"Speed dating" for Aboriginal Businesses

Jennifer David took part in a new initiative, coordinated by the Assembly of First Nations, at the recent Annual General Assembly in Toronto, at which Shawn Atleo was re-elected for a second term as National Chief.

Instead of having a typical trade show booth, Stonecircle took part in the I-Nations Trade Procurement Exchange Centre.  The idea, similar to 'speed dating' provided an opportunity for Aboriginal businesses (like Stonecircle) to be matched with organizations, companies or government departments looking for the products or services of that particular company.

Here's Jennifer David with Bryan Hendry, one of the AFN organizers
of the I-Nations Trade Procurement Exchange.

Approximately 30 tables were set up in the room and each registrant received a schedule of meetings. Each meeting lasted 15 minutes, after which each group moved to a different table to talk to a different organization/company/government department.

Throughout the one-day event, Jennifer was able to meet with 8 different organizations to tell them more about services offered by Stonecircle and determine common areas of interest.

It was a beneficial marketing effort, and well worth the trip to Toronto.