About Us
The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is a non-profit organization that consists of a growing interest group of Aboriginal Businesses, committed to enhancing and creating an environment, which promotes businesses, jobs, and training for the betterment of all native people in the region. Our association certifies that all Full Members are qualified by at least 51% Aboriginal ownership.
Our Vision
Maximizing the opportunities for Aboriginal business in the Wood Buffalo region.
Our Mission
Working together with Business and Industry to enhance the opportunities to promote and support the development of all Aboriginal peoples in the Wood Buffalo region.
Our Corporate Values
NAABA takes pride in assuring that their full members are at least 51% Aboriginal owned and operated business. NAABA values its relationships with their full and associate memberships.
Business Objectives
Public relations for Aboriginal businesses
- Developing the overall profiles of Aboriginal businesses
- Developing a business relations model to promote the utilization (contracting) of Aboriginal businesses
- Tracking and reporting of local Aboriginal spending
- Facilitating input to 'community' organizations and groups on bussiness related issues
- Facilitating access of Aboriginal business with industry
- Promoting networking opportunities for Aboriginal businesses
- Providing a comprehensive 'inventory' of Aboriginal businesses
Business development
- Providing resources to assist the development of Aboriginal businesses
Promotion of mutual support and networking among Aboriginal businesses
- Providing connections for the entire Aboriginal business community
Bylaws
Who is involved with NAABA?
NAABA is a group of Business owners and managers who represent Aboriginal Businesses in the region. In 2006, Aboriginal Business accounted for over $350 Million (estimated) in annual revenues, up from $25 million only 15 years earlier.