Nisga a Nation Business Forum... Building our Economic Roadmap Gitlaxt aamiks Recreation Centre June 13th and 14 th

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1 Nisga a Nation Business Forum... Building our Economic Roadmap Gitlaxt aamiks Recreation Centre June 13th and 14 th AGENDA UPDATED: June 11, 2018 REGISTER FOR EVENT AT: June 13th, 2018 Presentation Focus: Nation vision, village vision and capacity building opportunities 8:00 am to 9:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:15: Opening Prayer 9:20am: Welcome Address Presenter: Keith Tait, Chief Councilor, The Nisga a Village of Gitlaxt aamiks 9:30am: Housekeeping and Forum Overview 9:40am-10:05am: Building our Nisga a Nation Roadmap Presenter: Eva Clayton, President, Nisga a Lisims Government Objective: Attendees will understand and appreciate the past, present and future of Nisga a Nation and how the Nisga a Nation is supporting economic growth in Nass Valley Region 10:05am-10:25am: Nisga a Nation Priorities: Economic Framework Presenter: Bert Mercer, NLG and Denise Young, Tigers Eye Advisory Group Ltd. Objective: Attendees will have an awareness of what Nisga a Nation priorities are in the next 3 years as it relates to Economic Development 10:25am-12:15pm: Village 2018 Priorities and Opportunities Presenters: Chief George Moore/Floyde Stevens(Gingolx) Andrew Robinson/Les Clayton(Laxgalts'ap) Chief Charles Morven(Gitwinksihlkw) Darlene Morgan(Gitlaxt'aamiks) Objective: Attendees will know what the four Nisga a village 2018 priorities are, how villages are supporting economic growth, and what is the current and future opportunities for citizens. 12:15pm-1:15pm: Lunch and Networking 1:15pm -1:45pm: Expanding Nass Valley Business Market

2 Presenter: Eli Kelly, Community Futures Objective: Attendees will see how the Export Navigator Program can assist businesses in the Nass Valley reach Canadian and International markets through education, guidance and connections 1:45pm to 2:25pm: Growth Opportunities in Nass Valley Region Presenter: Gary Patsey, Nisga a Employment Skills and Training (NEST) Objective: Opportunities for growth in the Nass Valley region 2:25pm - 3:05pm: Community Development Opportunities in Indigenous Communities Presenter: Ashley Hardill, Coast Funds Objective: Supporting First Nation communities in achieving their goals for sustainable economic development and conservation management and the synergies with Nisga a Nation 3:05pm - 3:20pm: Snack break sponsored by Nechako Northcoast 3:20pm - 3:45pm: Loblaws Initiative in Nass Valley Presenter: Cathwyn Philpotts, Loblaws Grocery Objective: Learn about how a franchise store can be successful in the Nass Valley 3:45pm - 4:15pm: Sustainable Employment Opportunities in Nass Valley Presenters: Harry Nyce Jr., Nisga a Pacific Venture LP Objective: How NPVLP is creating and promoting meaningful and sustainable employment and commercial opportunities 4:15-4:40pm: Port of Prince Rupert: Current activities and future plans. Presenter: Maynard Angus, Port of Prince Rupert Objectives: The audience will understand where opportunities exist today and in the future. 4:40pm - Closing Comments for Day / Fill out survey / Door Prizes 4:45pm - Browse Tradeshow 5:00 pm - Seafood Dinner Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada June 14, 2018 Presentation Focus: Mining and tourism industry opportunities, key learnings from local businesses and what opportunities and support exist for start-ups and existing businesses!

3 8:00 am to 9:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00am: Opening Prayer 9:10am-10:20am: Growing Indigenous Tourism in Nass Valley and Across BC Indigenous Tourism BC (20 minutes) Presenter: Theodore Assu and Mary Gerges Objective: Attendees will understand the market ready support for small business Northern BC Tourism Association (20 minutes) Presenter: April Moi and Lucy Martin Objective: Attendees will have an awareness of regional tourism overview and regional programming available ShowUs Marketing (20 minutes) Presenter: Dana Schoahs Objective: Attendees will have an awareness of the Circle Tour, what are the benefits it will bring to the Nass Valley Region and what are the potential business opportunities Nass Valley Tours (15 minutes) Presenter: Stephen Johnson Objective: Current tourist destinations in the Nass Valley 10:20am-11:00am: Mining Opportunities and Small Business Spin-Offs Presenter: Ryan Weymark - IDM Mining (20 minutes) Presenter: Elizabeth Miller - Seabridge Gold (20 minutes) Objective: Attendees will find out what are the mining opportunities in the Nass Valley Region and small business spin-off opportunities 11:00am - 11:30am: Growing Indigenous Tourism/Mining Break Out Engagement Sessions 11:30am - 12:10pm: Past, Present and Future of Nisga a Nation Presenters: Dr. Joseph Gosnell, Edmond Wright and Eva Clayton Objective: Perspectives on appreciating our history and building our future opportunities in the spirit of Sayt-K ilim-goot 12:10pm - 1:10pm Lunch and Networking 1:10pm - 1:40pm: ACE Program: Hear from local citizens about their start-up ideas!

4 Presenters: ACE Program participants Objective: Learn about the ACE Program and the start-up businesses in Nass Valley 1:40pm - 3:00pm: Funding Sources Available for Businesses Futurpreneur Canada (Thrive North) / Presenter: Katy Carr (15 minutes) Objective: Attendees will have an understanding of what funding is available for individuals who want to start up a business Royal Bank / Presenter: Garth McKenzie / Ryan Sirianni / Josh Hossman (15 minutes) Objective: Attendees will have an understanding of how banks can support entrepreneurship and business start-ups TRICORP / Presenter: David Parnell (15 minutes) Objective: Attendees will have an awareness of the individual, corporate and village funding and practical application for Nass Valley Businesses Nisga a Business Development Fund (NBDF) / Presenter: Bert Mercer, NLG (15 minutes) Objective: Attendees are aware of funding available for entrepreneurs Other Funding Opportunities / Presenter: Kim Morrison, North Pacific Advisory Group (15 min.) Objective: Learn about the other funding opportunities available 3:00pm - 3:30pm: Funding Sources Engagement Session and Browse Tradeshow 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Local businesses: How they started and where they are now? Presenters: Self Starting Businesses and NBDF funded businesses Objective: Attendees will learn from local entrepreneurs on how they started and how they used the programs and funding to get started. 4:00pm - 4:30pm: Panel Discussion: Maximizing $8 Million Annual Tax Revenue Agreement between Provincial Government and Nisga a Nation Presenters: Village CAOs Objective: What can we do as a Nation to maximize the recent announcement of the 8 million dollar fund to achieve prosperity for the Nation? 4:30pm: Linking It All together: Key Highlights from Past Two Days Presenter: Bertram Mercer, NLG and Denise Young, Tigers Eye Advisory Group 4:40pm: Closing Comments / Fill out survey / Door Prizes 8:00pm - 12:00am: Youth Empowerment Workshop Kick Off Dance Much Music Video Dance Party: Family Event

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