A regional economic summit is taking place in Rigolet starting today, and going until March 7, 2018.
This will provide an opportunity for potential Inuit entrepreneurs and new start-up businesses to connect with key funding and support agencies operating in Atlantic Canada.
The first forum of its kind in the region, the Nunatsiavut Business Start-up Summit was initialized by the Division of Economic Development in response to the significant increase in business development inquiries in the past year.
Utilizing a partnership approach, Inuit businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs will be paired with industry experts and service providers to encourage business success and sustainability.
The summit will see representatives from various business sectors, as well as funding agencies including CBDC, Ulnooweg, AES, BDC, TCII, ACOA, Inuit Pathways, etc.
The event will also focus on community engagement, addressing identified community issues (i.e. food security), language use and retention, traditional skills promotion, local service development, partnerships for success, stakeholder interaction, cultural industries, supporting northern economies and community development events.
An interactive community event will be hosted at the Northern Lights Academy gym tonight at 6 pm as well.