March 2016 Newsletter

Newsletter

MARCH 2016

Members and friends,

Although February is usually a quiet time for us here at the Chamber, it has ended up being a very busy time. We have a few events in the works taking place over the next few months.

On March 31st at the United Way Learning Centre on Main Street, we are holding a Lunch and Learn on "Social Enterprise". Thank you to Deborah Smith from the Aboriginal Business Service Network for sponsoring this event. Mother Earth Recycling will be featured. For those of you who are not familiar with what they do please click here for an article in the Metro News.

On May 26th, the Aboriginal Chamber will be hosting a Luncheon on Aboriginal Procurement featuring JP Gladu, President & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Presentations by provincial and federal representatives will also take place at the Delta Winnipeg. To register click here .

As well, we have begun accepting registration, sponsorship and prize donations for our 10th Aboriginal Chamber Golf Tournament. If you would like to have your company represented on this fun day, please visit the link for more information. www.aboriginalchamber.ca/golftournament2016 .

I am so happy to announce that Darion Smith, our summer student from this past year, will be returning to our office as a student intern in May. Darion's intern is part of her requirements for her studies at the University of Manitoba! Darion did some great work with us in the past and will be kept very busy! Welcome back Darion!

Please come by and visit our office if you find yourself in the area!

Sincerely,

Gloria Spence

General Manager

Upcoming Events

Lunch and Learn - Social Enterprise - March 31st

Come out to the United Way Learing Centre on

Thursday March 31st from 11:30am to 1:00pm

and hear about Social Enterprise Strategy for Manitoba.

Lunch will be provided.

Presentations by

Darcy Penner

Social Enterprise Policy and Program Coordinator

The Canadian CED Network

and

Mother Earth Recycling

Seats are limited!

Registration is required

Sponsored By:

Luncheon - Aboriginal Procurement - May 26th

On Thursday, May 26th, come and join The Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon featuring JP Gladu at the Delta Winnipeg.

The Private sector is catching on to the upside of procuring from the Aboriginal business pool. Aboriginal businesses are expected to contribute $12B to Canada's economy by the end of this year, this is a super growth market representing 5.7% annual growth. JP will be giving a perspective of the new reality of Aboriginal business and the opportunities for both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal business communities.

Jean Paul (JP) Gladu is currently the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) based in Toronto. Anishinaabe from Thunder Bay JP is a member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek located on the eastern shores of Lake Nipigon, Ontario. JP completed a forestry technician diploma in 1993, obtained an undergraduate degree in forestry from Northern Arizona University in 2000 and holds an Executive MBA from Queens University.

JP has over two decades of experience in the natural resource sector. His career path includes work with Aboriginal communities and organizations, environmental non-government organizations, industry and governments from across Canada.

In JP's current capacity at CCAB, he speaks extensively not only across Canada but internationally as he shares the challenges and successes of Aboriginal business in Canada today.

Also featuring Presentations by:

Procurement Services Branch

Manitoba Finance

Office of Small and Medium Enterprises

Public Works and Government Services Canada