Showcase Your Place of Business!
๐ Select a time that works for you
๐ Your Place of Business
๐ค All Members, Anyone
During Aboriginal Business Week, we would love members to take this opportunity to Showcase your place of business. This could be a tour, meet-and-greet, BBQ,ย a demonstration of what you have to offer or anything in-between. Once you’ve registered, we will get the message out and let people know what you are doing through our social media.
Kickstart the Week Coffee & Breakfast
๐ 8:30 am – 10:30 am
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave
๐ค Certified Full Members and Associate Members
To kickstart Aboriginal Business Week, we are hosting Certified Full and Associate Members at the NAABA office for a continental breakfast. Please join us to discuss the events throughout the week, network, and chat with friends, other members, and colleagues.
Business Spotlight Videos with Neville Productions
๐ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave
๐ค Certified Full Members
Only 21 spots are available! Shoot a professional business video for your business that you can showcase on your website, on your socials, or at events. These sessions are valued at $500, but completely free on this day with a Certified Full Membership. Also, you can have extra B-roll content at an 80% discounted rate. Certified Full Member, A.P.E. Group recently shot a promo video, watch it here.
Equipment Financing, presented by ATB
๐ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave
๐ค Certified Full Members
An equipment financing plan can allow you to upgrade or replace the machinery your business needs while helping you keep cash in your business. This workshop will help you better understand these processes.
Female Entrepreneurs Luncheon – Scotiabank Women Initiative
๐ฆ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave
๐ค Indigenous Female Entrepreneurs (Members and non-members)
The Scotiabank Women Initiative breaks down barriers to help increase economic and professional opportunities for women to be successful now, and in the future. Lunch from Mitchell’s Cafe.
ESG Info Sessions with Sustrio
๐ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave
๐ค Certified Full Members
Why is ESG important here in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo? This topic is included in mandatory reporting for some aspects of industry services. Therefore, if you can better apply ESG to your business, you open doors for healthier conversation in getting contracts. This session is valued at $100/person but offered free on this day exclusively for Certified Full Members.
Professional Headshots with Life & Portraits
๐ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave
๐ค Owners of Certified Full Member Businesses
Headshot sessions are custom designed for each individual’s unique needs and personal brand. Crystal Mercredi, the Owner, crafts your images so the viewer gets an idea of who you are just by seeing them. Sessions are valued at $300, but FREE on this day for Owners of NAABA Certified Full Member Businesses
Fraud Mitigation, presented by RBC
๐ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave
๐ค Certified Full Members
A fraud mitigation plan can give businesses the upper hand against the most determined criminals. Risk mitigation reduces operational costs, reinforces a company’s reputation, and helps a business avoid potential regulatory issues โ all of which are good for financial statements.
แญแฎแแค kiyรขnaw: Exploring Reclamation & Reconciliation Through Storytelling with Jes Croucher
๐ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
๐ NAABA Office, 9917 Biggs Ave & Virtual (meeting link will be sent to registrants)
๐ค Certified Full Members
This is an introductory program to understanding Indigenous ways of being & knowing and how we can challenge our worldviews to create equitable communities and organizations. This workshop is suited for anyone who wishes to begin their cultural reclamation or reconciliation journeys including leadership in government, education, social profit, and entrepreneurship.
Trade Show Prep – Everything you need to know! with EventWorx
๐ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
๐ Virtual (meeting link will be sent to registrants)
๐ค Certified Full Members
Eventworx is a full-service event management & production company. Their team offers highly skilled and detailed expertise, available to assist organizations to organize events of any size. This virtual workshop will provide you with a great understanding of exactly how to prepare for your next tradeshow experience.