indigenous services
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I N D I G E N O U S S E R V I C E S
CESO works with Indigenous communities to build capacity and foster economic growth. For over 50 years, we have been matching highly skilled CESO Advisors with communities and clients to achieve their immediate and long-term goals.
CESO Advisors share their knowledge and expertise with clients in a collaborative, advisory and coaching framework.
CESO INDIGENOUS
solutions to support your economic development goals.
We deliver short-term and long-term projects from implementation to
completion, including trouble shooting.
Our work is driven by a holistic approach developed in
partnership with our clients.
• Understand priorities: we identify strategic priorities for the community
• Build capacity: we recruit the right expert to train, coach or mentor individuals or groups
• Work collaboratively: we work with clients to develop skills and expertise
• Strengthen economies: we improve client’s readiness for sustainable growth and prosperity
OUR APPROACH
band councils) • Indigenous economic development corporations
and Indigenous Trusts • Community (First Nation or band)-owned
enterprises
OUR SERVICES • Coaching and mentorship • Training and workshops • Project management advice • Product and service development advice
Thanks to the partnership with CESO, I have an amazing mentor. This new business framework will allow me to apply for grants and develop partnerships in the future.
Michelle Carmichael, CESO Client
• Completing an organizational review • Defining a mission and setting goals • Facilitating team processes • Ensuring that all resources, processes and
stakeholders are aligned with organizational goals
Strategic Planning
Human Resources
OUR EXPERTISE
Supporting Local Governments and Organizations
Project Management
Proposal Writing
• Fundraising and Resource Development
Our experts also provide capacity building in:
CESO services come at no cost to eligible clients. However, travel and accommodation, where needed, must be covered by the community or client.
Supporting Economic Development and Community-Owned Enterprises
• Pursuing strategic opportunities • Cultivating partnerships and
commercial relationships • Business-to-Business transactions • Identifying new markets for
products or services • Lead generation • Solution selling and direct sales
Business Development
and advising on product/service refinement
• Advertising and promotional methods
• Branding
Marketing
• Financial planning • Budgeting • Advising on cash and cost
management and investment management
heritage interpreters and tour coordinators
• Recreation and entertainment • Destination management • Eco-tourism and travel services
Tourism and Hospitality
• Accounting and Auditing • Business Planning • Entrepreneurship • International Trade • Quality Assurance • Web Development • Brand Development • Digital Marketing • Agriculture Production • Craftwork Marketing • Construction Management • General Management • Operations
• A robust network of community, government, and private partners
• Exceptional expertise from seasoned business and community leaders
• Strong ethics driven by our commitment to inclusion, accountability and service excellenceClient-driven solutions
to support business and community development
OUR COMMITMENT
It was great to have business experts guide and help me throughout the process. My CESO Advisors were instrumental in getting our plan off the ground.
Jocelyn Skeard, Assistant Manager and Tourism Officer, Pedzéh Kí First Nation
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Accomplished professionals with over 15 years of strategic and technical experience in their respective industries
Dedicated business coaches, professional mentors and senior advisors
Driven by their passion to share their knowledge and experience
Whether you’re looking to reach new markets or secure economic opportunities, we match you with industry experts to help you succeed.
CONNECTING YOU TO EXPERTS
CESO empowers people, businesses, communities and institutions to drive economic development and improve lives by sharing the right expertise and experience. CESO is an international development organization with over 50 years of experience growing sustainable and inclusive businesses and strengthening government infrastructure in Canada and around the world.
What Are Virtual Assignments? CESO strengthens our partners’ capacity through locally driven assignments delivered by CESO Advisors that provide training, mentoring and business and technical support. These advisory services may be delivered in country or remotely using the phone or the Internet, in what are known as virtual assignments.
For more info please contact [email protected] or visit ceso-saco.com/initiative/virtual-assignments-ceso
How Do Virtual Assignments Work? With an Internet connection and the proper tools, partners can connect with CESO Advisors who have experience working internationally and/or in Indigenous communities. Through virtual workshops and e-mentoring, CESO Advisors offer customized support to help partners build capacity and meet their goals. Virtual mentorship placements occur over a one to two month period.
What We Offer CESO offers both one-on-one and group training through focused e-mentoring and skills-building virtual workshops. CESO Advisors work across the sectors of agribusiness, tourism and hospitality, natural resource management, microfinance, SME development and governance. They offer expertise in:
CESO Advisors Provide: A Partner-driven Approach with training and workshops based on regional needs.
Expertise and Knowledge for clients and leaders through focused, one-on-one mentoring.
Ongoing Support to ensure tangible and long-term results.
CESO Advisors CESO Advisors are highly-skilled professionals who advise, mentor and share strategic and technical expertise with partners and clients through a planned sequence of short- term, strategic assignments. They are Canadian citizens who represent a wide range of industries and professional skill sets.
Business Development
TORONTO: 700 Bay Street, 8th floor, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z6
MONTREAL: 1001 Sherbrooke St East, Suite 500, Montreal, QC H2L 1L3
Charitable # 118830850RR0001
GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY!
Call or email Stacia Kean at: • Direct number: 647-309-5105 • Toll-free number: 1-800-268-9052 ext 4113 • Email: [email protected]
CESO works with Indigenous communities to build capacity and foster economic growth. For over 50 years, we have been matching highly skilled CESO Advisors with communities and clients to achieve their immediate and long-term goals.
CESO Advisors share their knowledge and expertise with clients in a collaborative, advisory and coaching framework.
CESO INDIGENOUS
solutions to support your economic development goals.
We deliver short-term and long-term projects from implementation to
completion, including trouble shooting.
Our work is driven by a holistic approach developed in
partnership with our clients.
• Understand priorities: we identify strategic priorities for the community
• Build capacity: we recruit the right expert to train, coach or mentor individuals or groups
• Work collaboratively: we work with clients to develop skills and expertise
• Strengthen economies: we improve client’s readiness for sustainable growth and prosperity
OUR APPROACH
band councils) • Indigenous economic development corporations
and Indigenous Trusts • Community (First Nation or band)-owned
enterprises
OUR SERVICES • Coaching and mentorship • Training and workshops • Project management advice • Product and service development advice
Thanks to the partnership with CESO, I have an amazing mentor. This new business framework will allow me to apply for grants and develop partnerships in the future.
Michelle Carmichael, CESO Client
• Completing an organizational review • Defining a mission and setting goals • Facilitating team processes • Ensuring that all resources, processes and
stakeholders are aligned with organizational goals
Strategic Planning
Human Resources
OUR EXPERTISE
Supporting Local Governments and Organizations
Project Management
Proposal Writing
• Fundraising and Resource Development
Our experts also provide capacity building in:
CESO services come at no cost to eligible clients. However, travel and accommodation, where needed, must be covered by the community or client.
Supporting Economic Development and Community-Owned Enterprises
• Pursuing strategic opportunities • Cultivating partnerships and
commercial relationships • Business-to-Business transactions • Identifying new markets for
products or services • Lead generation • Solution selling and direct sales
Business Development
and advising on product/service refinement
• Advertising and promotional methods
• Branding
Marketing
• Financial planning • Budgeting • Advising on cash and cost
management and investment management
heritage interpreters and tour coordinators
• Recreation and entertainment • Destination management • Eco-tourism and travel services
Tourism and Hospitality
• Accounting and Auditing • Business Planning • Entrepreneurship • International Trade • Quality Assurance • Web Development • Brand Development • Digital Marketing • Agriculture Production • Craftwork Marketing • Construction Management • General Management • Operations
• A robust network of community, government, and private partners
• Exceptional expertise from seasoned business and community leaders
• Strong ethics driven by our commitment to inclusion, accountability and service excellenceClient-driven solutions
to support business and community development
OUR COMMITMENT
It was great to have business experts guide and help me throughout the process. My CESO Advisors were instrumental in getting our plan off the ground.
Jocelyn Skeard, Assistant Manager and Tourism Officer, Pedzéh Kí First Nation
Version created June 2021
Accomplished professionals with over 15 years of strategic and technical experience in their respective industries
Dedicated business coaches, professional mentors and senior advisors
Driven by their passion to share their knowledge and experience
Whether you’re looking to reach new markets or secure economic opportunities, we match you with industry experts to help you succeed.
CONNECTING YOU TO EXPERTS
CESO empowers people, businesses, communities and institutions to drive economic development and improve lives by sharing the right expertise and experience. CESO is an international development organization with over 50 years of experience growing sustainable and inclusive businesses and strengthening government infrastructure in Canada and around the world.
What Are Virtual Assignments? CESO strengthens our partners’ capacity through locally driven assignments delivered by CESO Advisors that provide training, mentoring and business and technical support. These advisory services may be delivered in country or remotely using the phone or the Internet, in what are known as virtual assignments.
For more info please contact [email protected] or visit ceso-saco.com/initiative/virtual-assignments-ceso
How Do Virtual Assignments Work? With an Internet connection and the proper tools, partners can connect with CESO Advisors who have experience working internationally and/or in Indigenous communities. Through virtual workshops and e-mentoring, CESO Advisors offer customized support to help partners build capacity and meet their goals. Virtual mentorship placements occur over a one to two month period.
What We Offer CESO offers both one-on-one and group training through focused e-mentoring and skills-building virtual workshops. CESO Advisors work across the sectors of agribusiness, tourism and hospitality, natural resource management, microfinance, SME development and governance. They offer expertise in:
CESO Advisors Provide: A Partner-driven Approach with training and workshops based on regional needs.
Expertise and Knowledge for clients and leaders through focused, one-on-one mentoring.
Ongoing Support to ensure tangible and long-term results.
CESO Advisors CESO Advisors are highly-skilled professionals who advise, mentor and share strategic and technical expertise with partners and clients through a planned sequence of short- term, strategic assignments. They are Canadian citizens who represent a wide range of industries and professional skill sets.
Business Development
TORONTO: 700 Bay Street, 8th floor, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z6
MONTREAL: 1001 Sherbrooke St East, Suite 500, Montreal, QC H2L 1L3
Charitable # 118830850RR0001
GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY!
Call or email Stacia Kean at: • Direct number: 647-309-5105 • Toll-free number: 1-800-268-9052 ext 4113 • Email: [email protected]