Waubetek Celebrates 30 years with Business Awards Gala – Net Newsledger

November 12, 2019

RAMA, Ontario – On November 7th, 2019, the Waubetek Business Development Corporation hosted its 2019 Business Awards Gala at the Casino Rama Resort and Conference Centre, at Rama First Nation, Ontario, at 5:00 p.m. The gala was held to recognize Indigenous role models recognizes the achievements of Aboriginal businesses in North East Ontario who create much-needed jobs and services throughout the region and also serve as inspirational Aboriginal role models. In this age of reconciliation, it is important for everyone to see the significant contribution made by Indigenous businesses that benefit both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people alike.

The Waubetek Business Development Corporation is a member of the network of Community Futures Development Corporations in Ontario and Aboriginal Financial Institutions in Canada. “Waubetek”, meaning “the future” in the Ojibwe language, has been honoured to help to significantly strengthen the regional economy through provide a variety of business services and $94 million in investment financing to more than 3,000 Aboriginal businesses through a variety of industries since 1989. This celebration also marked Waubetek’s 30th Anniversary.

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