Book Description
Promise and Prosperity 2016, the latest research project from The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), is the product of over 1,100 interviews with Aboriginal entrepreneurs from across the country. This data-driven report covers sectors, demographics, company size, profitability, success rates, challenges and opportunities faced by private Aboriginal businesses in Canada. The report findings speak to the increasing success and growth of Aboriginal businesses, and highlight the importance of support for both aboriginal communities, and Canada as a whole. But are we doing enough to support these organizations? How can we ensure that this positive momentum is sustained moving forward? Join Max Skudra from the CCAB as he profiles Canadian Aboriginal Businesses, and explores how these businesses could be supported to the benefit of all Canadians. Max will discuss the research, provide examples of best practices, and show how industry and government can support businesses by procuring goods and services from local Aboriginal companies. CCAB research findings on Aboriginal Economic Development Corporations (AEDCs) will also be discussed. AEDCs represent the goals of their communities in the market place, and can act as an important business to business vehicle to help satisfy the Duty to Consult and emerging requirement of ensuring Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) when working with Indigenous communities. Don't miss this chance to hear how these community-owned corporations work for their members in the market economy.