Business Development
The ONA Business Development Liaison (BDL) is a business development resource offered through the Economic Development Unit of the ONA. The range of resources and training has been developed through a comprehensive research project that ensures that the Okanagan is provided the highest quality Aboriginal business development possible in Canada, which includes;
- One-to-one counseling and Self Assessment
- Business planning and market research assistance
- Business training workshops
- Advocacy and guidance with financing/funding agents
- Aftercare
- Referrals
ONA BDL BUSINESS TRAINING WORKSHOPS:
You can request any of the following workshops to be delivered in partnership with experts throughout the region, directly to your community:
- Introduction to Business (1 day)
- Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Business Workshop
- Youth Entrepreneurship (1/2 day)
- Focused Marketing (1/2 day)
- Financing and Funding Opportunities (1/2 day)
- Business Plan Writing (6 week)
- Focused Marketing (6 weeks)
- Financial Understanding for Small Business (6 weeks)
These workshops are free to ONA Bands and their members. Custom workshops can be designed based upon demand and utilizing all our
partners to develop to meet your needs. To sign up for a workshop in your community speak with:
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Clifford Chilihitaza, UNB
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The ONA Business Development Liaison works with a wide range of partners to deliver the most effective resources and information possible, including:
The BDL services were developed and are offered following a strategic research project undertaken by Laara Mixon in December 2005 for the Economic Development Unit that included a review of
1. Aboriginal Business Development Best Practices
2. Partnership Opportunities
3. The needs of the Okanagan Nation individual bands
This resource will be adapted to meet the developing needs of the Okanagan Nation until 2010, with a 2020 vision.
ONA BDL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):
Who do I contact for this resource?
Your main contact is Laara Mixon, ONA BDL (1-877-808-0886). Ms. Mixon visits the communities regularly and after approximately a ten minute assessment of need Ms. Mixon will provide recommendations on what kinds of support could meet your needs, i.e. workshop, individual meeting or partner referral.
Who is eligible for this resource and is there a cost for it or the workshops?
Anyone who is a member of the Okanagan Nation, on or off-reserve. There is no cost for either the support resources or the workshops.
Is there funding support attached?
There is no funding support attached, however we do have a number of strategic partners who we can refer you for specific training opportunities.
ONA BDL Funding Partners:
Contact Information reiterated throughout the pages or in a side bar:
ONA BDL: Laara Mixon, Toll Free: 1-877-808-0886, 250-808-0886, email: onabdl@syilx.org
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