Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

October 2015

A Word from the General Manager

Greetings and Salutations!

Autumn is here and with that comes the beautiful weather as we prepare for the winter season. As September came, the ACC has hit the ground running. We now have a new Executive in place for the ACC Board of Directors. I look forward to working with the lovely Jessica Dumas, Chair of the Board, Scott Rose, Vice-Chair and Terry Brown, Treasurer.

Last week on the 23rd we hosted the First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Luncheon at the Radisson Winnipeg Downtown. Thanks so much to FPEGF and TD Bank for co-sponsoring this event. Also I would like to thank our entrepreneurs Chantal Daniels, Brenda Parsons and Blair Owen for sharing their words about their experiences as business owners and testimonials about FPEGF. Thank you to all of you who attended.

We are currently accepting registrations for the Understanding Urban Reserves Event taking place on October 8th at the RBC Convention Centre. If you have not yet registered please do so by visiting http://www.winnipeg-chamber.com/events/Understanding-Urban-Reserves-57198/details

This event is taking place at a great time with the recent announcement that the government will not appeal a federal court decision on the fate of the Kapyong Barracks.

Another exciting event that is coming up soon is our 2015 Gala. I am very happy to announce that our keynote speaker will be Justice Murray Sinclair and our emcees are the legendary Ray Saint Germain and co-host of the weekday morning radio show on CBC Radio One, Marcy Markusa! Entertainment will be by the Norman Chief Memorial Dancers that, of course, includes high stepping Kevin Chief, MLA for Point Douglas. You really do not want to miss out on this high profile event taking place in the newly developed Event Centre at Club Regent.

I would like to welcome all new members from the month of September including Lawson Consulting and Surveying, DLF Consulting, Test 1 Inc., and Fisher River Economic Development.

Take care and stay gold,

Gloria Spence,

General Manager

Upcoming Events

Understanding Urban Reserves: October 8th, 2015

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Limited table sponsorships are available for $750 and includes:
- 1 table of 10 with priority seating
- 1 complimentary booth at the event ($150 value)
- Company logo and recognition on the slideshow
- Company logo on table signage

To get your membership pricing for this event, please contact our office at 204-237-9359 to get your membership code.

2015 Annual Gala Event

News

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Luncheon

Brenda Parsions - Owner of All Nations Print Ltd.	Blair Owen - Owner of Owen's Cash and Carry in Little GrandRapids
Chantal Daniels - Owner of Red Cedar Gifts.	Thomas & Angelo giving Chantal a gift from The Chamber.

3rd Annual Aboriginal Business Youth Forum - Small Business Week

The Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce and The Aboriginal Business Service Network are proud to present this annual event in celebration of Small Business Week. The goal of this event is to inspire youth to believe that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to.

This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Lisa Monkman

Dr. Lisa Monkman is a Doctor of Medicine, graduating in 2004 from the University of Manitoba. Lisa was raised in Winnipeg Manitoba graduating from River East High School in 1996 with Honours. She is yoga instructor and prides herself in promoting healthy living eg, breastfeeding. Dr. Monkman worked as a family physician at the Dauphin Medical Centre for several years until recently continuing her practice at the Access Medical Centre in a multidisciplinary team setting in order to serve Winnipeg's inner city homeless population.

For more information on this event,

please contact our office at 204-237-9359.

We would like to thank our sponsor

to learn more click the link below.

Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce

Ph: 204-237-9359

Fx: 204-947-0145

admin@aboriginalchamber.ca

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