Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

Are you looking to build new business connections and explore the latest Indigenous procurement strategies and success stories? Join CCIB’s Supply Change team for a full-day Indigenous Procurement Event and Indigenous business tradeshow on Nov. 26 in Winnipeg, MB. Why attend? · Curated Networking Opportunities — Connect directly with Certified Indigenous Businesses (CIBs), corporate buyers, and government representatives — all under one roof. · Engaging Panel Discussions — Hear from Indigenous business leaders, corporate procurement Champions and government representatives as they share procurement best practices. · Indigenous Performances — Take in performances by The Aboriginal School of Dance, Métis fiddler Michael Audette and the Norman Chief Memorial Dancers. · Practice Your Pitch — CIBs take the stage with a one-minute elevator pitch to introduce their company and highlight their value. · Indigenous Tradeshow — Experience a vibrant showcase featuring a wide variety of innovative products and services from CIBs. · Indigenous Procurement Marketplace — Be the first to see the new and improved platform designed to connect buyers and CIBs more efficiently. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gFp6u2cv #CCIB2025 #IndigenousBusiness #IndigenousSuccess #Indigenous #Tradeshow #TradeshowCanada

There's only one week until CCIB's Supply Change Indigenous Procurement Event & Tradeshow happening in Winnipeg on Nov. 26. Tickets are still available, so secure yours now before it’s too late! Join us for a full day of powerful discussions and connections featuring: • The official unveiling of Supply Change’s new and improved Indigenous Procurement Marketplace • Certified Indigenous Business (CIB) procurement success stories • Indigenous Procurement Champions sharing strategies to increase Indigenous participation in their supply chains • Indigenous Government Procurement Champions exploring governance, economic self-determination, and procurement leadership • Practice Your Pitch sessions, where CIBs deliver one-minute elevator pitches on the value of their businesses PLUS, explore the Indigenous Business Tradeshow and connect with CIBs, corporate buyers, and government representatives — all in one room! Register now! https://lnkd.in/gFp6u2cv #ccib #indigenousbusiness #indigenousexcellence #networkingevent #indigenousprocurement

Join CCIB's TIB team for a FREE in-person Indigenous Business Networking Event at the historic Fort Garry Hotel Grand Ballroom in Winnipeg, MB, on Tues. Nov. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. CST. Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion that explores Building Bridges: The Intersection of Indigenous Relations and Business Innovation. Join Jeff G. Provost, Leader of Indigenous Relations at MCW Group of Companies, where he focuses on fostering positive relationships between Indigenous communities and the business sector. Also speaking will be Ben Anderson, CEO of Swank Business Solutions, who specializes in innovative solutions to enhance business efficiencies. PLUS, stay for an interactive Q&A with leaders from MCW and Swank Business Solutions during which attendees can seek insights, clarification and practical advice from the speakers. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gFnMhTwu #ccib #indigenousbusiness BDC MediaEdge Communications

Big things are happening in Winnipeg! Join us for CCIB's Indigenous Procurement Event on Nov. 26 at the historic Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, MB. Why attend? • Curated networking opportunities — connect with Certified Indigenous Businesses (CIBs), corporate buyers, and government representatives— all under one roof! • Explore the Indigenous Tradeshow — experience a vibrant showcase featuring a wide variety of innovative products and services from CIBs. • Engaging panel discussions — hear from CIBs, corporate procurement champions and government representatives as they share procurement strategies. • Practice Your Pitch — CIBs take the stage with a one-minute elevator pitch to introduce their company and highlight their value. • Official unveiling of CCIB’s new and improved Indigenous Procurement Marketplace — be the first to see the updated platform designed to better connect CIBs with corporate and government partners to advance Indigenous procurement. Walk away with fresh insights, valuable contacts and practical strategies to advance Indigenous business opportunities within Canada’s supply chain. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gFp6u2cv #ccib #indigenousprocurement #winnipegevents #fortgarryhotel #corporatesponsorships #economicreconciliation #businessnetworking #governmentprocurement #supplierdiversity #Indigenousbusiness #indigenousentrepreneurship

Less than two weeks to submit a nomination for CCIB's Lifetime Achievement Business Award. Do you know someone whose leadership has made a real difference in the Indigenous community? The Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award honours an exceptional Indigenous business leader whose career and legacy have made a lasting impact on business, community, culture and the broader Indigenous economy. This distinguished Award, sponsored by Scotiabank, recognizes Indigenous individuals who have reached advanced stages in their careers and have established a lasting legacy within the following criteria: • Business leadership and excellence • Community impact • Commitment to building capacity • Measurable results Individuals can self-nominate or nominate someone else. Submit a nomination for the Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award: https://lnkd.in/gGkUtyyN Submit a nomination for a deserving Indigenous leader before Mon., Nov 17 at 11 a.m. EST. The award will be presented at the Central Business Forum & Awards Dinner in Toronto on February 26, 2025.

This is the LAST CHANCE to get your tickets to CCIB’s Indigenous Relations Forum & PAIR Awards, on Oct. 8, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, where you’ll have the opportunity to get into a room with more than 30 corporations who are highly committed to doing business with Indigenous businesses. What to expect: • Keynote & Roundtable Discussions Begin the day with inspiring keynote speaker Bill Lomax, President and CEO, First Nations Bank of Canada, as he discusses Indigenous Nation-Building: Indigenous Communities Ready for Growth. Later, there will be roundtable discussions focused on Indigenous talent, procurement, community & corporate partnerships and Reconciliation Action Plans that advance Indigenous success and foster meaningful partnerships. These sessions will explore how organizations can start or strengthen their PAIR accreditation journey. For those who want to do better in their pursuit of economic reconciliation, this is your chance to learn about the program. • PAIR Awards & Reconciliation Focus Celebrate the recipients of CCIB’s PAIR Awards, which highlight organizations making measurable progress in reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. • Networking Reception Cap off the day with a lively networking reception and the opportunity to build relationships with peers, Indigenous and non-Indigenous business leaders, and fellow attendees. Take a step forward in your Indigenous Relations journey by attending CCIB’s Indigenous Relations Forum & PAIR Awards. Hurry—tickets are almost gone! https://forum.ccib.ca/ Bouchier