[CivicAccess-discuss] BC First Nations Economic Development Database

[Herb Lainchbury]

Hi all,

A new database <http://fnedd.ca> has been developed in BC that is intended
to BC First Nations economic development data easily accessible and
available as open data.

Some of this data is collected from BC and Federal Government open data
datasets, and some  is data collected directly from first nations
communities and businesses.

The database is entering a beta test phase, opening up the database to
anyone who would like to review and explore the data.

Note: while in beta test the system requires a userid / password which can
be obtained by emailing support at fnedd.ca.

I am a member of the team who developed the system, and we are very
interested in your feedback about the database.  Feedback can be sent to
support at fnedd.ca.

I've attached the official invitation from the team.

Herb


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Good Morning,

I'm writing to invite you to be part of a beta test phase of the First
Nations Economic Development Database.

Initiated by the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council of BC, the
First Nations Economic Development Database provides a single source of
factual information about economic initiatives involving BC First Nations
with a user-friendly and searchable interface.

The First Nations Economic Development Database is intended to serve
specific purposes in the BC economy, including:

   - Connecting BC businesses with existing business capacity in BC First
   Nations;
   - Providing First Nations with a planning tool for their economic
   development objectives;
   - Creating data for governments to better understand the changing
   landscape of First Nations business capacity to target services such as
   skills training.


We invite you to try out the First Nations Economic Development Database
beta test site by, first obtaining a password by clicking at
support at fnedd.ca and then accessing the website at  www.fnedd.ca.

Please feel free to share this link with other investors, businesses,
business associations, academic institutions, local governments, and First
Nations – anyone who you feel may benefit from using the First Nations
Economic Development Database.

We need your feedback on this product.  For example, is it easy to use?  Is
it helpful to your line of work?  All comments and suggestions are welcome.
 Please email them to support at fnedd.ca.

When the beta testing of the First Nations Economic Development Database is
complete and user testing feedback is incorporated, we will look to launch
the First Nations Economic Development Database publicly in fall 2014.

We appreciate your interest.

Regards,
The First Nations Economic Development Database Team
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