About KABDA

KABDA aims to increase the number of Aboriginal businesses and their profitability in the Kootenay Region by:

• Offering business services to the Aboriginal entrepreneurs
• Promoting Aboriginal entrepreneurs
• Being a conduit of information to all Aboriginal groups
• KABDA provides services in the following:
• One-on-one business coaching
• Business plan development and research
• Information about sources of capital
• Pre and post lending advisory services
• Business seminars and workshops

KABDA the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.

If you are thinking about starting a business, or are an existing business owner seeking to expand, contact us.  KABDA will be happy to assist with your business venture because we want to see you succeed! 

OUR MANDATE

To provide advice, support, and technical assistance to First Nation, Métis, & Inuit in regards to business exploration in the East and West Kootenay region.

The Agency operates under the Director of the Economic Sector of the Ktunaxa Nation Council Society that will encourage more focus on the Ktunaxa entrepreneur.

Janice Alpine
Business Development Officer, TAED, LV, Ombuds
250 420 2762 (office) 250 489 0876 (RWE#) | jalpine@kabda.org

Shane Stewart
Business Development Officer, Sole Proprietor
250 420 2761 (office) 250 427 0778 (RWE#) | shane.stewart@kabda.org

KABDA has a working relationship with the Ktunaxa Nation Bands

Aqam Community

Akisqnuk First Nation

Lower Kootenay Band

Tobacco Plains Band