{"id":867,"date":"2026-02-19T21:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T02:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/?p=867"},"modified":"2026-02-19T21:01:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T02:01:07","slug":"free-workshops-business-opportunities-in-the-mining-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/en\/free-workshops-business-opportunities-in-the-mining-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Workshops: Business Opportunities in the Mining Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\\Kawawachikamach, QC \u2014 The Naskapi Development Corporation is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners in our community. In partnership with the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 du Plan Nord and Ethos Strat\u00e9gie d&rsquo;affaires responsables, a free Support Program for Indigenous Suppliers is currently underway \u2014 and there&rsquo;s still time to join.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-868\" src=\"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pages-from-kawawachikamach-promo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"706\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pages-from-kawawachikamach-promo.png 706w, https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pages-from-kawawachikamach-promo-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The program is designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial capacities of Indigenous suppliers so they can effectively compete for contracts in the northern mining industry. Whether you are an established business owner or exploring new opportunities, these workshops offer practical knowledge and strategic guidance to help position your company for long-term success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Two sessions remain, each running approximately two days in person at the Naskapi Development Corporation (1007 Naskapi Road, Kawawachikamach):<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Session 2 \u2014 March 31 &amp; April 1<\/strong> Analysis of business opportunities and barriers to entry in the Nordic mining market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Session 3 \u2014 June 2 &amp; 3<\/strong> Building your value proposition and positioning your company effectively within mining supply chains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Virtual attendance via Teams is available upon request. Meals and a cold buffet are provided during in-person sessions \u2014 and the program is completely free, offered through the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 du Plan Nord.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Spots are limited. To register or for more information, contact Martin Loiselle at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:martin.loiselle@spn.gouv.qc.ca\">martin.loiselle@spn.gouv.qc.ca<\/a> or (418) 655-8542.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\\Kawawachikamach, QC \u2014 The Naskapi Development Corporation is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners in our community. 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