CLFN Economic Development Department
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Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) Economic Development Department strives to improve the quality of life for CLFN members, families, and our community by creating new businesses, enhancing existing businesses and supporting long-term environmentally responsible economic growth for CLFN and all companies doing business within our traditional territory.
We are responsible for the planning and oversight of economic development activities for CLFN. This includes developing strategies, implementing plans, and working with Nation-owned enterprises including Primco Dené managed businesses to ensure they are providing economic value to the Nation and creating jobs for members.
Our Economic Development group strives to implement and maintain business models that protect our valuable land resources. We maintain excellent codes of corporate conduct with our existing corporate affiliates, and also with all of our Nation’s economic stakeholders and partners.
Department Purpose
- Increase economic opportunities for Nation members including employment and entrepreneurship.
- Ensure Nation has a strong economic development plan and governance structures in place.
- Improve the economic health of the Nation through the development and management of strong businesses.
Goals and Objectives
- Infrastructure Development
- Skills Development
- Economic Development Planning
- Business Retention and Expansion
- Economic Development Governance
- Accessing Resources
- Business Development for Nation
- Due Diligence Support
- Livelihood for Livelihood
- General Funding Management
- Joint Management Action
- Strategic Economic Development Plan
- Establishing Business Trust
- Environmental Monitoring Program
- Tourism Strategy
- Nu’ Chanie Renewable Energy Projects
- Climate Leadership Programming
Did you know that Cold Lake First Nation Economic Development has a Business Grant Program?
The program is designed to provide supplemental financing for community members who require additional financial assistance to start their own business or alternatively, for existing businesses to expand their services. Eligible expenses include operational costs, asset acquisition, loan leveraging and financing.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the viability of their business venture and their ability to become self-sustainable. A maximum allocation amount of $3500 is available for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. For more information on the criteria for the business grant program or if you are looking for support in business planning, please contact Heather.Bishop@clfns.com
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Indigenous Community Departments & Organizations