Stewart Anderson | Aboriginal Banking, Vancity Credit Union | CCAE Aboriginal BEST Entrepreneur Program Testimonial
“We have been involved with Aboriginal BEST for the last seven years in a number of capacities, and have witnessed the program grow and mature under the guidance of Mr. Lacroix and his associates, Flavio Caron and Kristen Kozubeck. Through this time, I have also participated in the annual Best of the Best competition and have seen firsthand the improvement in the business plans arising from the program. In addition, in the last year we have worked with the organizations involved with BEST to share our experience with micro-lending, and to customize our programs to better meet the needs of BEST graduates and the Aboriginal Community in BC Through our Micro Finance Program, Vancity has worked with entrepreneurs and those re-entering the workplace in a variety of sectors, and we appreciate the benefits of having community-specific programming and a more holistic approach to conventional self-employment training. The life skills components and coaching/mentoring supports offered under Aboriginal BEST are considered key factors for success for program participants, and this is consistent with our broader experience in Micro Finance.” Stewart Anderson | Aboriginal Banking, Vancity Credit Union | CCAE Aboriginal BEST Entrepreneur Program Testimonial.
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