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Ontario Supports Indigenous Businesses During COVID-19

NEWS

July 23, 2020

Ontario Supports Indigenous Businesses During COVID-19

Ontario Together Fund Investment will Help Deliver Online Tools and Supports to Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) with $110,000 from the Ontario Together Fund to deliver online tools and resources that will support Indigenous businesses as the province implements its made-in-Ontario plan for renewal, growth, and economic recovery.

“We are actively working with businesses to understand the unique challenges they face due to COVID-19,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “By partnering with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses, we are providing Indigenous businesses access to valuable information, training and programming that will help them recover safely and quickly.”

CCAB is a not-for-profit organization that works to strengthen and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy across Ontario and supports almost 500 Indigenous and non-Indigenous business members province-wide. The funding provided through the Ontario Together Fund will help the CCAB:

  • Produce a data-driven report to assess the effects of COVID-19 within the Indigenous business community.
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  • Enhance CCAB’s online resource platform, Tools and Financing for Aboriginal Businesses, that provides practical guides, training, networks, and a forum to connect and share best practices.

“Our government acknowledges the unique challenges and obstacles Indigenous businesses face and we are working together to ensure Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs are supported during this difficult time,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs. “Building on our longstanding partnership with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, we are proud to provide this critical funding to ensure the Indigenous business community has access to the support they need to recover and grow.”

The impact of COVID-19 on businesses varies in sectors and communities across the province. Through gathering accurate information to assess the effects of COVID-19 within the Indigenous business community, tailored online tools will help these businesses adapt during the safe and gradual reopening of the province.

“We are thrilled that the Ontario government has selected Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business for this crucial funding,” said Tabatha Bull, President and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. “The Ontario Together Fund will enable us to continue to provide relevant resources to Indigenous businesses to help them navigate these rapidly changing times as well as provide valuable insights to businesses and governments on the unique impacts of COVID-19 on the Indigenous economy and how we move forward.”

QUICK FACTS

  • Ontario Together web portal to help businesses retool their operations to produce PPE and develop technology-driven solutions and services for businesses to reopen safely.
  • In June, the province announced $10 million in capital support, available through Aboriginal Financial Institutions, to provide Indigenous businesses access to loans of up to $50,000.
  • The province announced a $150 million investment to help deliver improved broadband and cellular access to communities across the province where there is a need for better service. Telecommunications service providers, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and not-for-profits are invited to submit their applications for the Improving Connectivity for Ontario program.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Learn more about Stage 3 of reopening Ontario

See how your organization can help fight COVID-19

Information and advice to help your business navigate the economy during COVID-19

Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19

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MEDIA CONTACTS                                                                                                   Robert Gibson
Minister Fedeli’s Office
robert.m.gibson@ontario.ca  

Kwok Wong
Communications Branch
kwok.wong@ontario.ca
647-504-2774  

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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