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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
Source: Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness
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
Source: Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness
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
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
Raw Materialsfrom Land
Transportation/Distribution
Transportation/Distribution
CustomersCustomersCustomersCustomers
CompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitors
Related and Supporting Industries
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
ProcessingFacilities
ProcessingFacilities
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
CustomersCustomersCustomersCustomers
CompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitors
Related and Supporting Industries
Related and Supporting Industries
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
InputInputInputInput
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
CustomersCustomersCustomersCustomers
CompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitors
Related and Supporting Industries
Related and Supporting Industries
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
InputInputInputInput
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
CustomersCustomersCustomersCustomers
CompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitors
Related and Supporting Industries
Related and Supporting Industries
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
InputInputInputInput
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
ProcessingFacilities
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
Raw Materialsfrom Land
Raw Materialsfrom Land
Transportation/Distribution
Transportation/Distribution
CustomersCustomersCustomersCustomers
CompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitorsCompetitors
Related and Supporting Industries
Related and Supporting Industries
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
InputInputInputInput
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
Source: Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness
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