NRG hosted another event in early December that brought together NmTC Nations and the business community.

NmTC members, along with business and local government leaders from throughout the Mid-Island area, were invited to a pre-Christmas event at the Coast Bastion that featured a performance by the Tzinquaw dancers from Duncan.

More than 100 people attended the event. For many it was their first introduction to NmTC and its leaders. There was a short formal presentation about NmTC and NRG. But most of the time was spent getting to know one another.

There was lots of good food and most people left with either one of the many door prizes or the information pack about NmTC and NRG.

“It was great to meet so many people at once,” said one person who attended. “I left with a handful of business cards. The next time I call somebody in local government or a business, I’ll be able to put a face to the name.”

ALL PART OF DOING BUSINESS

“Events like these are all a part of doing business,” said NRG president Robert Duncan. “So many business leaders tell me that most of their big deals started out at a social gathering like this… or else at a place like the golf course.

“Our Nations are emerging as real players in the development of economics and planning with our neighbours. There’s no telling where a casual conversation might lead. It could be a partnership or a source of significant income.

“We all just have to get out there and make our presence felt in the larger community,” he said.