The Business Development Office (BDO) supports Ktunaxa businesses and entrepreneurs.
We also work with other Indigenous / First Nations entrepreneurs who are based in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa.
One-on-One Business Coaching
Our team offers one-on-one business coaching to help you with:
- Business planning
- Cash-flow forecasting
- Budgeting
- Marketing
- Web development
- Access to a wide-range of grants
- Training and support
You get personalized coaching to help meet your goals which goes far beyond just ‘filling in a template.’
Clients from other First Nations who live in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa can also access business coaching.
Email: BDO@ktunaxa.org
Ktunaxa MicroLoans
The Ktunaxa MicroLoan program offers loans of up to $10,000 per application, with a lifetime eligibility limit of $25,000.
Loans are open to Ktunaxa Nation members for new or expanding business ventures, as well as certified Ktunaxa businesses in which Ktunaxa Nation members own and operate at least 51% of the enterprise.
Recipients get flexible financing options, with no restrictions on the use of funds once their application is approved.
Feel free to connect with a business coach before applying for a loan—there may be other financing options to consider.
Email: BDO@ktunaxa.org
Ktunaxa Business Development Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 per application support start-up and existing Ktunaxa businesses.
Funding is for the purchase of tangible items essential to business operations, such as tools and equipment.
There is a lifetime eligibility limit of $15,000 per applicant.
Feel free to connect with a business coach before making an application to ensure you aren’t leaving any money on the table (i.e., you know about other funding opportunities.)
Email: BDO@ktunaxa.org for an application and to learn more.
Ktunaxa Business Directory
Learn more about 67 (and counting) Ktunaxa and Ktunaxa-affiliated businesses on Ktunaxa Ready, the online business directory.
It’s a central hub for industry, government and others to discover and collaborate with our growing entrepreneurial sector.
The Member Portal is now live, where member businesses can access procurement opportunities directly from industry partners.
To list a procurement / contracting opportunity: BDO@ktunaxa.org
To list your business and get the keys to the portal: BDO@ktunaxa.org
Ktunaxa Marketing Campaigns
Ktunaxa businesses can get more visibility and promotional support for no cost.
Let’s create a spotlight campaign to showcase your product or service and reach your customers.
You’ll get print, radio and social media ad placements catered to your messaging and retain these assets for future marketing campaigns.
Get in touch!
Email: BDO@ktunaxa.org
