East Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner

CCIB’s Entrepreneur team is hosting a Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) Networking event from  4 – 7 pm at the Halifax Convention Centre.

As an entrepreneur, your network is an important source of support and opportunities for your business. TIB events provide Indigenous entrepreneurs the opportunity to grow their professional networks and profile through meeting CCIB members committed to enhancing Indigenous business

TIB Networking Events are free for CCIB members and guests. To register, click here:

East Coast Social at The Stubborn Goat.  Join us for a casual networking evening with forum attendees, CCIB board members, staff and speakers.  Tickets can be purchased with your event registration.

We invite you to visit and explore the Indigenous Marketplace, which will feature a diverse selection of Indigenous artisans and businesses, offering unique products and showcasing local craftsmanship.

The Networking Lounge serves as a dedicated meeting space for attendees to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions throughout the event.

Registration

Coffee Connection

Indigenous Marketplace

Opening Remarks

Host: Victoria Labillois

Elder

Entertainment

CEO Remarks: Tabatha Bull

Mainstage Panel: Navigating Business Challenges in a Shifting Economic and Political Landscape
Gain insights and strategies for resilience and stability, empowering Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses to thrive amid evolving challenges.

Buffet Lunch

Kitchen Table Chat

Breakout Session:

Equity Partnerships and Economic Reconciliation: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
Discover how successful equity partnerships are driving economic reconciliation by fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in Indigenous communities. Learn from real-world examples of partnerships that prioritize shared decision-making, mutual prosperity, and long-term community benefits.

Breakout Session:

Procurement & Supply Chains
Certified Indigenous Businesses share their stories and offer recommendations on leveraging procurement opportunities in Atlantic Canada and beyond. Discover how Indigenous businesses are driving innovation and creating value that goes far beyond meeting contract requirements.

Breakout Session:

Trade & Export: Strategies for Expanding into new Global and Domestic Markets
As businesses seek growth beyond traditional markets, exploring global trade and interprovincial opportunities has never been more critical. Gain insights on best practices for export readiness, market entry strategies, and building resilient supply chains in an evolving economic landscape.

Networking Break with Coffee & Dessert

Mainstage Panel: Engaging the Next Generation: Indigenous Hiring and Retention Strategies
A panel discussion on attracting and supporting Indigenous youth in the workforce. Explore effective approaches to recruitment, training, mentorship, and retention. Gain insights to help organizations create meaningful opportunities and foster inclusive workplaces.

Closing Remarks

Cocktail Reception

Host Welcome: Jeff Ward

Elder

Entertainment

Sponsor Remarks

Young Entrepreneur Award Presentation sponsored by EY.

Dinner

Entertainment

CEO Remarks: Tabatha Bull

Business Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation

Closing remarks