Award Category: Indigenous Business Award

Gitxsan Safety Services provides safety solutions in traffic management, over-sized load escort and piloting, medical services, security and safety monitoring through BC safety link.  GSS offers its employees full-time and seasonal opportunities as well as training and support.  Economic spin-off benefits are also realized in communities where GSS does business.

The Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation focuses on economic self-sufficiency and employment opportunities for band members. It oversees five businesses: a sand, gravel and equipment operating company, a forest resource company, a tourist destination, a utility company and a successful joint venture residential development corporation.

Rupert Lawn & Garden is a full service greenhouse, garden center and yard care company. Services include: lawn and grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, as well as hedge and tree trimming. RLG operates out of a half-acre property in the Seal Cove region of Prince Rupert with a retail store, three commercial greenhouses and a service center for its twelve person landscaping crew.

Tim Tom Construction & Concrete specializes in residential, commercial and industrial construction and concrete work. Making every clients vision a reality. The company strives to lead in all aspects of concrete and construction. It has achieved significant growth and given back to the community with donations to a range of local initiatives.

Tla’amin Convenience Store is a full service facility selling gas, local art, jewellery and is home to the Sli City Grill.  Within a year the store evolved from a Mom and Pop operation to a full-fledged community hub. The restaurant now includes catering services and has become a youth training center in culinary and retail management.