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Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business receives $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada to support Indigenous-owned businesses

Toronto, ON – December 1, 2020 – Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announced today a $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada to establish an Indigenous Business Support Fund which will provide cash grants, access to Facebook’s Digital Skills Training Certification Program and membership to CCAB to Indigenous-owned businesses.

“CCAB is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Facebook Canada and their support of Indigenous businesses in this rapidly changing economy,” said Tabatha Bull, President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. “Our research shows that two thirds of Indigenous businesses do not use a traditional financial institution, increasing the burden to access capital. This funding and digital training scholarships will help more Indigenous businesses get the support they need when they need it most.”

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, and small business continues to be one of the hardest hit sectors. Based on a survey conducted by CCAB in the Spring, we know that forty-seven percent of Indigenous businesses planned to or had applied for government financial assistance in response to the pandemic. Over the last few months, CCAB has consistently heard from Indigenous business owners that they are not in a position to take on any more debt. Non-repayable investments like this one will help Indigenous businesses remain open through these difficult times.

In support of Facebook’s commitment to economic empowerment for small businesses, Facebook and CCAB are working together to reach Indigenous-owned businesses that are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This year, we have seen businesses rapidly pivot to keep up with our increasingly digital economy. That’s why, along with cash grants that will be distributed to qualifying Indigenous-owned businesses, we are also offering training to help business owners learn how they can build their brand online and covering membership fees to ensure the program can support these businesses throughout 2021.  

Applications open on Thursday, December 3rd at 1:00pm ET and can be submitted online until December 12th at 5:00pm ET or until funds are disbursed. Grants will be distributed to eligible applicants on a first-come first-served basis. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

“We know Indigenous-owned businesses are being hit hard right now, and as resilient and innovative as they are, they need all the support they can get. We’re grateful to the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business for the opportunity to support Indigenous business owners, and we hope these grants will help as we work toward recovery.” – Garrick Tiplady, Managing Director, Facebook Canada


About the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

CCAB is committed to the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canada’s economy. As a national, non-partisan association, its mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business relationships, opportunities, and awareness.  CCAB offers knowledge, resources and programs to its members to cultivate economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and businesses across Canada. For more information visit www.ccab.com.

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For more information, contact:

Amanda Charles, Communications Associate
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
647-289-2753 | acharles@ccab.com  

Benefits

$12,500 (1 Available per Business Forum & Award Dinner)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsor recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Logo recognition on social media platforms promoting entertainment

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event
  • Logo displayed onscreen during the performances

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$15,000 (1 Available per Business Forum)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsorship recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Recognition on all social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 8 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 8 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • 30-second pre-recorded video greeting to be played during the luncheon
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$10,000 (Multiple available)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsorship recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Recognition on all social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$20,000 (1 Available)

In 2023, CCAB hosts two days of events in Vancouver. Day one is the Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) Business Forum, followed by a West Coast Welcome Reception. Day two is the West Coast Business Forum, followed by the CCAB Award Dinner.

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsor recognition page
  • Sponsor recognition in minimum of two communications through CCAB E-News and Campaign Monitor sent out to all members to promote event
  • Recognition on social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 8 tickets to attend the IWIL Business Forum on Day one
  • 8 tickets to attend Welcome Reception on Day one
  • Sponsor recognition from CCAB CEO remarks
  • On-stage opportunity to speak and welcome guests to the reception
  • Exclusive logo branding on welcome signage, cocktail napkins
  • Distinct logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the Welcome Reception, including food
  • stations, beverage bars, etc.

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on Past Events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$10,000 (Multiple available)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsorship recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Recognition on all social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$10,000 (1 Available per Award Dinner)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsorship recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Recognition on all social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Logo on welcome signage at Reception
  • Background branding throughout the event

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$10,000 (1 Available per Business Forum)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsorship recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Recognition on all social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event
  • Exclusive logo placement on welcome signage at pre-event social

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$2,500 (Multiple Available)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB event website
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsor recognition page

Event Recognition

  • 2 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 1 ticket to provide to an Indigenous Post-Secondary student
  • Logo recognition (Marketing to provide further details)
  • Background branding throughout the event

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$12,500 (1 Available per Business Forum & Award Dinner)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsor recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Logo recognition on social media platforms promoting entertainment

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event
  • Logo displayed onscreen during the performances

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$10,000 (1 Available per Business Forum)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsorship recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Recognition on all social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event
  • Exclusive logo placement on welcome signage at pre-event social

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$10,000 (Multiple available)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsorship recognition page
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials associated with the event
  • Recognition on all social media platforms
  • Highlighted in sponsor of the week profile

Event Recognition

  • 6 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • 6 tickets to attend the Award Dinner (following the Forum)
  • Sponsor recognition in opening comments from event host and President & CEO remarks
  • Logo placement on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$5,500 (Between 3-5 Available per Business Forum)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsor recognition page
  • Logo on sponsored session and speaker promotions

Event Recognition

  • 4 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • Logo on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event
  • Logo on Session Breakout Signage
  • Moderator to do sponsor thank you at the beginning and end of session

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website

Benefits

$3,500 (1 Available per Business Forum)

Pre-Event Recognition and Branding

  • Sponsor logo on CCAB sponsorship event web page
  • Sponsor logo on event portal registration page and sponsor recognition page

Event Recognition

  • 2 tickets to attend a Business Forum
  • Exclusive logo on ‘Welcome to Coffee Connection’ signage
  • Logo on all creative and collateral materials at the event
  • Background branding throughout the event

Post-Events

  • Event ROI summary
  • Recognition in Aboriginal Business Report Magazine
  • Sponsor recognition in CCAB Annual Report
  • Logo on past events page on CCAB website