Working Towards Progress and Independence

Paskwayak Business Development Corporation (PBDC) was originally mandated by the OCN Chief & Council to oversee the management of OCN owned businesses and to identify and research the establishment or acquisition of additional business enterprises and to promote economic development for the membership of OCN.

Founded in 1987, PBDC is a commercial holding company owned by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. PBDC plans and implements commercial development and business investment initiatives and controls short and long term growth of business portfolios. Current portfolios include retail and service outlets, property management, concrete and gravel operations, as well on-going plans for community economic development projects.

The request for assistance in the areas of private business development and entrepreneurship resulted in the establishment of an economic development department within the PBDC organization. The economic development department was and continues to be responsible for identifying business opportunities, identifying sources of loan and grant funds, determining the viability of business plans, entrepreneurial and occupational training initiatives, consulting and advisory services for the community of OCN.