January 17th | 2024

In this edition:

• [Attention Certified Full Members] MAJOR opportunities during NAABA Aboriginal Business Week 2024 from January 29th to February 2nd, only 2 weeks away

• NAABA Member Spotlight: KCS Technology and Support

• Sandy Sanderson, NAABA President will present our Certified Full and Artisan Members with an overview of the current state of the organization and how we see NAABA moving forward on January 29th as part of Aboriginal Business Week

• Wood Buffalo Native Youth Hockey Club is seeking sponsorship

• View the sponsorship opportunities for 2024 NAABA Golf Tournament (Presenting Sponsor is still available)

• Careers - Wage Subsidy Programs for 2024

• Construction Leader's Breakfast February 13th

• Leave NAABA a review on Google This helps us increase membership, gain more awareness, helps us grow, and supports us in telling your stories. Thank you greatly to those who have!

• Ask NAABA a question or provide a suggestion

[2 Weeks Away!] NAABA Aboriginal Business Week 2024

Last year we decided to start designating an entire week each year to focus solely on reconnecting with you, our members. This week's events are exclusive to Certified Full Members. Artisan Members, please join Certified Full Members for NAABA President, Sandy Sanderson's "State of the Organization..." event on January 29th.

Our team has taken all of the feedback from last year's Business Week and has been listening to what our members want more from their membership. This week, we're laying it all out and providing those opportunities that will help you succeed.

We look forward to high involvement this week and can't wait to see everyone signed up to reconnect, learn, and grow!

More Info and Free Registration for these Major Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor for 2024 NAABA Golf is Available

Your organization will receive massive awareness including primary spots across 7 newsletters (550 recipients mainly in Northern Alberta), many social media posts to a combined audience of over 5000 followers, website recognition from over 8000 monthly visitors and not to mention all the during-event communication.

Email ed@naaba.ca to claim this highly sought-after sponsorship title.

View all Sponsorship Opportunities for NAABA Golf here

Support Native Youth Hockey

"The Wood Buffalo Native Youth Hockey Club (WBNYHC) is a non-profit society established to provide Indigenous youth from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo an opportunity to participate in the Annual Alberta Native Hockey Provincials in Edmonton, Alberta to be held April 4th – 7th, 2024.

With the help of donations or sponsorship, we can have our youth represented at the Alberta Native Hockey Provincials"

View Full Letter Here

2024 Wage Subsidy Programs

A wage subsidy program can help offset the cost of hiring an intern. These programs may offer incentives for your business to hire CAREERS interns for positions in the trades, agriculture, forestry, environment, health, technologies and other skilled career sectors.

From Careers, "We already have a ton of students interested in a variety of areas".

View Subsidy Info Form

Construction Leader's Breakfast

A conversation with former NHL goaltender and Olympic silver medalist who almost lost everything due to OCD. After dealing with his own mental health struggles, he embarked on a mission to end the stigma around mental health.

When: February 13th, 8:00am

Where: Quality Hotel & Conference Centre

Get Your Tickets Here

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