Presentation for “Looking Ahead Together” Conference, Mistissini, P.Q, June 6-7, 2017
CREE REGIONAL ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES COMPANY INC.
History • In 1975, after the signing of the
JBNQA, there was rapid development in the area.
• Businesses such as CCDC were created, to be able to benefit from employment opportunities which arose due to the James Bay Project.
• In 1982, BOC invested in creating CREECO Inc.
Timeline
Cree Construction incorporated October 1976
• Gestion ADC, March 1996
• Creeco incorporated May 1982
• Aircreebec, 1982
• Valpiro-Purchased by Crees in 1989
• Eeyou Eenou Realty Properties, March 2008
• Eeyou Power, February 2010 (Partnership with 6 communities)
• Quality Inn, February 2011 (Partnership)
• Creeco Dumas, 2012(Partnership)
Timeline
1st meeting on June 11,1982 for corporate matters, William Grodinsky & Lucie Gauthier
2nd meeting on Feb 14,1983 and voting matters Albert W. Diamond, President
Richard Brouillard, Executive VP/Executive Director
Billy Diamond, VP
Henry Mianscum, VP
Philip Awashish, VP
Richard Brouillard, Treasurer
William Grodinsky, Secretary
CREECO’S MISSION STATEMENT
To be highly innovative in the delivery of excellent customer service and contribute to the
development and self-sufficiency of the Cree Nation while maintaining long-term profitability.
CREE CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (CCDC)
• Cree Construction was incorporated in 1976
• CCDC’S primary purpose is to build the native community and economic infrastructure by developing and delivering construction projects within Eeyou Istchee that will provide opportunities for the Cree Nation while maximizing profits and delivering quality work on time and on budget.
Fields of expertise;
• Civil Engineering
• Building Works
• Environmental & Special Projects
• Construction Management & Engineering
• Technical Maintenance Services
• Airport Services & Road Maintenance
• Crushing - Eeyou Istchee Construction Products
How we do business
• Registered with the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers), gives us the ability to bid on Public Tender Contracts • Contracts above $5M require registration for the company and all directors
• Designed to reinstate public trust in the contract awarding process
• Bonding capacity to meet the requirements of almost any job
• CCDC was the first aboriginal entity to obtain ISO certification in Canada.
Human Resources
• CCDC and partners employ between 400 and 850 employees per year depending on number and type of contracts
• Average 300-350 aboriginal employees per year
• 96% of Commission de la Construction du Quebec (CCQ) competency cards given to Crees from 2002 to 2006 were obtained by CCDC and Joint Venture Partners • Building capacity of our people
Human Resources & Contracts
• CCDC and JV partners have paid over $120M in First Nation salaries over the past 14 years.
• Cree and other First Nation Suppliers have been awarded over $100M in contracts for Materials, equipment rental and Subcontract work.
• Since 2003,more than $230 M to First Nation members.
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PROJECTS
HYDRO-QC Catering services for: Nemiscau, LG-1, LG-2
Janitorial & Housekeeping services for: Nemiscau, LG-1, LG-2, LG-3, LG-4, LA-1 & Brisay
COMMUNITIES/SUPPORT SERVICES Nemaska Cree Camp (Route du nord)
WOLFCAMP SERVICES JOINT VENTURE With Wolfcamp Corporation
Janitorial & catering services
Client: Goldcorp Inc.
ADC/NDC JOINT VENTURE With Nemaska Development Corporation
Janitorial & catering services
Client: Hydro-Quebec
KISKINCHIISH CAMP SERVICES GP Janitorial & catering services
Client: Stornoway Diamond
Since...
HYDRO-QC Catering services added for eastern Québec: LG-3, LG-4, LA-1 & Brisay
Janitorial services renewal for: Nemiscau, LG-1, LG-2, LG-3, LG-4, LA-1 & Brisay
MiyuuKaa & Gestion ADC (1996) Camp Services Catering services in partnership with MiyuuKaa (Waswanipi community)
Client: Osisko Mining
Relai Némiscau Catering services for Nemaska Lithium and Nemaska community
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PARTENARIAT ADC/NDC PARTENARIAT AVEC NEMASKA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
KISKINCHIISH CAMP SERVICES GP
WOLFCAMP SERVICES
CLIENT: HYDRO-QUÉBEC
CLIENT: STORNOWAY DIAMONDS
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JOINT VENTURE avec WCC CLIENT: GOLDCORP INC. (CAMP ÉLÉONORE) ADC
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OUR IMPACT ON NATIVE COMMUNITIES
Gestion ADC (1996) Inc. and its partnerships provide more than 450 jobs each year. Most of them are held by Native employees. Our annual contribution includes: $16 565 000 in salaries to Native employees $625 000 in services from Native businesses
Mission/Vision
Mission Statement
We aim higher!
Vision Statement
Leadership with inspiration,
integrity and innovation
History
1980, Joint Venture with Austin Airways
Purchased by Crees in 1982
First Office Building on rue de la Quebecoise
Accomplishments
• 100% Eeyou/Eenou owned
• Celebrating 35 years in business (2017)
• 1 billion in Revenues (summer 2013)
• Over $180M in Cree Salaries paid
• Moved 3 airplanes to Val d’Or Hangar
• Member of Chamber of Commerce in Val-d’Or
• Partner with the town of Val-d’Or and
LES FOREURS at the Air Creebec centre.
VALPIRO, Mission Statement
Maximizing the return on investment while providing excellent airport services such as ground handling, fuelling of planes and office space rental.
VALPIRO-History
• In operations since 1971
• Purchased by CREECO in 1989
• Distribute material and goods
destined for northern
communities
• Offer multiple ground handling
services for aircrafts
• World Fuel Services retailer in Val
d’Or
• Provide services to airlines
• Air Creebec, Sunwing, Air Inuit,
Air Canada Jazz
Operations
Val-d’Or Operations
•Baggage services
•Cargo preparation and loading
•Ground handling
•Ground Power Unit
•Air Start
•De-Icing/Anti-icing
•Fuel
•Real Estate
•18 full time employees
La Grande Operations
• Baggage services
• Cargo preparation and loading
• Ground handling
• Ground Power Unit
• De-Icing
• 15 full time and 1 part time
employee
VALPIRO’s achievement
• In 2015 and 2016, Air Canada Jazz named Valpiro Inc, as their Best Performing Ground Handler of all the destinations they fly to in Canada.
CREECO DUMAS MINING Partnership between Creeco
and Dumas formed in 2012
Creeco Dumas Mining Inc. pursues mining development contracts with resource companies seeking to establish operations throughout Canada
Works closely with business partners within First Nations communities to provide members with:
Specialized training
Employment
Business opportunities
CREECO DUMAS-Vertically Integrated Services
Mine development, construction, operation and services: Concept to Completion.
Mine Shaft sinking and tunneling
Construction and engineering services
Surface and underground mining
Transportation
Catering and custodial services
Quality Inn & Suites Val-d’Or
• Grand opening: February 2011
• Partnership: CREECO and Trahan Holding
• Services: 82 rooms et 2 meeting rooms
• Mission: Focus on the client needs by offering a clean, secure and welcoming environment with a
goal of being their first choice.
Marketing Highlights
• New in 2017:
- Fast fiber-optic Internet
- Free long distance calls CAN/USA
- High definition TV channels (later this summer)
• Enhancements in meeting rooms: - In-room capsule coffee makers
- Val-d’Or Chamber of Commerce Partnership
- New Planner Rewards program!
Opportunities
• Create partnerships and Joint Ventures
• Create relationships local, regional, national
• Create employment / training
Board of Directors Rusty Cheezo, Chairman & President
Randy Bosum, Vice Chairman
Jack R Blacksmith, Executive Committee
James Bobbish, Executive Committee
Clarence Jolly Sr.
John Longchap
Derrick Neeposh, Executive Committee
George Sandy
Emily Whiskeychan
CREECO-Keys to Success
Led by our Mission; Always working for the benefit of the whole Cree Nation
Invest in our people, employees
Work closely with Management of all subsidiaries
Working closely with other entities/communities
Partnerships
Joint ventures
Annual Strategic Planning with all subsidiaries
Marketing/Communication
203 Opemiska Meskino, P.O. Box 1166, Oujé-Bougoumou, QC G0W 3C0
Tel.: 418-745-3931 Fax: 418-745-3844 [email protected]