Pentlatch Seafoods, a shellfish aquaculture business is wholly owned and operated by K’omoks First Nations. Established ten years ago, Pentlatch Seafoods grows and distributes premium quality pacific oysters and manila clams. Their success is based upon a solid business plan, brand and marketing strategies, and environmental stewardship overlaying the community’s cultural values.
Award Category: Indigenous Business Award
Spirit Works Limited
Established in 2008, Spirit Works Limited creates and distributes authentic Aboriginal products that are featured in over 200 retail outlets. The company has successfully expanded to offer corporate gifting lines, workshops and an in-house gallery.
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Braker Electric Ltd.
Established in 1992, Braker Electric Ltd. serves Port Alberni, Ucluelet, and Tofino. The company specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations. It is committed to training and employment within the community and is recognized as a strong supporter of the local economy.
Coast Salish Development Corporation
The CSDC is the economic development agency of the Stz’uminus First Nations. The Corporation is a joint venture partner with FortisBC in the Mt. Hayes gas storage facility located between Nanaimo and Ladysmith. CSDC’s investment in this joint venture generates a significant income stream that will benefit Stz’uminus First Nations for generations to come.
Duz Cho Logging Ltd.
Duz Cho Logging is one of the largest logging companies in British Columbia. It is owned by the McLeod Lake Indian Band and is engaged in the harvesting of timber and its transport to sawmills, primarily in the Mackenzie Forest District.
Chief Councillor Garry Reece
Shelley Stewart SRS Trucking Ltd.
In 2004, at the age of 20, Shelley Stewart recognized the need for more logging trucks in the Southern Interior. She started with one truck and trailer and now maintains and operates six log truck combinations, has seven employees and a number of major hauling contracts.
Taba Enterprises Ltd.
Taba Enterprises Ltd. was founded 37 years ago by Art Julian and now joined by his son Shawn, the business has expanded its logging operations and added silviculture, road and mine construction, and sewer and water projects. Taba is a modern, progressive First Nations company that is well respected in the community of Ft. St. James.
Toolcomm Technology Inc.
Toolcomm Technology Inc. is a designer and supplier of industrial electronic communication systems. Founder and President Kevin Sebastian has grown his company from a start-up R & D into a well established and successful electrical engineering company.
