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Collaborative Approach to Economic Development The Unama’ki Model
The five First Nation communities in Cape Breton, Unama’ki in the Mi’kmaq language, have formed a unique economic partnership and established a collaborative approach to economic development that is becoming recognized across Canada. They recognized the importance of training (ASEP), taking a business approach to pursuing economic opportunities, and the importance of partnering with business and governments. This office is the result. For more information, click on "About Unama’ki EBO".
First Nations Purchasing Power
August 26th, 2010
Unama'ki, NS, Aug. 26, 2010 - A major economic study establishes that upward of $72 million is the combined purchasing power of the five First Nations communities in Cape Breton. Commissioned by the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office, the study makes several recommendations on how best to harness First Nations purchasing power to further economic self-sufficiency.
Opening of New Offices
June 23rd, 2010
June 23 was more than just a grand opening of the Membertou Business Centre and the new access road. It was also the official opening of the new offices for the Membertou Entrepreneur Centre and the new offices of the Unama’ki Economic Benefits Office, now located in the New Membertou Business Centre.
Cape Breton First Nation communities partner with Emera Utility Services to meet the need for Skilled Workers
April 2nd, 201
Membertou, NS - Local First Nation communities are partnering with EMERA Utility Services (EUS) to help meet the need for skilled workers. Emera Utility Services, a subsidiary of Emera Inc., is the largest utility services contractor in Atlantic Canada.
Unama'ki Economic
Benefits Office
201 Churchill Dr.
Membertou Business Centre
Membertou, Nova Scotia,
Canada, B1S 0H1
Tel: 902-562-4700
Toll Free: 877-562-9480
Fax: 902-562-2068
lauraprosper@unamaki.ca
