Citizens' Business Development

Citizen First Name*

Citizen Last Name*

Citizen (personal) Phone Number*

Citizen (personal) e-mail address*

Business Name*

Is your business majority owned (51% or more) by a Métis person or Métis people?

We are gathering information to better understand Métis business ownership in our community. Businesses with majority Métis ownership may be eligible for Métis-specific opportunities, including procurement set-asides, funding programs, and partnerships, depending on each program's specific criteria. Your response helps us accurately represent and support Métis businesses in advocacy, marketing, and economic development efforts.*

Yes
No

What best describes your primary business activity?*

artisan
tourism operator
Retail (selling physical products, storefront or online)
Construction / Trades
Natural Resource / Land-Based (harvesting, guiding, environmental services)
Other

What stage is your business in?*

Start-up (less than 1 year in operation)
Established (1 year or more)
Scaling / Growth stage

Is your business:*

Registered business
Informal / side business
Startup (not yet operating)

Which best describes your business’s current revenue stage?*

Pre-revenue / just starting
Generating some revenue
Steady revenue, covering costs
Profitable and growing
Prefer not to answer

Does your business hold any of the following valid licenses or permits? (Check all that apply)*

Municipal business license (e.g., RMWB)
Food safety certificate
Professional license or certification (e.g., security guard, coach, etc.)
COR/SECOR
Not yet - need help to see what is required
None

What other licenses does your business have?

Is your business, or are you personally, a member of any professional organizations? (Check all that apply)*

Memberships help us understand the professional networks, certifications, and standards represented within our Métis business community.

NAABA (Northern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association)
Trade workers union
BBB accreditation (Better Business Bureau)
Local business or industry association (e.g., Fort McMurray Construction Association)
(e.g., ICF – International Coaching Federation, Society for Protective Coatings, Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Project Management Institute (PMI), Canadian Marketing Association (CMA), Canadian Payroll Association, Red Seal certification)
Chamber of Commerce
MERX by SOVRA
Not a member of any professional organization

Any other organizations?

What is your NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code? A NAICS code is simply a way to categorize what kind of business you run. If you don’t know your code, you can search by your business type or keyword using this NAICS code lookup tool: https://naics.ca/naics-code-search/ .

Business Description. Length: 1–2 sentences (roughly 20–50 words) Focus: Summarize your main products/services, target market, or what your business does differently. Example: “We provide residential and commercial painting services in Fort McMurray, specializing in eco-friendly paints and high-quality finishes for homes and small businesses.”*

Briefly describe the main products/services your business offers:*

BUSINESS Phone Number*

BUSINESS E-mail*

Location of Business (full address)*

Business Website

Business Social Media Handles (Facebook/Instagram/Linked In)

Would your business like to participate in the Infinity VIP Program by offering exclusive discounts or special promotions to McMurray Métis Citizens and the staff of our partner organizations?*

About Infinity VIP:
Infinity VIP is an exclusive discount program created through a partnership between McMurray Métis and Infinity Métis Corporation. It offers members, including McMurray Métis Citizens and staff of our partner organizations, special discounts, perks, and promotions. Participating businesses will be highlighted on a website and promoted to our community, helping increase your visibility and customer loyalty.

Yes, we would like to offer a percentage discount on products or services
Yes, we would like to offer special promotions or bulk/group discounts
Yes, we would like to offer both types of benefits
No, we are not able to participate at this time

Would you like to offer mentoring, workshops, or presentations to other McMurray Métis Citizens?*

Yes – mentoring individuals or new business owners
Yes – workshops or presentations on your area of expertise
Yes – both mentoring and workshops/presentations
No

How can the McMurray Métis Community Development Services Department best support your business? (Check all that apply)*

Access to training or workshops (e.g., business skills, marketing, finance)
Mentorship or coaching from experienced business owners
Support with marketing, promotion, or online presence
Networking events or peer support groups
Access to funding, grants, or financing programs
Assistance with business planning or strategy
Help connecting with government, industry, or procurement opportunities
Access to space (retail, studio, land)

Do you currently offer tourism experiences?*

Yes
No, but interested
No

What specific supports or resources would help your business thrive?*

Would you like to be contacted about future opportunities? Is so provide E-mail address*

Re-enter to confirm

For marketing purposes only: Do you authorize McMurray Métis to use this information in our development services research, communications, including but not limited to our website/annual report/social media,/etc?*