History

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History

• Métis Business Development Corporation became a
  going concern in the Summer of 2000
• It acts as a profit centre for the MNAA

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General Manager

• Ray Wanuch
• Direct Line [phone]
• E-mail raywanuch_at_shawbiz.ca
• Originally from the Paddle Prairie Metis
  Settlement, currently residing in Edmonton
• CANDO Co-President and Board of Director
  representing Alberta
• Began managing operations on June 4, 2001

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The Story of the Métis Business Development
Corporation

• The Vision is attributable to the development of
  an Economic Development Strategy that was
  completed June, 2001
• Part of the strategy includes a Micro Business
  Training Centre, Business Incubator, EDOs for
  each zone, continued development of the Riverview
  Farms project, Casino, an Oil Gas company, and
  a Micro Angel Investment Fund

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Zone Economic Development Officers

• Main tasks of the Zone Edos are wealth creation
  and wealth distribution within their particular
  zones
• Facilitate the process of economic development by
  working with local industry to determine
  potential business ventures
• Each EDO reports to their respective Zone
  Presidents and Vice Presidents as well as head
  office situated in the city of Edmonton

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Micro Business Training Centre

• Urban focus
• The training centre offers a self employment
  program through an Edmonton Office
• Primarily for Metis Nation members in Zone 4,
  however seats are available for other zones,
  Metis Settlements and First Nation clients
• 26 week program, 10 week in class room training
  with after care follow-up sessions

• Rural focus
• Plans underway to offer the self employment
  program in the five remaining zones
• Mobile facilitators or facilitators from the area
  will be hired
• Would like each zone to commit to funding 6 to 15
  students per zone per year
• Will conduct one-on-one sessions with very remote
  locals or communities

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Micro Business Training Centre

• The official name of the training centre is
  Infiniti Business Training Services
• Infiniti Business Training Services is a division
  of the Metis Business Development Corporation
• The Metis Business Development Corporation is a
  wholly owned subsidiary of the Metis Nation of
  Alberta

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First Intake

• 11 students began the training, May, 2001, 10
  completed the program
• Eight are currently in business

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Second Intake

• 10 students began the program on July 9, 2001
• 3 dropped out
• The following businesses offer examples of what
  the students are working toward

• Reflexology Clinic
• Aboriginal Magazine
• Aboriginal Bookstore
• Dog/Cat Grooming
• Esthetician
• Auto Body Repair/Painting
• Auto Repair
• Glass Jewelry/Giftware
• Restaurant

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Second Intake

• 7 of the 10 completed the program
• 6 of the 10 are currently in business
• 1 incubating in our office
• We are Still providing coaching services for 3 of
  the businesses

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Third Intake

• 4 students began the program on October 2, 2001
• 1 dropped out but has since been reinstated
• The following businesses offer examples of what
  the students are working toward

• Artisan
• Trucker
• Events Planner and Promoter
• Used vehicle parts and Auto wrecker

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Third Intake

• 3 of the 4 completed the program
• 2 of the 4 are currently in business
• 1 employed
• 1 reinstated and in process of completing their
  business plan

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Fourth Intake

• 8 students began the program on December 11, 2001
• 2 dropped out
• The following businesses offer examples of what
  the students are working toward

• Tatoo Artisan/Shop owner
• Shelving units for Restaurant/Bars
• Reiki Practitioner
• Red Clay Potter/Artisan
• Used Car Sales Lot
• Janitorial Service
• Writer/Publisher of Elder Stories

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Fourth Intake

• 6 of the 8 completed the program
• 4 of the 6 are currently in business
• 1 terminated but now employed

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Fifth Intake

• 6 students began the program on February 11, 2002
• 2 dropped out
• The following businesses offer examples of what
  the students are working toward

• Water Bottler/Distributer
• Reiki/Massage Therapy/Aromatherapy/Reflexologist
  Practitioner
• Towing Service
• Concrete Finisher
• Concrete Repair Decorater
• Flash Web-site Producer

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Fifth Intake

• 4 of the 6 completed the in-classroom portion of
  the program
• 2 of the 6 are currently in business
• 4 of the 6 projected to be in business

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Sixth Intake

• 10 students began the program on April 22, 2002
• The following businesses offer examples of what
  the students are working toward

• Touchless Carwash
• Catering/Café
• Oil Field Hot-shot Supply Service
• Professional Organizer
• Janitorial
• Convenience Store/Gas Bar
• Roofer
• Staff Training Agency
• Oil Field Slashing Pipe-line Clearing

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Sixth Intake

• 10 completed the in-classroom portion of the
  program
• Currently completing their Sandler Sales Training
• 7 of the 10 projected to be in business

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Seventh Intake

• 6 students began the program on June 24, 2002
• The following businesses offer examples of what
  the students are working toward

• Heavy Equipment Contractor
• Painter
• Oil Field Hot-shot Supply Service
• Maid Service
• Yoga instructor and Studio
• General Contractor

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Seventh Intake

• 5 completed the in-classroom portion of their
  training
• 1 of the 5 already in business
• 4 of the 6 projected to be in business at the end
  of their 26 week program

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Eigth Intake

• Slated to begin on October 28, 2002
• Seats still available
• Have to apply with us, please call for an
  application
• Next step is to apply for funding at your
  particular Metis Nation of Alberta Zone EAS for
  living allowance and Zone office for tuition,
  Ottenow for First Nations, and STI for Metis
  Settlements
• Further intakes slated for January 20, 2003 and
  March 31, 2003

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Enhancements

• Partnered with the Sandler Sales Institute
• Partnering with Credit Counseling Services of
  Alberta

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Long Term Goals

• The creation of a Micro Angel Investment Fund
• Using the Sirolli Institutes Enterprise
  Facilitation Model to encapsulate the SE Program
• Begin the process of Applying for Private
  Vocational School Status
• Offer Long-distance Training and Evening Classes

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Micro Angel Investment Fund

• Most financial institutions in the province of
  Alberta require a down payment to start a
  business
• The down payment is usually in the form of cash
  at 10 to 20 percent of total project cost
• Many beginning entrepreneurs only have a small
  portion of the start-up cash equity required
• We would incorporate a business with the
  entrepreneur and invest in shares in the company
  for a part ownership of the company in exchange
  for cash

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Concluding Thoughts

• Of the 91 applicants Interviewed and deemed
  suitable, 48 or 53 were accepted into the
  program
• 40 of the 48 or 83 have completed or are in the
  process of completing the program
• 33 of the 48 or 69 of those accepted are in
  business or are in the process of establishing
  their businesses
• We Thank You for your time and allowing us to
  present to you today and have a GREAT EDMONTON
  DAY!

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Edmonton Office Address

• Metis Business Development Corporation
• 12318 111 Avenue
• Edmonton, Alberta
• T5M 2N4
• Admin Assistant Julie Berringer
• Website www.mbdca.com
• E-mail mbdc_at_shawbiz.ca
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]