Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development (FMFN468 Economic Development) is gearing up for its biggest business networking event of the year, its Calgary Trade Show, taking place:

Thursday, May 25, 2023
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hudson | 200 8^th Avenue S.W., Calgary

The event draws hundreds of industry professionals and service providers across a wide range of sectors to connect with the Nation’s leadership, representatives of its business entities — FMFN468 Economic Development and the Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies — its business partners, and each other.

“This is an important event on the Nation’s calendar, providing us with an opportunity to highlight our partnerships and build new relationships that support our focus on developing mutually beneficial business opportunities that contribute to the strength, sustainability, and resiliency of our Nation,” said Chief Neil Cheecham, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation.

Register today for this FREE event.

New this year, a panel discussion on “Sustainable Indigenous-Industry Partnerships” from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.

Panellists:

• Councillor Samantha Whalen, Chief Business Development Officer, FMFN468 Economic Development
• Derek Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer, MEG Energy
• Kim Fox, Sustainability Manager, Imperial
• Andrew Rosser, Senior Vice President, Operations - Syncrude, Suncor

Trade Show exhibitors include:

1. Arkon Solutions
2. Breakwater Vantage
3. Canada Pump & Power
4. Centerfire Energy Group
5. Chinook Fuels Ltd.
6. Civeo
7. Diversified Transportation Ltd.
8. DXP
9. Flint
10. Fort McKay Alcor
11. Fort McMurray 468 First Nation
12. Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development
13. Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies
14. Gateway Mechanical Services
15. Integral Energy Services
16. Morgan Construction
17. NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul
18. OCL Group
19. Pacific Rim Group
20. Paladin Security
21. Pentastar Group of Companies
22. Pure Environmental
23. Secure Energy
24. SMS Equipment
25. Stantec
26. Strad
27. TEAM Inc.
28. Treeline Well Services
29. United Safety

Visit the FMFN Economic Development website to learn more about our partnerships.

About Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Economic Development
Our core purpose is to support the economic success of Fort McMurray 468 First Nation through the development of joint business ventures and equity opportunities, supported by strong, strategic partnerships — creating a sustainable future for the Nation and its People. All revenue generated through the corporation supports Member programs and services, and housing and infrastructure projects, fostering lasting benefits for the Nation and its Members.

Media Contact:
Deborah Spence, CMR Consulting – 403.601.0944 or deborahs@cmrconsulting.ca