First Nations Business Development Association

Welcome to The Tsawwassen Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). One of the newest members of the FNBDA. Awesome to have you join the Association.

Last Call! First Nation-owned Dev Corps and Ec Dev offices. Have you signed up for our June 20th virtual session? RSVP at the link in the comments (we will email the link on the 19th)

Last Call! First Nation-owned Dev Corps and Ec Dev offices. Have you signed up for our June 20th virtual session? RSVP at the link in the comments (we will email the link on the 19th)

Our next Virtual session is Thursday, June 20th. Join us for an insightful and interactive virtual session. Tailored for FNBDA members and First Nations communities. 👇 Join us for this interactive session. We'll be sharing some of the latest developments, upcoming opportunities, and more. 11 a.m. - Noon (PST) What to Expect: ✅ Key updates and developments within FNBDA ✅ Upcoming initiatives and opportunities ✅ Insights on current trends affecting First Nations Dev Corps and businesses ✅ Live Q&A session Don't miss this chance to stay informed and connected! RSVP by June 18, 2024, to secure your spot (link in comments). Once registered, and a few days before the presentation we will share the Zoom link and access information. _______ Are you a First Nations-owned Development Corporation or part of a First Nation Economic Development team - and not yet a member of the FNBDA? Membership is Free. Sign-up is simple and on our website. Come and join 65+ member organizations covering over 120 First Nation territories in BC. URL is in image below.

Last call! If you are part of a First Nation-owned Development Corporation or Economic Development team... Join us for lunch Mon, June 10th in Prince George.👇 ✅ Did you know that the FNBDA now has over 60 member organizations? (Starting to get close to 70). ✅ Did you know membership in the FNBDA is free for First Nation-owned Development Corporations? (it is!) Collectively, membership in the FNBDA covers over 120 First Nations in BC (and still growing). If you are an FNBDA member, part of a First Nations-owned Development Corporation, or part of a First Nation Economic Development team. Consider joining us for lunch and information sharing in Prince George on Monday, June 10th. A chance to connect with friends, colleagues, and hear from other Development Corporations. Plus, receive updates on the First Nations Business Development Association (FNBDA) from Managing Director Michael Bonshor. It's been a busy year with the FNBDA, including: 👉 a partnership agreement with Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University to develop and deliver Micro-credential courses focussed on increasing capacity for First Nation-owned Development Corporations in BC 👉 a new Collaboration Agreement with the Province of BC's Job, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI) Ministry 👉 a Partnership Agreement with Procurement Assistance Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) (Pacific Region) 👉 Regional Business Liaison positions funded in 2023/24 by Northern Development Initiative Trust and Island Coastal Economic Trust The lunch and information session is scheduled from 12-3 pm with the venue confirmed once you RSVP (deadline is end of day today). The RSVP link is below in the comments. Look forward to seeing you there. Make sure to visit our website (see URL in the image below). And, watch here for upcoming virtual events and other regional sessions.

Welcome to one of our newest members ?Esdilagh First Nation Happy to have you become part of the Association! We are now well over 60+ members.

A reminder, if you are a Development Corporation or Ec Dev office in the north-central, northern areas - consider joining us Monday, June 10th in Prince George. Details and RSVP below 👇

Join us on June 20th for an insightful and interactive virtual session. Tailored for FNBDA members and First Nations communities. 👇 Join us for this interactive session. We'll be sharing some of the latest developments, upcoming opportunities, and more. 11 a.m. - Noon (PST) What to Expect: ✅ Key updates and developments within FNBDA ✅ Upcoming initiatives and opportunities ✅ Insights on current trends affecting First Nations Dev Corps and businesses ✅ Q&A session to address your queries Don't miss this chance to stay informed and connected! RSVP by June 12, 2024, to secure your spot (link in comments). Once registered we will share the Zoom link and access information. #FNBDA #FirstNations #BusinessDevelopment #VirtualEvent #CommunityEngagement

Join us on June 20th for an insightful and interactive virtual session. Tailored for FNBDA members and First Nations communities. 👇 Join us for this interactive session. We'll be sharing some of the latest developments, upcoming opportunities, and more. 11 a.m. - Noon (PST) What to Expect: ✅ Key updates and developments within FNBDA ✅ Upcoming initiatives and opportunities ✅ Insights on current trends affecting First Nations Dev Corps and businesses ✅ Q&A session to address your queries Don't miss this chance to stay informed and connected! RSVP by June 12, 2024, to secure your spot (link in comments). Once registered we will share the Zoom link and access information. #FNBDA #FirstNations #BusinessDevelopment #VirtualEvent #CommunityEngagement

Are you part of a First Nations Development Corporation or Ec Dev team in north-central or northern British Columbia? Join us for lunch (and more) on June 10th in Prince George 👇 Please note the shift to Monday, June 10th. Come and join us for lunch and hear from other First Nation-owned Development Corporations, as well as First Nations Business Development Association (FNBDA) updates from Managing Director Michael Bonshor including: 👉 a partnership agreement with Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University to develop and deliver Micro-credential courses focussed on increasing capacity for First Nation-owned Development Corporations in BC 👉 a new Collaboration Agreement with the Province of BC's Job, Economic Development and Innovation (JEDI) Ministry 👉 a Partnership Agreement with Procurement Assistance Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) (Pacific Region) 👉 Regional Business Liaison positions funded in 2023/24 by Northern Development Initiative Trust and Island Coastal Economic Trust Plus, various other projects focussed on capacity development, business governance and supporting First Nation-owned Development Corporations (and First Nations communities looking to start or reinvigorate one). The event is scheduled from 12-3 pm with the venue to be determined. We are happy to stick around and continue chatting, answer questions, or share more details about our organization and growing list of initiatives and projects. As well as hear about the projects your Dev Corp or Ec Dev office is engaged in and how we might be able to assist. If you plan to attend RSVP at the link in the comments below. The sooner the better as this event is filling. Look forward to seeing you there. Make sure to visit our website (see URL in the image below). If you are a First Nation-owned Development Corporation (or Ec Dev team) based in BC and you are not yet a member of the FNBDA - consider joining! Membership is Free. Sign-up is available on our website as well as at this event. Please send us a note if you have any questions - share this with anyone in northern or north-central BC that you feel would like to attend.