GATINEAU, QC, Aug. 13, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is pleased to host the third annual Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Trade Show 2013 (AECTS 2013) on November 4, 5 and 6, 2013, at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec.
This event will highlight the significant role Aboriginal people, communities and businesses play in the economic development of Canada. Major projects happening across Canada and positive attitudes from corporate Canada towards partnering with Aboriginal businesses and communities have primed the Aboriginal business sector for success.
"As host, I am excited by how this conference facilitates business deals and builds relationships for Aboriginal entrepreneurs so that they can have success now and in the future", says JP Gladu, CEO and President of the CCAB. "Aboriginal Businesses is now firmly on the road to significant growth in Canada. The changing attitude towards the importance of Aboriginal companies is creating an opportunity for deals that will benefit our communities with jobs and investment. This year's conference will showcase not just why, but how these opportunities can become reality".
AECTS 2013 is an opportunity for players in the Aboriginal community to connect with major developers from the private sector and government. Entrepreneurs at this three-day event, with 400 participants and over 40 exhibitors, will learn how to fully participate in the many lucrative projects being initiated in Canada.
This year, the conference starts November 4th with a full day of, by appointment, meetings to facilitate actual business to business opportunities. Then November 5th and 6th will be fully scheduled with a myriad of opportunities to learn from experts and key stakeholders while connecting with Aboriginal business leaders and corporate Canada.
Supporting Federal departments include Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).
Save the date! Further details on the agenda and registration will be posted soon.
About the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB): The CCAB was founded in 1984 by a small group of visionary business and community leaders committed to the full participation of Aboriginal people in Canada's economy. A national non-profit organization, CCAB offers knowledge, resources, and programs to both mainstream and Aboriginal owned member companies that foster economic opportunities for Aboriginal people and businesses across Canada.
To view the 2012 legacy site, visit www.entrepreneurship2012.indigenous.net/.
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