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Real Life Lessons: Engaging Communities, Stakeholders & Rights Holders

Real Life Lessons: Engaging Communities, Stakeholders & Rights Holders. Presented by: Brent Bushell, Executive Director The Business Link. The Future of Entrepreneurship in Canada AKA “The Wave”. CIBC economic forecasts predict an unprecedented boom in New Business in the coming decade

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Real Life Lessons: Engaging Communities, Stakeholders & Rights Holders

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  1. Real Life Lessons: Engaging Communities, Stakeholders & Rights Holders Presented by: Brent Bushell, Executive Director The Business Link

  2. The Future of Entrepreneurship in Canada AKA “The Wave” • CIBC economic forecasts predict an unprecedented boom in New Business in the coming decade • What are the Trends? • 5 Major Forces

  3. A Unique Challenge • Highway 881 Corridor populated with small, rural, mainly Aboriginal communities • Over $100 billion in project investment planned for the region • Large companies motivated to contract locally • Local population in need of business development support to meet industry requirements

  4. A Unique Opportunity • The need to bridge the gap between industry goals and community aspirations • Use our experience in business advisory services – Local Opportunity Centre in Conklin • Mobile Business Incubator concept

  5. A Unique Partnership • Financial support from: • Statoil Canada • ConocoPhillips Canada • Government of Canada • Government of Alberta • Supported by the community – Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation • Administered by The Business Link

  6. Helping regional economic development • Serves potential entrepreneurs and existing operators in the region • Business Services • Office Space and Administrative Support • Training • First tenant in Chipewyan Prairie Commercial Park • Three modular units • Construction completed by Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation

  7. Grand Opening – June 29, 2012 Alberta Chamber of Resources Aboriginal Rewarding Partnerships Award – February 8, 2013

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