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2nd Annual Northern Economic Development Gathering
February 10th - 13th, 2025
Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre
Thunder Bay, Ontario

We look forward to welcoming you for the second annual event:

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After the success of our Inaugural Gathering & Tradeshow last year, we are excited to welcome our communities, entrepreneurs, economic development leaders, and partners once again!

Join our hosts, the six partner organizations Windigo Community Development Corporation, Matawa First Nations, Keewaytinook Okimakanak, Shibogama First Nations Council and Independent First Nations Alliance in attending this highly anticipated Gathering focused on economic development, reconciliation and the promoting the inbuilt prosperity of Ontario’s north. 

This Gathering will feature one of Northwestern Ontario’s premier business leaders, JP Gladu, as our Emcee to facilitate three incredible days of keynotes from eminent change-makers, networking opportunities and more as we, together, seek to build on the powerful foundation of First Nation business.

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Are you a First Nations entrepreneur, business owner, or professional with a high impact project or a success story to share ?

Your perspective may be valuable for one of our panels! 

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Ticket information

Delegate - $800
Exhibitor - $1,500
Gala +1 Ticket - $100

venue

Valhalla Hotel & Conference Center
1 Valhalla Inn Road,
Thunder Bay Ontario, P7E 6J1

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Setup for the tradeshow is on Monday February 10th, take down Thursday February 13th at 2:00pm.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, and they're going fast. More information and contact information available here:

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