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| Member RoundtablesIn 2011 CCAB successfully launched a new initiative, Member Roundtables, exclusively for members to connect and collaborate with industry experts on Aboriginal and business matters. Member Roundtables present best practices reported in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certification program and offer expert advice for our members to improve performance in partnership and procurement, corporate social responsibility, and community engagement. Member roundtables are held nationally and available for members to attend in-person or remotely by conference calls. 2011 Past RoundtablesPartnershipsMay 25, 2011, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; hosted by MGM Communications Anchors of Aboriginal Associations Erin Meehan, President, ESS North America, a Member of Compass Group Canada Erin Meehan spoke about ESS's overall experiences in joint ventures and lessons learned in "listening rather than talking" and their guiding principles. Current Market for Aboriginal Engagement in Business Brad Darbyshire, General Manager, Points Athabasca Contracting Limited Partnership Brad Darbyshire addressed the current market for Aboriginal engagement in business, the need for partnerships, and key success factors when negotiating and sustaining partnership. Getting to Win-Win: Legal and Tax Strategies and Opportunities for Aboriginal Partnerships Maxime Faille, Partner, Gowlings Maxime Faille, National Leader for Aboriginal Law at Gowlings LLP presented some of the legal and tax opportunities presented by Aboriginal partnerships, and how both Aboriginal communities and their non-Aboriginal partners can benefit from them. Business Development for EntrepreneursOctober 6, 2011, Toronto, Ontario; hosted by Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneurial Successful Business Fundamentals Leslie Roberts, PhD, President and Founder, GoForth Institute Leslie spoke about what 200 uber-entrepreneurs from across Canada told her about the business fundamentals you have to get right to be successful. Demystifying Capital Stephen Lewis, Partner and Senior Vice President, Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc. Stephen demystified capital by explaining the sources of capital and how to choose the best one for you, and the do's and don'ts of accessing capital. He advised on debt, equity and mezzanine financing alternatives, including the structure, placement and negotiation of financing solutions utilizing a network of Canadian and non-Canadian financing sources. ProcurementNovember 1, 2011, Calgary, Alberta; hosted by Newalta Corporation How Aboriginal businesses and natural resource producers have been able to grow their business together. Two leading Aboriginal owned companies discussed how they have successfully expanded their business; including how a Progressive Aboriginal Relations company, certified at the Gold level, has increased business with Aboriginal suppliers. Panelists included: James Blackman, President, Primco Dene Group of Companies |
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