Economic Development.
Economic Development is more crucial than ever in the wake of the changes in the economy both in Canada and abroad.
The development of a solid comprehensive economic development action plan will provide clear direction and a systematic approach for Sumas Nation and their Economic Development Officer (EDO) to enhance the economic development priorities of the Sumas Nation.
Sumas First Nation Economic Development Priorities
- Partnership Development
- Separate Business Arm through the development of Semá:th Economic Development Corporation.
- Business Attraction/Retention
- Enhanced Communication
Reports & Resources
Semá:th Xó:tsa Developments
SXDL Contact
Office Phone: 604-864-3030
Address: Unit 109 37451 Kilgard Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2H6
General Inquiries
Dale Ganzeveld, Executive Assistant
Email: dale.ganzeveld@sxdl.ca
Property Inquiries
Luwana Louis, Property Administrator
Email: luwana.louis@sxdl.ca
Board of Directors
Dalton Silver – Chief of Semá:th First Nation
Clint Tuttle – Councilor for Semá:th First Nation
Murray Ned – Semá:th Community Representative, Executive Director of the Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA)
Chris Bower – First Nation Business Development Consultant
Lincoln Kyne – La Farge Canada Senior Vice President for BC and the Pacific Northwest (US)
Trent Blind – Faculty Leader for Banff Centre’s Best Practices in Indigenous Business & Economic Development Program
Narbi Dhesi – Professional Accountant and Chair of the Risk & audit committee
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