Please login or register to join our webinar.

E-mail address:
Password:
Forgot your password?
Log in
REGISTRATION
Home > Waubetek Business Development > Articles > What We Do
Waubetek Business Development

What We Do

Business Services

Jul 23, 2020
Waubetek currently delivers the following services:
 
  • Commercial Loans as a Community Futures Development Corporation and as an Aboriginal Financial Institution
  • Business counselling and support to individuals and communities in the areas of starting or expanding a business, community development, proposal development, joint venture development or access to financing
  • Regional Economic Services in collaboration with our member First Nations to focus our sector strategies (i.e. Fisheries, Mining, Aquaculture, Tourism)
 
Business Awards Gala
 
Waubetek hosts a Business Awards Gala every two years to pay tribute to the accomplishments of Aboriginal businesses in North-Eastern Ontario.  Waubetek is extremely proud to take the time to honour the achievements and hard work of many Aboriginal businesses who have overcome challenges  and barriers to create businesses within Waubetek’s service region. In addition to recognizing the achievements of four businesses, the event includes a  program of Aboriginal music performances showcasing local talent.  The evening provides an opportunity to network with successful entrepreneurs and  community organizations, also to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our community members and most of all, it is a fun and enjoyable evening.  
 
Annual Charity Golf Classic
 
The Annual Waubetek Charity Golf Classic is held in August at the Rainbow Ridge Golf Course on Manitoulin Island. There are three divisions, Men's, Woman's and Mixed.  The money raised is distrIbuted through the Student Bursary Fund.
 
 
Student Bursary Fund
 
Each year Waubetek hosts a  Charity Golf Classic to raise funds for our Aboriginal Post Secondary Student Bursary Fund. Post-secondary students attending a business related program of study are selected to receive a bursary of $500 each.
 
2020 Recipients: 
 
Past Recipients
 
2019:  Ruby Panamick, Quinn Meawasige, Zonya Jacobs, Conrad Naponse, Michael Cimino, Bryanna Ominika Jackson
2018:  Andrew A. Manitowabi, Ruby Panamick, Zonya Jacobs, Martha Wabegijig, Quinn Meawasige
2017:  Tracy Manitowabi, Rayburn Misquadis, Joshua McGregor, Jamie Manitowabi, Ruby Panamick, Andrew A. Manitowabi
2016:  Jamie Manitowabi, Quinn Meawasige, Ruby Panamick, Angel Peltier, Janet Restoule, Ian Trudeau
2015:  Natalie Shawana-Waboose, Jolene Recollet, Adam Restoule, Katrina Owl
2014:  Janet Esquimaux, Santanna Francis, Jason Oshkabewisens, Amanda Eshkibok, Meryca Shawongonabe, Rachel Corbiere
2013:  Daneille Toulouse, Jamey Lynn Trudeau, Santanna Francis
2012:  Daneille Toulouse, Jamey Lynn Trudeau, Santanna Francis
2011:  Dallas Bondy, Jasmine Recollet, Quansance Boissoneau, Lyndsay Brisard, Santanna Francis
2010:  Matthew McGregor, Clara Restoule. Wendy Debassige, Teresa Pitawanakwat
 
Annual Economic Development Officers Session
 
Each year, Waubetek invites the Economic Development Officers within our service area to participate in an annual networking session. This session allows us to bring together the economic development practitioners to share information and learn of various examples of other economic initiatives and determine ways in which to support Aboriginal business development in their communities.
 
Part of the session includes concurrent workshops that touch on various topics such as Proposal Writing, Board Governance, Business Opportunities and Project Management to name a few.
 

Source: https://www.waubetek.com/article/what-we-do-119.asp

Latest news
COVID19 - A Continuing Challenge
The Man with Strong Entrepreneurial Drive
Aboriginal Aquaculture in Canada Initiative
New Program - Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
Giving Weekends and Holidays a Reason
Magazine
July 23, 2020
Annual Report 2009-2010
Inside this issue
Digital edition
Career Opportunities
Finance Officer

The Waubetek Business Development Corporation is seeking a Finance Officer with excellent financial skills, organizational abilities and a strong, proven work ethic who will work alongside our Manager of Finance.
Business Development Officer

The Waubetek Business Development Corporation (a Community Futures Development Corporation and an Aboriginal Financial Institution) is seeking an experienced Business Development Officer to deliver our business services and programs in North-East Ontario. 
Aquaculture Development Internship Position

The Waubetek Business Development Corporation (a Community Futures Development Corporation and an Aboriginal Financial Institution) is seeking an experienced individual to assist Waubetek's Aquaculture Development Officer (ADO) to provide additional support and services to its Indigenous client's base within Northern Ontario and beyond within the aquaculture and commercial fishery industry.
Mining Strategy Development Internship Position

The Waubetek Business Development Corporation (a Community Futures Development Corporation and an Aboriginal Financial Institution) is seeking an experienced individual to assist Waubetek's Mining Project Manager (MPM) to provide additional support and services to its Indigenous client's base within Northern Ontario within the Mining industry.
More Careers