Mining Expo

May 28, 2015

Our ValuesWe believe in….•The creation of prosperity & wealth in our communities, our strength comes from successful communities, we give back to our communities and empower our future generations.

•Understanding the uniqueness of our clients, we are creative and flexible in meeting challenges with client centered services based on teamwork.

Our Statements

Our Vision - Aboriginal Prosperity

Our Mission - To advance the well-being of Aboriginal people in northern Ontario

through business and economic development.

Who are we?

Who do we service?

+600 -> 126 -> 89I have maps!

Come and visit our booth.

NAN 2/3 ON

What Do We Offer?

What do we offer?

$500,000$1M

$99,999$249,999

What we look for?

We Support…• Business Start-ups• Partnerships – 51% Aboriginally

owned.• Joint Ventures• Acquisitions• Expansions• Franchises• Winter Road Activities

RealitiesSome Issues….• Inexperienced• No Equity• Remote, Cost of Living• Weather• Lack of Infrastructure• Unemployment• Financial/Credit History• Life Skills, Education

What we do…..• Teach, counsel, guide• Lending circle• Independent power authorities

Strategic planning • Promote Entrepreneurship• Financial Literacy Workshops• Promote Education• Be a flexible developmental

lender

Meegwetch!OUR LOCATIONSFort William First Nation, Thunder Bay & Timmins

We would love to hear from you, call us at 1(800) 465-6821

Website: www.nadf.org

Brian Davey Executive Director, bdavey@nadf.org

Kimberley J. Bird , CPA, CMALoans Manager, kbird@nadf.org