Profile

2015

SDC

Development Corporation

SDC Group of Companies

Splatsin Development Corporation

SDC, established in 2007, is the economic development and business operations agency of

Splatsin, operating at arm’s length from its elected Council with an independent Board of

Directors.

SDC Mandate/Mission

Generate and manage genuine wealth through active participation in the economy while

protecting and preserving the environment for all generations. To accomplish this, SDC will

create and operate profitable businesses, develop capacity amongst community members,

and generate income opportunities while integrating the environmental and cultural herit-

age of the Splatsin people.

The development corporation operates within the strategic plan established by Splatsin

Council (2013). The Council is a partner in all business operations and sets the mandate for

the agency.

SDC has created or maintained more than 50 full-time and 50 part-time employment oppor-

tunities. The group of companies has made $400,000 plus annually in profits for re-

investment while expanding its capital base and influence in the Territory. SDC is continuing

to evaluate new business and investment opportunities for Splatsin.

SDC Structure

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Key Financial and Business Highlights

Murray Rossworn, Presi-

dent: BA Economics and

MBA. Owner chartered

accountancy practice .

Shawn Thomas: Strategic

Business Advisor with en-

ergy and telecommunica-

tions experience

Board of Directors

Management Staff

Les Skaalid, Interim General Manager—registered, professional forest-

er with over 30 years of experience in forestry in BC. Oversees Yucw-

menlúcwu (Caretakers of the Land LLP), SCES LLP, Monashee Commu-

nity Forest and Quilakwa.

Mike Fotheringham, Economic Development Officer—Masters degree

in public administration, 10 plus years experience in government and

economic development roles.

Stacy Schreiner, Office & Facility Manager—Splatsin Community

member, Diplomas in Office Administration and Arts & Science. Worked

as a paralegal for 8 years before joining Yucwmenlúcwu in 2013.

Keith Beckett, Quilakwa Stop & Shop Manager—Fuel Station and Con-

venience Store Manager with 20 years experience

SDC has an independent Board of Directors appointed on 1-year terms.

Greg Darroch: Real Estate

Developer

Chief Wayne Christian:

Chief and Council repre-

sentative.

SDC

Our People

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Splatsin Development Corporation

5655 Highway 97A

Enderby, BC V0E 1V3

Telephone: (250) 838-0775

www.splatsin.ca

Revenue % Growth

2012/13 $13,536,000 .4%

2013/14 $13,603,000 .5%

2014/15 $15,478,000 14%

SDC Group of Companies — Revenue, Growth Rate, Income

Financial Information

MOU with Impact Ironworks (steel fabrication) - employment opportunities

MOU with Allteck (transmission lines) - employment opportunities

MOU with Broadway Refigeration—training and apprenticeship opportunities

Participation agreement with Houle Electric Ltd.

Joint venture with Landmark Solutions to form new SDC company

Service agreements with Tolko (forestry), Interfor (forestry), Fortis, BC Hydro, BCTS

(Kooteney and Okanagan), and Gorman Group of Companies

MOU with Vic Van Isle Group (Building Construction) - employment and training

FN preferential procurement opportunities with BC Hydro and Fortis

MOU and Impact Benefit Agreement with Sorgente on Independent Power Projects

within traditional territory

Service agreements with Gudeit Bros. Contracting Ltd. (Logging), Leblanc Bros. Log-

ging, Natures Treasures Silviculture

Key Ongoing Business Relationships

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2016 Priorities

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Procurement opportunities and possible equity stake in Independent

Power Projects on traditional territory

Procurement opportunities with BC Hydro Building/Fortis Building

SDC Strategic Plan for 2016-2019

Communications Strategy for SDC and Band leading to designation of re-

serve land

Land Use framework completed to allow for future development of re-

serve lands

Employment and Mentorship Strategy for community members

Environmental Services consulting business becomes part of SDC and hire

additional 5 professional and technical employees as part of this business

Develop Entrepreneurship support and services for community members

to launch their own business

Purchase a full phase harvesting company and equipment

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