Announcing!
ABM 2014 in Penticton, BC and Saskatoon, SK

Sylix/Okanagan Territory, Penticton, BC
Monday, February 24 to
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

and

Treaty Six Territory, Saskatoon, SK
Monday, June 16 to Thursday, June 19, 2014
TCU Place

The Aboriginal Business Match (ABM) is the most powerful Aboriginal business development event in Western Canada.

ABM is designed to connect First Nations and Metis communties with the private sector to create opportunities for business.

The event employs a unique trade show format of pre-scheduled appointments to discuss business opportunities between pre-qualified business matches.

First Nations and Metis communities are one side of the match; all other delegates participate on the exhibitor side.

The combination of technology, preparation process and appointment structure makes ABM highly effective.

Four Corners Tribal Business Corporation President/CEO, Mike Watson: "Instead of sitting passively like you do at other conferences, you are actively integrating with other like-minded companies and Aboriginal organizations. There was a lot of interest in our services and we made many new contacts, some of which we expect to sign new business with. We are excited to attend ABM 2014 and continue to make new meaningful connections.” -Ladysmith, BC

Velocity Training Business Development, Shawn Bonnough: "I expect to be signing several Aboriginal heavy equipment training projects as a result of ABM. In most cases, conferences are too overwhelming and chaotic for real conversations to happen. The ‘speed dating’ format of ABM with its scheduled appointments was terrific. I will continue attending ABM because it gets the results we need to make relationships, form conversations, and lead to partnerships." -Osoyoos, BC

McDougall Energy Inc. Territory Sales Manager, Brian Winter: “The Aboriginal Business Match was the best conference of its kind I have ever participated in. It was professionally run, high powered, intense, and most importantly, productive. We developed solid business leads and grassroots connections to many First Nations."

Vancity Manager, Community Investment - Aboriginal Banking, Stewart Anderson:  "ABM is a great event for us to connect with entrepreneurs, businesses and First Nation governments that we don’t have regular contact with. We look forward to ABM 2014 and the numerous opportunities that arise from these important relationships." - Vancouver, BC

Registration

Members of the ABM 2014
Steering Committee

• Chief Jonathan Kruger, Penticton Indian Band, Host and Co-Chair
• Keith Henry, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC, Co-Chair
• Brenda Baptiste, Chief Administrative Officer, Tsleil-Waututh Nation
• Steven Fay, National Director, Aboriginal Banking and alternate Candace Dennis, Director Aboriginal Banking Greater Vancouver Commercial District, BMO
• April Gabriel, Administration & Communication, Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation
• Lesley Gabriel, Economic Business Development Officer, Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation
• Tribal Chief Liz Logan, Treaty 8 Tribal Association
• Chief Clarence Louie, Osoyoos Indian Band
• Quentin Smith, President and alternate Kevin Boothroyd, Director of Marketing, Pacific Coastal Airlines
• Bob Stamnes, President, Elevator Strategy
• Chief Clint Williams, Sliammon First Nation