ABSN

The ABSN is a non-profit society under the BC societies act and was implemented following a regional research study (Gap Analysis) titled "Assessing the Business Information Needs of Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in B.C.", published in January 2001. The steering committee that acted as advisors to this report are now the volunteer members of the BC ABSN... ABSN is an initiative of the Federal Government Aboriginal Business Development Strategy. In 2002, the Community Economic Development Centre and Simon Fraser University completed a Gap Analysis on Aboriginal business needs and service providers. As a result of the study an ABSN coordinator was hired, REACH Sites were developed throughout the Province, a workbook was published on Aboriginal Business Development and a variety of other tools - intended as capacity development tools for Aboriginal Business Development Officers... The ABSN BC Board is made up of representatives from Aboriginal Capital Corporations, Aboriginal Business..

Also known as: Aboriginal Business Service Network, Aboriginal Business Services Network

Primary location: Kamloops Canada