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When building a house you start with a
strong foundation
The foundation for Millbrook’s Economic Development is
people.
Our Objective
Economic Development will be the engine for the
benefit of all band members.
Foundation and Objective
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Our Approach
Our strength is – People
Utilize the background of Chief and council members, band staff and community
members.
Pooling the assets and experience to gain perspective.
Council has a varied background(s) to bring to the discussions with a mixture
of college degrees, successful business people and with varied life experiences.
Keys to our success have been leadership and location.
We have council members who are running their own business. Offering the
entrepreneurial perspective.
Utilizing the views of community members.
Working together to make the best possible decision Teamwork –A proven best
practice for sure!
4. What makes success
Successful partnerships have to benefit both/all
parties or it will not work!!
To be successful you have to have a clear
understanding of your own strengths – what do you
bring to the dance.
This self evaluation can be difficult but is necessary.
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Business relationships
Existing business
Enhance those relationships.
Other bands
Already have relationships.
New relationships
Referrals from existing business relationships.
Reaching out to successful enterprises.
Where are these partners
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The model for the Power Center is to attract
businesses who want to partner with us for
long-term sustainability. We work with them to
structure a jointly beneficial arrangement at
the outset... and then let the company focus on
running the operation - to do what they have
expertise in doing.
Our Partnership Goal
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We talk with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development Canada AANDC on a regular basis
regarding economic development projects, sharing
ideas and future plans
We have a similar strong relationship with the
Province of Nova Scotia Aboriginal Affairs group
Federal & Provincial
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We have the same partner(s) that has worked into
several different opportunities
Super 8 in Power Centre has turned into 5 additional
investments in 3 provinces and we have sold our
interest in the Super 8 several years ago, but still deal
with one of the partners.
Sobey’s have provided another 6 opportunities
How many partners ?
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General Dynamics
General Dynamics Information
Technologies
Sobeys Gas/Ultramar
Cineplex Theatre
Need’s Convenience
A&W
Tim Horton’s
Glooscap Heritage Centre
Super 8 Motel/Pacrim Hospitality
Arctic Charr/Sustainable Blue
Leisure Days
Leon’s Furniture
Millbrook Community Bingo Society
Fire Light/Juwi Wind
Felix Motorsports
Driftwood Hospitality
Some of Our Partners
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GDIT – Canada Student Loan Administration
Tourism Opportunities
• Mi’kmawey Debert /CMM
• Colchester County
• Glooscap Heritage Centre
Mi’kmaq Summer Games – 6 year commitment
Greater Colchester Partnership
Hilden Interchange/Debert Development
Planning Ahead