can meet the needs of local industry by working with partners that can not only provide quality service but that also have the resources and desire to train and employ the local Inuit workforce,” says Forlin. KC now has over 15 Inuit majority-owned businesses that leverage this type of relationship to provide support services in the Kitikmeot region. Some examples of the types of service KC deliver to local industry through its partnerships include freight forwarding and logistics, marine transport, medical services, mine construction, drilling, environmental engineering and remediation, waste management and camp operations. “In some cases, the strength of our relationships with our partners has resulted in a decision to invest in our partner’s businesses,” says Forlin. “For example, over years of working with BBE Expediting Ltd, an Edmonton based logistics firm, we developed a strong respect for the competence and vision of its leadership team and a good understanding of the company’s growth potential. We’re now proud to be 39 JUNE 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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