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OFNEDA's 14th annual First Nations Economic Advancement Conference - This event has already occurred

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 8:00 am - 10:30 pm
Thursday, September 18, 2025 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Address:

Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, Valhalla Inn Road, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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About FNEAC - First Nations Economic Advancement Conference

This annual gathering offers a dynamic platform for business leaders, Indigenous communities, and economic changemakers to collaborate, learn, and drive long-term growth across Ontario.

Conference Highlights:

Engage in sessions focused on business development, strategic partnerships, economic recovery, growth planning, leadership, entrepreneurship, financial access, and project management readiness.
Meet over 300 delegates, including Indigenous entrepreneurs, government officials, financial institutions, corporate partners, and artisans.
Strengthen relationships that contribute to reconciliation, innovation, and prosperity.

Benefits for Sponsors and Tradeshow Exhibitors:

Present products and services directly to Indigenous buyers and decision-makers.
Speak to a large audience of engaged professionals and community representatives.
Increase brand visibility and network with a growing community committed to economic empowerment.

‍We invite you to be part of this transformative event. Together, we can build a resilient and inclusive economic future.

Our Theme for 2025 is "Ready, Set, GROW: Seizing Economic Opportunities."

We will be featuring a dynamic lineup of sessions designed to help businesses and communities identify, analyze, and seize economic opportunities.

With a focus on sustainable business success - ensuring ventures thrive for years to come - topics will include business development, strategic partnerships, economic recovery, growth planning, and leadership, entrepreneurship financing access, business start-ups and project management readiness.