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The CCBA and Building the Coast magazine are honoured to host keynote speaker and entrepreneur, Chief Clarence Louie, who brings his inspirational story to the Sunshine Coast at an event that you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 12 at Rockwood Centre in Sechelt. Clarence Louie is the Osoyoos Indian Band Chief, as well as CEO of the Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation. Chief Louie believes that socio-economic development is a prerequisite to First Nations self-reliance. Currently the Band owns and operates vineyards, retail stores, a construction company and read-mix business, a championship golf course and eco-tourism businesses. In 2002, the Band opened the first Aboriginal-owned winery in North America named Nk’Mip cellars. Tickets are available by telephone (604- 989-2721) or online at www. coastbuilders.ca
