Potential Partners in Business The Corporate Division forms the foundation for economic development efforts in Membertou. With a commitment to meeting the opportunities and challenges of a globalized world, it was instrumental in instilling a corporate mindset for Membertou through its attainment of ISO 9000: 2001 certification and the opening of the corporate office at the Purdy’s Wharf Complex in Halifax, which provides increased access to Atlantic Canada private sector companies with local head offices in Halifax and government agencies that Membertou works closely with. These moves were fundamental to achieving Membertou’s goal of successful engagement of the corporate world though strategic joint venturing initiatives Potential business partners are reminded that Membertou emphasizes wealth creation over job creation in its business development efforts to ensure that those jobs that are created are sustainable over the long term. Sustainability, conservation, innovation and success are Membertou’s pillars for achievement. Membertou is interested in businesses that incorporate these fundamentals into their daily business practices. What We Look for in a Business Partnership "The Membertou Corporate Division is committed to creating and enhancing business relationships between the Membertou First Nation and the Canadian and international business community. The corporate strategy is built on the foundations of integrity and fairness, and a dedication to maximizing financial benefits for its partners and the Membertou Community." A major tool of Membertou’s development process is the joint venture that can maximize required capital investment and expertise thereby increasing the velocity of business development. Membertou prides itself in managing the business development process to a successful conclusion.   Membertou’s Business Development Team Terrance Paul Chief Dan Christmas Senior Advisor Terry Paul is the Chief of the Membertou, a position he has held for the past 22 years. During that time, Paul has guided his ... Dan Christmas is the Senior Advisor for the Membertou Band Council and the Membertou Corporate Division. He also accepts special projects, including ...     READ MORE READ MORE   Jeff Slivocka Chief Executive Officer Membertou Corporate Division Jamie Doyle Director of Marketing & Information Technology (IT)   As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Membertou Corporate Division, Jeff Slivocka is responsible for Membertou’s corporate ... Jamie Doyle, Director of Marketing and IT, manages marketing activities for all of the Membertou entities and is the director of all data ...     READ MORE READ MORE   Bill Bonnar Special Projects Coordinator Jennifer Deleskie Senior Business Development Officer Bill heads up the Commercial Real Estate Department for the Membertou Corporate Division where he works to develop ... The Membertou Corporate Division has hired Jennifer Deleskie as a new Senior Business Development Officer in charge of Grants and External ...     READ MORE READ MORE   Giancarla Francis Business Development Officer   Giancarla Francis, Business Development Officer, is part of the Membertou Corporate Division where she has worked, in various departments, for the past ...       READ MORE