A new organization representing and advocating for B.C. First Nation development corporations was launched recently.
The First Nation Business Development Association (FN BDA) president and managing director Michael Bonshor of Vancouver said creating such an association has been on his mind for some time.
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Bonshor has worked with and for First Nations-owned development corporations for more than 20 years.
With nearly 50 B.C First Nation development corporations already members of FN BDA, Bonshor is looking forward to welcoming further membership.
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British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) regional Chief Terry Teegee noted in a news release BCAFN is appreciative of the new initiative.
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B次元官网网址淔irst Nations across B.C. have expanded their business and economic activities in all sectors, and in many regions are lead economic players creating wealth and employment for their community members as well as others,B次元官网网址� he stated. B次元官网网址淭he First Nation Business Development Association can play a key partnership role in the BCAFNB次元官网网址檚 economic development initiatives and opportunities moving forward.B次元官网网址�
As restrictions due to COVID-19 continue to be lifted or eased across the province and country, Bonshor hopes FN BDA will be able to participate in helping shape what the economic recovery should look like.
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