aboriginal Entrepreneurs! Constance Lake First Nation, Ontario (November 5th, 2013) – I DO BUSINESS. is pleased to share that we have delivered another very successful Community Summit to support training, networking and business opportunities for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs! Our second Community Summit in two weeks saw us welcomed into beautiful Constance Lake First Nation (CLFN) in Northern Ontario. With a population of approximately 900 members CLFN proudly boasts its very own school (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and several businesses owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. Working with CLFN staff in 4 key departments - Economic Development, Education, Employment and Training and Ontario Works - we knew the Community Summit would increase collaboration and positively impact a wide array of community members. We were not disappointed! All in all over 55 individuals participated in this unique event! We were fortunate to bring in excellent presenters from across Ontario to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with local First Nation Entrepreneurs. From where to find business supports and funding, to writing a business plan, to what industries are expected to provide the most job and business opportunities in the next 10 years, all attendee’s participated in these great learning opportunities! By working with local entrepreneurs, CLFN Staff and key decision makers in government, financing and business I DO BUSINESS. knows we are continuing to build a strong and diverse network for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs. This event built upon the highly successful I DO BUSINESS. National Summit & Tradeshow hosted in Toronto, Ontario in March of 2013. More than 150 Aboriginal Entrepreneurs and representatives from government, corporations and non-profits attended the National Summit coming from coast to coast to coast. Now, the Community and Regional Summits I DO BUSINESS. is planning and delivering are bringing the energy, knowledge, resources, and entrepreneurial skill-building opportunities from the national stage to Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in First Nation Communities throughout Ontario! Finally, I DO BUSINESS. would like to thank our project partner Nishnawbi Aski Nation (NAN) and our funders The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities along with FEDNOR for all their continued support and commitment in delivering these Summits in Northern Ontario. I DO BUSINESS. would also like to thank the staff in Constance Lake First Nation, specifically Ernest Moore, Business Development Officer, Samantha John-George, Employment Counselor and Vivian Bird, Education Officer, for their warm welcome and hard work. Thanks to everyone who came out to learn, network and do business! We look forward to working with CLFN again. Look for us in a community near you. Sincerely, I DO BUSINESS. Team About I DO BUSINESS. I DO BUSINESS. supports emerging and established entrepreneurs to obtain the knowledge, skills and resources they need to achieve dreams and find success in business. We celebrate and stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit of individuals and communities across Canada through impactful events, entrepreneurial training programs and consulting services. About Constance Lake First Nation CLFN is located near Hearst, Ontario, Canada with an on-reserve population of roughly 900. CLFN entrepreneurs own and operate their own grocery store, gas bar and trucking company, the community has a small but growing business base. We were honoured to be welcomed into the community and have so many eager individuals participate.
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