Presentation for Looking Ahead Together Conference, Mistissini, P.Q, June 6-7, 2017 CREE REGIONAL ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES COMPANY INC.
CREECO corporate structure
History In 1975, after the signing of the JBNQA, there was rapid development in the area. Businesses such as CCDC were created, to be able to benefit from employment opportunities which arose due to the James Bay Project. In 1982, BOC invested in creating CREECO Inc.
Timeline Cree Construction incorporated October 1976 Gestion ADC, March 1996 Creeco incorporated May 1982 Aircreebec, 1982 Valpiro-Purchased by Crees in 1989 Eeyou Eenou Realty Properties, March 2008 Eeyou Power, February 2010 (Partnership with 6 communities) Quality Inn, February 2011 (Partnership) Creeco Dumas, 2012(Partnership)
Timeline 1 st meeting on June 11,1982 for corporate matters, William Grodinsky & Lucie Gauthier 2 nd meeting on Feb 14,1983 and voting matters Albert W. Diamond, President Richard Brouillard, Executive VP/Executive Director Billy Diamond, VP Henry Mianscum, VP Philip Awashish, VP Richard Brouillard, Treasurer William Grodinsky, Secretary
Revenue
CREECO S MISSION STATEMENT To be highly innovative in the delivery of excellent customer service and contribute to the development and self-sufficiency of the Cree Nation while maintaining long-term profitability.
SLIDE / 8 CREE CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (CCDC)
CREE CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (CCDC) Cree Construction was incorporated in 1976 CCDC S primary purpose is to build the native community and economic infrastructure by developing and delivering construction projects within Eeyou Istchee that will provide opportunities for the Cree Nation while maximizing profits and delivering quality work on time and on budget. Fields of expertise; Civil Engineering Building Works Environmental & Special Projects Construction Management & Engineering Technical Maintenance Services Airport Services & Road Maintenance Crushing - Eeyou Istchee Construction Products
How we do business Registered with the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers), gives us the ability to bid on Public Tender Contracts Contracts above $5M require registration for the company and all directors Designed to reinstate public trust in the contract awarding process Bonding capacity to meet the requirements of almost any job CCDC was the first aboriginal entity to obtain ISO certification in Canada.
Human Resources CCDC and partners employ between 400 and 850 employees per year depending on number and type of contracts Average 300-350 aboriginal employees per year 96% of Commission de la Construction du Quebec (CCQ) competency cards given to Crees from 2002 to 2006 were obtained by CCDC and Joint Venture Partners Building capacity of our people
Human Resources & Contracts CCDC and JV partners have paid over $120M in First Nation salaries over the past 14 years. Cree and other First Nation Suppliers have been awarded over $100M in contracts for Materials, equipment rental and Subcontract work. Since 2003,more than $230 M to First Nation members.
GESTION ADC (1996) INC. SLIDE / 13
FACILITY MANAGEMENT, CATERING JANITORIAL PEOPLE HIRING LOCAL SLIDE / 14
OUR MISSION Plan Nord durable and fruitful partnerships
Since... HYDRO-QC Catering services for: Nemiscau, LG-1, LG-2 Janitorial & Housekeeping services for: Nemiscau, LG-1, LG-2, LG-3, LG-4, LA-1 & Brisay COMMUNITIES/SUPPORT SERVICES Nemaska Cree Camp (Route du nord) PROJECTS SLIDE / 16 WOLFCAMP SERVICES JOINT VENTURE With Wolfcamp Corporation Janitorial & catering services Client: Goldcorp Inc. KISKINCHIISH CAMP SERVICES GP Janitorial & catering services Client: Stornoway Diamond ADC/NDC JOINT VENTURE With Nemaska Development Corporation Janitorial & catering services Client: Hydro-Quebec Relai Némiscau Catering services for Nemaska Lithium and Nemaska community MiyuuKaa & Gestion ADC (1996) Camp Services Catering services in partnership with MiyuuKaa (Waswanipi community) Client: Osisko Mining HYDRO-QC Catering services added for eastern Québec: LG-3, LG-4, LA-1 & Brisay Janitorial services renewal for: Nemiscau, LG-1, LG-2, LG-3, LG-4, LA-1 & Brisay
WOLFCAMP SERVICES JOINT VENTURE avec WCC CLIENT: GOLDCORP INC. (CAMP ÉLÉONORE) KISKINCHIISH CAMP SERVICES GP CLIENT: STORNOWAY DIAMONDS ADC Slide 17 / SLIDE / 17 PARTENARIAT ADC/NDC PARTENARIAT AVEC NEMASKA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CLIENT: HYDRO-QUÉBEC
OUR IMPACT ON NATIVE COMMUNITIES Gestion ADC (1996) Inc. and its partnerships provide more than 450 jobs each year. Most of them are held by Native employees. Our annual contribution includes: $16 565 000 in salaries to Native employees $625 000 in services from Native businesses SLIDE / 18
SLIDE / 19 We aim higher!
Mission/Vision Mission Statement We aim higher! Vision Statement Leadership with inspiration, integrity and innovation
History 1980, Joint Venture with Austin Airways Purchased by Crees in 1982 First Office Building on rue de la Quebecoise
Routes
Hangar in Montreal
Accomplishments 100% Eeyou/Eenou owned Celebrating 35 years in business (2017) 1 billion in Revenues (summer 2013) Over $180M in Cree Salaries paid Moved 3 airplanes to Val d Or Hangar Member of Chamber of Commerce in Val-d Or Partner with the town of Val-d Or and LES FOREURS at the Air Creebec centre.
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VALPIRO, Mission Statement Maximizing the return on investment while providing excellent airport services such as ground handling, fuelling of planes and office space rental.
VALPIRO-History In operations since 1971 Purchased by CREECO in 1989 Distribute material and goods destined for northern communities Offer multiple ground handling services for aircrafts World Fuel Services retailer in Val d Or Provide services to airlines Air Creebec, Sunwing, Air Inuit, Air Canada Jazz
Operations Val-d Or Operations Baggage services Cargo preparation and loading Ground handling Ground Power Unit Air Start De-Icing/Anti-icing Fuel Real Estate 18 full time employees La Grande Operations Baggage services Cargo preparation and loading Ground handling Ground Power Unit De-Icing 15 full time and 1 part time employee
VALPIRO s achievement In 2015 and 2016, Air Canada Jazz named Valpiro Inc, as their Best Performing Ground Handler of all the destinations they fly to in Canada.
SLIDE / 30 Creeco Dumas mining
CREECO DUMAS MINING Partnership between Creeco and Dumas formed in 2012 Creeco Dumas Mining Inc. pursues mining development contracts with resource companies seeking to establish operations throughout Canada Works closely with business partners within First Nations communities to provide members with: Specialized training Employment Business opportunities
CREECO DUMAS-Vertically Integrated Services Mine development, construction, operation and services: Concept to Completion. Mine Shaft sinking and tunneling Construction and engineering services Surface and underground mining Transportation Catering and custodial services
CREECO MINING-Integrated Services
SLIDE / 34 Quality Inn & Suites Val-d Or
Quality Inn & Suites Val-d Or Grand opening: February 2011 Partnership: CREECO and Trahan Holding Services: 82 rooms et 2 meeting rooms Mission: Focus on the client needs by offering a clean, secure and welcoming environment with a goal of being their first choice.
Marketing Highlights New in 2017: - Fast fiber-optic Internet - Free long distance calls CAN/USA - High definition TV channels (later this summer) Enhancements in meeting rooms: - In-room capsule coffee makers - Val-d Or Chamber of Commerce Partnership - New Planner Rewards program!
Accomplishments
QUALITY INN & SUITES Val-d Or
Opportunities Create partnerships and Joint Ventures Create relationships local, regional, national Create employment / training
Our Offices
Board of Directors Rusty Cheezo, Chairman & President Randy Bosum, Vice Chairman Jack R Blacksmith, Executive Committee James Bobbish, Executive Committee Clarence Jolly Sr. John Longchap Derrick Neeposh, Executive Committee George Sandy Emily Whiskeychan
CREECO-Keys to Success Led by our Mission; Always working for the benefit of the whole Cree Nation Invest in our people, employees Work closely with Management of all subsidiaries Working closely with other entities/communities Partnerships Joint ventures Annual Strategic Planning with all subsidiaries Marketing/Communication
203 Opemiska Meskino, P.O. Box 1166, Oujé-Bougoumou, QC G0W 3C0 Tel.: 418-745-3931 Fax: 418-745-3844 info@boc-creeco.ca