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    • Blood Tribe Economic Development

    The Economic Development offices are located on the second floor of the Kainai Industries Building in Standoff. The Blood Tribe Economic Development is organized into three main areas;

    1. Business Development- The business development area of Economic Development is responsible for promoting and supporting small business for tribe members, both on and off the reserve. The following services are available;

    -Training, funding and management support through various small business grant programs

    -Support for existing business, including workshops, seminars, and other capacity building activities

    -Referrals for funding and other resources to external agencies, including the Alberta Indian Investment Corporation, Treaty 7 Economic Development Corporation, and the Indian Business Corporation.

    -The Small Business Resource Centre, located at the Economic Development offices. The resource centre has computers, a printer, resource material and internet access for individuals who are interested in starting a small business or who operate a small business.

    SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS; The small business grant programs provide varying levels of financial support for Blood Tribe entrepreneurs to start-up, acquire or expand small businesses. The programs consist of the Regular Small Business grant (provides grants to tribe members who wish to start-up, expand or acquire a small business), the Elder Small Business grant (are available to members over the age of 55) and the Emergency Small Business grant (who require short term assistance with their businesses.

    Contact the Small Business Officer for information on requirements, deadlines, and eligibility for all small business grants.

    2. Corporate Development- The Corporate Development function of the department is concerned with the promotion of larger business ventures that take advantage of the resources of the tribe, including human, renewable and non-renewable. The Corporate Development Manager seeks out ventures and potential business partners for the tribe, and is also responsible for due diligence, research, program development and accessing external funding. For more information contact the Corporate Development Manager.

    3. Moccasin Flats Plaza- Moccasin Flats Plaza was constructed in 1996 to aid in stopping the economic leakage which occurs on the reserve, and to assist the private sector by providing a location for commercial small business operations. The plaza has six bays of various sizes available for lease for small businesses. The Plaza is located immediately north of Cardston on Highway #2 and features a highly visible location combines with large traffic flows. For leasing inquiries about the Moccasin Flats Plaza please call (403) 737-8124

    Mission Statement,Vision and Purpose
    • Mission Statement: To facilitate the development of private, public and corporate enterprises and initiatives that build a self-sustaining economy.
    • Vision: The Blood Tribe will provide an environment that creates a self-sustaning economy utilizing the principle of Kainaysinni.
    • Purpose:
    • 1. To have a vision for future Economic Development
    • 2. To seek investment opportunities and generate employment for our people
    • 3. To create a sustainable future and acheive greater independence
    • 4. To promote and assist private enterprise through training, grants and support.
    Staff

    Director - ROB CROW

    Executive Secretary - ANNA RED CROW -403-737-8124

    Corporate Development Officer - LYLE SCOUT

    Small Business - NORMA WOLF CHILD -403-737-8123

     

    Business Directory

    ARTS & CRAFTS:

    • Albert Hunt Native Regalia -ph: 403-737-2699
    • Alberta's Arts and Crafts -ph: 403-3822
    • Beaded Fether Designs -ph: 403-737-3249
    • Catharine's Arts & Crafts -ph: 403-3925
    • Cecilia Handbags -ph: 403-737-8221
    • Confederacy Hides -ph: 403-403-737-2876
    • Debbies Creation -ph: 403-737-2416
    • First Dancers Native Arts -ph: 403-3738
    • First Rider Arts & Crafts -ph: 403-737-2816
    • Jane Crop Eared Wolf Jewellery -ph: 403-737-2080
    • Martha's Arts & Crafts -ph: 403-737-2416
    • Mia Bella's Gourmet Candles -ph: 403-737-2236
    • Native Regalia -ph: 403-715-2777
    • Northern Plains Arts & Crafts -ph: 403-737-2907
    • Napi Crafts - ph: 403-737-2525
    • Pauline's Arts & Crafts -ph: 403-737-3723
    • Ralph Knife (Ceremonial Cratfs) -ph: 403-653-4205
    • Rose's Arts & Crafts -ph: 403-737-2236
    • Running Coyote Enterprises -ph: 403-381-4796
    • White Beaver Jewellery -ph: 403-737-2225
    • Wolf Child Crafts -ph: 403-330-8163
    • Your Journey Designs -ph: 403-737-3249

    AMMONITE:

    • Black Foot Gemstones -ph: 403-3620
    • Black Foot Raw Ammonite -ph: 403-737-329-6802
    • T-Rex Gems -ph: 403-795-3100

    AUTO:

    • Auto Wreck & Repair Towing ph: 403-737-3942
    • Bill and Clark Auto -ph: 403-7372404
    • Tailgate Tires -ph: 403-737-2562
    • Cyclone Towing - ph: 403-737-2232
    • Stand Off Tire Shop - ph: 403-892-3565

    CONFECTIONARY:

    • Beebe Mart -ph: 403-737-2029
    • Chy's Conf. -ph: 403-737-3306
    • Fryz and Gravy Mobile Concessions -ph: 403-737-2966
    • Rod First Rider Convenience Store -ph: 403-737-2707
    • Standoff Trading Post -ph: 403-737-3301

    CONSTRUCTION:

    • Evolution Services -ph: 403-737-2990
    • JR Construction -ph: 403-892-7091
    • JR's Bobcat &Trucking -ph: 403-737-3020

    CONSULTANTS:

    • Fox Consulting -ph: 403-380-2380
    • GB Consultant -ph: 403-737-2110
    • JS Consulting -ph: 403-315-4347
    • White Feather Cultural Consulting -ph: 403-317-3781

    CONTRACTORS:

    • Aldwyn Healy Flooring & Basements -ph: 403-360-5950
    • Alex Hunt Welding -ph: 403-737-3019
    • Andrews Water Cistern Cleaning -ph: 403-382-6531
    • Backhoe Excavation -ph: 403-737-2431
    • Barnabus Tall Man -ph: 403-737-2992
    • Big Rock Electric -ph: 403-332-1655
    • Black Water Painting -ph: 403-737-2075
    • Boarder Carpets -ph: 403-737-3350
    • Boss Drywalling -ph: 403-894-3218
    • Doing it Right Contracting -ph: 403-737-2686
    • Double D Finishing -ph: 403-737-3320
    • DR CA Ltd -ph: 403-634-6167
    • Floyd Big Head Electric -ph: 403-795-7962
    • Fox Electric -ph: 403-737-2236
    • Grey Horse Excavating -ph: 403-874-1437
    • H&R Vac Truck -ph: 403-653-2957
    • Joe Eagle Tail Feathers -ph: 403-893-3543
    • JR Backhoe -ph: 403-626-3865
    • K1R Ranching/Contracting -ph: 403-715-3017
    • McHugh Roofing -ph: 403-737-3104
    • MS Stucco & Cistern Cleaning -ph: 403-795-1867
    • Pace & Sons -ph: 403-893-5318
    • Three Persons Construction -ph: 403-331-8373

    ENTERTAINMENT:

    • Double Blazes -ph: 403-737-2672
    • Herd of One Productions -ph: 403-452-7181
    • J&J PA Rentals -ph: 403-393-2712
    • Justin's DJ Services -ph: 403-795-6166
    • NDN Thugsta Entertainment -ph: 403-737-3249
    • Red Crow Entertainment -ph: 403-737-2467
    • Steven Bruised Head -ph: 403-737-3358
    • Silver Sun Studio -ph: 403-737-2979

    FOOD:

    • Annie's Catering & Bakery -ph: 403-737-2705
    • Catering by Wendy -ph: 403-593-5408
    • Chuckwagon Concession -ph: 403-553-4735
    • Country Eggs -ph: 403-737-3605
    • Delaney Restaurant -ph: 403-737-3222
    • Fry Bread catering -ph: 403-737-2634
    • Sophie Scout Vegetable Garden -ph: 403-737-2409
    • Soup Bone Catering -ph: 403-653-4055

    FURNITURE:

    GAS STATIONS:

    • Albert's Gas Bar -ph: 403-737-2217
    • Belly River -ph: 403-737-2500
    • Thunder Chief Service Station -ph: 403-329-8803
    • White Quills Gas Bar -ph: 403-653-1278

    GIFT SHOPS:

    MULTIMEDIA:

    • Benita's Computer Services -ph: 403-737-2431
    • Blood Tribe News -ph: 403-737-3511
    • Foxxtail Media -ph: 403-393-6830
    • Ghost Rattle Entertainment -ph: 403-894-2749
    • JPB Media -ph: 403-892-2386
    • Lastar Radio -ph: 403-737-3610
    • Sandra's Printing & Designs -ph: 403-737-2080
    • Scout Graphics -ph: 403-360-4521
    • Uniquely Row's Designs -ph: 403-734-3546

    RANCHING:

    • 5C Wells Ranching -ph: 403-634-8338
    • Bar II Ranch -ph: 403-737-2645
    • Broken Heart Rodeo -ph: 403-892-7056
    • Dexter's Horse Boarding -ph: 403-737-2416
    • Pasture Boarding -ph: 403-737-3605
    • Plume Ranch -ph: 403-737-3201
    • Triple C Training -ph: 403-737-3313
    • Wells Ranch -ph: 403-737-2666

    RECREATION:

    • Cultural & Therapeutic Riding -ph: 403-737-2225
    • Gofer Go Carts -ph: 403-894-1368
    • Kev Scout Horse Training & Trail Rides -ph: 403-553-0182
    • Pool Shark Driving Range -ph: 403-737-3641
    • Rufus Goodsriker Sr. Memorial Camp -ph: 403-737-2639
    • Rafting Company -ph: 403-737-2853
    • Tailfeathers Northern Plains White Tails -ph: 403-394-8362
    • Tent Rentals -ph: 403-737-2521

    SEWING:

    • Brenda's Sewing -ph: 403-894-4876
    • Christine's Sewing -ph: 403-360-8137
    • D's Sewing -ph: 403-737-2446
    • Geraldine Wells Sewing -ph: 403-737-3645
    • Gerri's Clothing -ph: 403-653-4155
    • Hilda June Day Chief's Quilts -ph: 403-737-3955
    • Medicine Crane Sewing Center -ph: 403-737-2773
    • Seamstress Services -ph: 403-737-2773
    • Triple J Crafts & Sewing -ph: 403-737-2446

    TRUCKING & EQUIPMENT RENTAL:

    • David's Tractor & Equipment Rental -ph: 403-737-2676
    • Triple R Trucking -ph: 403-737-2139
    • Evan Day Chief Trucking -ph: 403-653-2811
    • Dennis Water Delivery -ph: 403-737-2066

    YARD CARE & MAINTENANCE:

    • Jasper's Yard Clean Up -ph: 403-737-8164
    • Red Butte Garbage Services -ph: 403-634-8307
    • Sugar's Bins -ph: 403-737-2934

    If you own or operate a small business and are interested in being included in this directory call: 403-737-8124