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Cooks Ferry Band Nooaitch BandSiska Band Coldwater Band

9086 Investments Ltd. 543454 BC Ltd.538053 BC Ltd.Skw’akw’iyap Economic

Development Corp.

100 %100 % 100 %100 %

9110 Investments Ltd. (Bare Trustee)DBA – Esh-kn-am Investments Joint Venture

Cultural Resources Management Services Department

25 % 25 % 25 %25 %

Creative Native DesignsJoint Venture

Eagles Nest Log HomesJoint Venture

Qwa’eet Forest Products Ltd. Partnership

Donald UrsakiDonald Ursaki

50 %

50 %60 %

Eagles Nest Log Industries Ltd.

Eagles Nest Log Industries Ltd.

40 %

Aspen Planners Ltd.Limited Partner

49.95%

Aspen Planners Ltd.Limited Partner

49.95%

50 %

50 %

9110 Investments Ltd.Limited Partner

49.95%

9110 Investments Ltd.Limited Partner

49.95%

Qwa’eet Operating Company Ltd.

General Partner

Qwa’eet Operating Company Ltd.

General Partner

100 %

0.01 %

Esh-Kn-Am Investments Joint Venture

Cluster Strategy-Draft VersionJuly 2008

Clusters are geographic concentrations of interconnected companies, specialized suppliers, service providers, and associated institutions in a particular field that are present in a nation or region.

Clusters arise because they increase the capacity, economies of scale. (Local Access to Human Capital (which includes TEK) & Non-Timber Forest Resources)

The development and upgrading of clusters is an important agenda for governments, companies, and other institutions. Cluster development initiatives are an important new direction in economic policy, building on earlier efforts in macroeconomic stabilization, privatization, market opening, and reducing the costs of doing business.

What is a Cluster?

Source: Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness

Reduce PovertyReduce Poverty Create Jobs and Wealth

Create Jobs and Wealth

Focus on Deficiencies and

Social Needs

Focus on Deficiencies and

Social Needs

Focus on Competitive Advantage and

Investment

Focus on Competitive Advantage and

Investment

Economic Space:Neighborhood

Economic Space:Neighborhood

Economic Space:Region

Economic Space:Region

Lead: Government

Lead: Government

Lead:Private Sector

Lead:Private Sector

Old Model New Model

New Approach to Economic Development


Shifting Responsibilities for Economic Development

Old ModelOld Model

• Government drives economic development through policy decisions and incentives

• Government drives economic development through policy decisions and incentives

New ModelNew Model

• Economic development is a collaborative process involving government at multiple levels, companies, teaching and research institutions, and institutions for collaboration

• Economic development is a collaborative process involving government at multiple levels, companies, teaching and research institutions, and institutions for collaboration


Clusters and CompetitivenessNon-Timber Forest Resources

Educational, Research, (e.g. UBC, Royal Roads Bands, CRMS & Trade

Organizations (future state)

Educational, Research, (e.g. UBC, Royal Roads Bands, CRMS & Trade

Organizations (future state)

Forest/Managed

Resources/Growers

Forest/Managed

Resources/Growers

ProcessingFacilities


Jars/lids/labelsJars/lids/labels

ITIT

PackagingPackaging

BerriesBerries

SoapsSoaps

JamsJams

SalveSalve

TeasTeas

OintmentsOintments

WebsiteWebsite

Specialized Publications, T.E.K. (e.g.STS)

Specialized Publications, T.E.K. (e.g.STS)

Food Cluster (e.g., Smoking/Drying/Freezing)

Food Cluster (e.g., Smoking/Drying/Freezing)

Tourism ClusterTourism Cluster

Certified Harvesters

Cluster

Certified Harvesters

Cluster

Siska Traditions Society; Bands;Government Agencies; NGOs (i.e CFDC); NTFP IAC; Health Canada;

Ministry Forest and Range

Sugar/PectinSugar/Pectin

Raw Materialsfrom Land


Transportation/Distribution


CustomersCustomersCustomersCustomers

CompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitors

Related and Supporting Industries


Advantages:-Proximity to sophisticated markets (Kamloops, Okanagan Region andVancouver)-Distribution Opportunities (Brenda)-Near tourism market (highway) -Portability of products

Disadvantages:-lack/limited of local customerbase-Will not be geared to towards massmarket (all segments of customerbase).-too much product choice-product available of where largest customers are located.

Advantages-FN brand recognition

(leadership)-Sustainable harvesting -location

Disadvantages-access to capital-access to infrastructure-lack of coordinationamong firms

Advantages– Potential Workforce Availability (Young

population)– Leader in FN NTFR– Strong Leadership– Joint-Venture Partnership– Logistical advantage– Inexpensive land cost– Access to natural resources

Disadvantages– Limited infrastructure– Information infrastructure– Limited technological infrastructure– Lack of property rights to manage other

access to natural resources

InputInputInputInput

Non-Timber Forest Resources Business Environment

Advantages:-Presence of two businesses to support STS.-Presence of FN outlets: Presence of tourismAnchors; linkage to Hotel Cluster (Renaissance)

Disadvantages-Low density limits ability to develop localspecialized suppliers and service firms-Access to natural resources; certified pickers-Shortage of trades (potential suppliers)

Clusters and CompetitivenessValue-Added Wood

Educational, Research, (e.g. BC Wood, Bands, FPInnovations & Trade

Organizations (Mike to Add)

Educational, Research, (e.g. BC Wood, Bands, FPInnovations & Trade

Organizations (Mike to Add)

Limited Skilled Labour

Limited Skilled Labour



HandtoolsHandtools

ITIT

PackagingPackaging

Plastic/Metals/BirdseedsPlastic/Metals/Birdseeds

Bird Feeder/HousesBird Feeder/Houses

Suet FeedersSuet Feeders

Packaging Packaging

Bat House Bat House

Cedar Planks (potential)

Cedar Planks (potential)

E-commerceE-commerce

Secondary Products(Potential)

Secondary Products(Potential)

Forestry ClusterForestry Cluster

Tourism ClusterTourism Cluster

Non-Timber ForestCluster

Non-Timber ForestCluster

Government Agencies; NGOs (i.e CFDC); Packaging Industry; Bands

PowertoolsPowertools

Raw MaterialsFrom suppliers

Raw MaterialsFrom suppliers





Advantages:-Proximity to sophisticatednational/international markets -Distribution Opportunities (Brenda)-Near tourism market (highway)

Disadvantages:-lack/limited of local customerbase-Will not be geared to towards massmarket (will only focus on customersw/houses).-too much product choice-Will not be geared towardseconomical customers.

Advantages-FN brand recognition

(leadership)-Chain of certification -sophisticatedproduct/aesthetic/creative

Disadvantages-limited access to capital-high logistical/storagecosts

Advantages:– Potential Workforce Availability (Young

population)– Strong Leadership– Joint-Venture Partnership– Logistical advantage (Highways, rail)– Inexpensive land cost– Access to raw materials– Access to facilities (production)

Disadvantages:– Limited infrastructure– Information infrastructure– Limited equipment/tools– High cost of inputs– Distance to market


Value-Added Wood Business Environment

Advantages:-Presence of existing business to support CND.-Presence of tourism Anchors;

Disadvantages-Low density limits ability to develop localspecialized suppliers and service firms-Limited transportation suppliers-No retail / distribution partners

Clusters and CompetitivenessCultural Resources Management Services

Educational Institutions & Trade Organizations (IT, Cultural Modeling,

Archeological)

Educational Institutions & Trade Organizations (IT, Cultural Modeling,

Archeological)

Database (to makeInformed Decisions)

Database (to makeInformed Decisions)

ProjectTeam

ProjectTeam

IT (Hardware & Software)

IT (Hardware & Software)

Proposals/MarketingProposals/Marketing

Potential impactanalysis

Potential impactanalysis

Economic DevelopmentEconomic Development

Reports Reports

MapsMaps

Training (incubator)Training (incubator)

Co-management/Co-stewardship

Co-management/Co-stewardship

Impact & Accommodation

Agreement

Impact & Accommodation

Agreement

WebsiteWebsite

Land developmentCluster

Land developmentCluster

Natural ResourceCluster

Natural ResourceCluster

First Nation Consultation

Cluster

First Nation Consultation

Cluster

Investors (Four bands); Bands; Federal and Provincial government; municipal

government; Industry standard Human Capital Human Capital

Office infrastructureOffice infrastructure

Data (e.g Advisor information)

Data (e.g Advisor information)

Associated BusinessesCluster

Associated BusinessesCluster





Advantages:-Good relationships with customers-Linked with other bands (goodreferrals)-Excellent customer satisfaction (e.g BCHydro) -Can engage any indigenous group

nationally and internationally.

Disadvantages:-unwilling customers due to legislativerequirements.

-time limited contracts -Political changes

Advantages-FN brand recognition -Access to one-of-kindtechnology -Network of associations;Bands-Partnerships with Gov’ts-Strong project team

Disadvantages-access to capital-access to infrastructure-political interference-new entrant (i.e

strategic plan) Advantages– Potential Workforce Availability (Young

population)– Leader in CRMS– Strong Leadership– Joint-Venture Partnership– Extensive experience/ strong technical

knowledge– Synergies of input– Access to data (pending)– Trust

Disadvantages– Limited infrastructure– Lack of sustainable funding– Lack of consistency in referrals– Staff turnover– Capacity to meet increased demand


Cultural Resources Management Services

Business Environment

Advantages:-Access to web-based land management /referral tool(CoNect).

Disadvantages-Lack of substitute for critical supplier.

Clusters and CompetitivenessInformation Technology

Educational Institutions, Trade Organizations

Educational Institutions, Trade Organizations

Skilled Labour/Training facilitySkilled Labour/Training facility

Esh-Kn-AmEsh-Kn-Am

Software/HardwareSoftware/Hardware

ServersServers

Network Administration tools

Network Administration tools

TelecomTelecom

Consulting Services/Training

Consulting Services/Training

HostingHosting

Capacity building Capacity building

Customer ServicesCustomer Services

Infrastructure installation

Infrastructure installation

MarketingMarketing

CRMSCluster

CRMSCluster

Government Agencies; IT Industry; NGOs; BandsTrainersTrainers

Curriculum Curriculum

Database administrators

Database administrators

CurriculumCurriculum





Advantages:-First Nations: presents strong market-Untapped market -FN community more prone tocontract with FN service provider. -FN communities more attracted tocustomized solutions,

Disadvantages:-lack/limited of local customerbase-Will not be geared to towards massmarket (all segments of customerbase).-too much product choice-IT budgets for FN Bands maybe limited

Advantages-FN brand recognition -Holistic approach to FN.-Limited competition -Unique service; value-addedsolutions; bundled services -Cost of service

Disadvantages-access to capital-access to infrastructure-lack of staff -new entrant Advantages

– Potential Workforce Availability (Young population)

– Vision for the cluster– Joint-Venture Partnership– Access to network of industry

professionals. – Blueprint IT strategy; can be replicated

for any nation/band.

Disadvantages– Limited infrastructure– Information infrastructure– Limited technological infrastructure– Limited skilled professionals– No training facility


Information Technology Business Environment

Advantages:-Relationship with unique supplier (I.e CoNect).-Associated with IT suppliers (i.e Microsoft)

Disadvantages-need to develop more established relationships withSuppliers.

Clusters and CompetitivenessBio-Fuels Production

Educational, Research, (e.g. UBC, Royal Roads) Bands, Trade

Organizations

Educational, Research, (e.g. UBC, Royal Roads) Bands, Trade

Organizations

Forest/Agriculture Resources

Forest/Agriculture Resources Processing

Facilities


Human CapitalHuman Capital

ITIT

ResearchResearch

Market ResearchMarket Research

Ethanol Ethanol

Wood PelletsWood Pellets

Logs Logs

Heat/Energy/ElectricityHeat/Energy/Electricity

WebsiteWebsite

ForestryCluster

ForestryCluster

Petroleum Cluster

Petroleum Cluster

EnergyCluster

EnergyCluster

Bands; Government Agencies; NGOs (i.e CFDC); NTFP;

Ministry Forest and Range;Ministry of Agriculture and Lands; Agriculture Canada;

Ministry of EMPR;

Machinery/ChipperMachinery/Chipper









Advantages:-Proximity to markets (Kamloops,

Okanagan Region and Vancouver)-Established markets; market demandfor product-Distribution Opportunities (Brenda)-Near tourism market (highway) -Portability of products

Disadvantages:-lack/limited of local customerBase-will not be geared to towards massmarket (all segments of customerbase).-access to adequate biomass to meetcustomer demand

Advantages-FN brand recognition -Already completed feasibilitystudy-Sustainable harvesting -Location

Disadvantages-access to capital-access to infrastructure-distance between rawmaterial and processingfacility Advantages

– Potential Workforce Availability (Young population)

– Strong Leadership– Joint-Venture Partnership– Logistical advantage– Inexpensive land cost– Potential access to biomass

Disadvantages– Limited infrastructure– High cost to produce– Limited technological infrastructure– Lack of machinery – Limited trained workforce


Bio-Fuels Production Business Environment

Advantages:-Potential partnership with other bands/industries toincrease supply of biomass

Disadvantages-Low density limits ability to develop localspecialized suppliers and service firms-Access to natural resources; -Shortage of trained workers

Influences on CompetitivenessMultiple Geographic Levels

Broad Economic AreasBroad Economic Areas

Groups of Neighboring Groups of Neighboring NationsNations

RegionsRegions

NationsNations

Rural CommunitiesRural Communities


Generic Project Timeline

Form a leadership committee consisting of reputable private and public sector leaders

Build relationships within the business, academic and communities to act as project advisors

Organize Project Leadership

(Ongoing)

Prioritize and Identify Target Clusters

(Stage 1)

Develop Cluster Action Plans (Stage 2)

Identify and secure cluster team leadership

Select business environment issues

Form cluster action and business environment teams

Develop action plans and success measures

Launch and Implement Action Plans

(Stage 3)

Establish an organization structure to drive implementation

Disseminate strategy report and wide-spread communications

Measure and communicate progress

Identify new opportunities

Conduct in-depth cluster analysis and demographic profile

Analyze current and past research reports and projects

Prioritize and select target clusters

Continuous Process

Proposed Project Workflow

1. Select Cluster1. Select Cluster

2. Form Action Team2. Form Action Team

3. Identify Opportunities 3. Identify Opportunities

4. Create Action Plan4. Create Action Plan

5. Implement5. Implement

Select clusters based on various criteria decided by the Leadership Committee

Identify strong cluster chairs who are leaders in the cluster Build a diverse private sector led team Ensure team size is manageable

Identify and prioritize actions to strengthen cluster, improve business environment and increase productivity

Develop a short and long term action plan to implement the team’s recommendations

Establish success measures

Identify and assign resources to implement the action plan Executive Committee monitors and communicates the

team’s progress

Competitive Advantages of the Esh-Kn-Am

Strategic locationStrategic location

Located near regional transportation and infrastructure nodes

Near Regional Markets

Near Regional Markets

In close proximity to near by urban centres such as Kelowna and Kamploops.

Underutilized Workforce

Underutilized Workforce

Large pool of available workers

Linkage to industrial/regional clusters

Linkage to industrial/regional clusters

• Support of growth clusters such as tourism, transportation and alternative energy

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