William MacLeod the 2014 inductee into CCAB's Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame

On Feb. 4, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
will honour the 2014 inductee into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame, William MacLeod, former president and CEO of Cree Construction Development Company. As well, the inaugural National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur of the Year Award will be presented to Savannah Olsen, owner of the Old Faithful Shop in Vancouver. This new award recognizes an up-and-coming Aboriginal entrepreneur under the age of 35 and provides a $10,000 financial prize to the recipient. “We see recognition of our lifetime achievers and our outstanding youth as a vital part of building a prosperous business future for Aboriginal peoples in Canada. I believe our galas provide a shining moment of optimism when we recognize their outstanding achievements and provide us with an important opportunity to celebrate our entrepreneurial spirit,” said JP Gladu, CCAB president and CEO.