1. John Molson School of Business . . . the future

2. Entrepreneurship Institute for the Development of Minority Communities
EIDMC
Entrepreneurship Institute for the Development of Minority Communities

3. EDIMC
The Entrepreneurship Institute for the Development of Minority Communities was established by the Faculty of Commerce and Administration in 1994, to respond more effectively to the needs of minority communities.

4. The Idea
The significant involvement of faculty members in community organizations that facilitate their understanding of the issues and problems members of minority communities face in business and in their daily lives
The available resources and commitment within the faculty to solve these problems.

5. The Mission
The mission of the Institute is to provide opportunities for members of minority communities to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to better their situation and thus improve the economic and social conditions in their communities.

6. The Mission
The Institute achieves its mission by developing , promoting and delivering non-credit courses and Certificate programs as well as customized courses that will assist aspiring businesspersons, professional and leaders from minority communities in becoming successful entrepreneurs and decision makers.

7. You can choose from: Over 50 Courses including: Negotiation Skills
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations
Project Management
Special Event Management
Report and Proposal Writing

8. You can choose from : Public Relations and Fund Raising
Fundamentals of Forecasting
Financial Management and Control
Exploring Entrepreneurial Options
Preparing a Business Plan

9. 7 Certificate programs:
Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management
Forecasting for Small Business
Development of Managerial Skills

10. 7 Certificate programs:
Entrepreneurship and Community Development
Office Management of Community based Organizations
Management of Non-Profit Organizations

11. Customized courses (recent examples)
Elements of a Successful Venture
Successful Small Business Management
Entrepreneurship and Resource Allocation
Marketing and Managing Tourism
Forecasting for Economic Development
Proposal Writing, Presentation and Negotiation

12. You will have access to:
Faculty who understand and are sensitive to your needs and who are renowned for their excellent research and teaching skills.

13. You will have access to:
Programs and Contacts with the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA), governments and other business and community economic development networks.

14. Special programs such as:
The Entrepreneurship Training Program:
“ The Entrepreneurial Spirit”
( In partnership with CBA)
Business Orientation for Investor Immigrants
Youth Entrepreneurship Training
Individual Counseling & Support Service (by appointment)

15. Important links such as:
Concordia Center for Small Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
Concordia Small Business Consulting Bureau
Graduate Certificate Programs in Managing Community Services

16. Programming Philosophy
In our programming, we strive to put the needs of the clients first. Our delivery style has to be, and is, very culture specific and sensitive to the motivational context of the communities concerned. Understandably, we are not dealing with mainstream education for life in the corporate fast track, our regular programs provide for those needs. We are dealing with community development as perceived and pursued by the client communities. Our intention is to provide managerial tools and training that will facilitate that development. There is a social purpose to what we do, in the sense that we seek to ensure that the social benefits of our initiatives far exceed the private costs of providing the service to these communities.

17. Programming Philosophy
We have adopted a team approach to providing the training components of the program. Professors are encouraged to learn about the client communities and the particularities of their cultures and position in Quebec and the rest of Canada. They are required to work as a team in the collection and preparation of materials for the course manuals and in the presentation of the courses. Normally there are two professors in the classroom at any given time. This is the contractual arrangement for the Cree Training Programs.

18. Programming Philosophy
The participants also provide valuable inputs for the development of the course material. They evaluate the delivery in the classroom as well as the degree of comfort or feeling of being in a welcoming environment. The impact of the courses on “how work is done” in the respective communities is assessed in post course discussions between the program and representatives of the client communities. Securing additional contracts depend on client satisfaction and need.

19. Conclusion
The JMSB/Concordia recognizes its obligation and commitment to educate all peoples and Communities local and International, however, its responsibilities begin at home. Our Training programs with the Cree Nation represents an affirmation of this commitment and underscores the excellent relationship, mutual understanding and trust that developed between the Cree Nation and JMSB/Concordia. It also represents a test of our outreach efforts and the Cree Nation’s willingness to work with us to identify their needs and to find long-term solutions to address those needs.

20. In Partnership
Our partnership with the Cree Communities started in 1994

21. In Partnership
Since then we have offered annually a number of certificate programs for the Cree Communities including:
Programs for Economic Development Officers
Programs for Directors of Operation
Programs for Directors of Finance
Programs for Administrative Assistants

22. 4 Course / 4-Day Training Program
Directors of Operations, Directors General and Treasurers (February to June 1997 )
Courses: 
Conflict Management and Assertiveness
Planning and Resource Allocation
Financial Management and Control
Project Management

23. 5 Course / 5-Day Training Program
Economic Development Officers
(November 1997 to May 1998 )
Courses: 
Financial Management and Control I
Conflict Management
Entrepreneurship and Strategy
Entrepreneurship and Resource Allocation
Project Management I

24. 5 Course / 5-Day Certificate Training Programs
 Certificate in Community Economic Development (Economic Development Officers, Jan.- June 1999)
Courses:
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Financial Management and Control II
Forecasting for Economic Development
Proposal Writing, Presentation and Negotiation
Marketing and Managing Tourism

25. Certificate in Community Economic Development
Level II (Economic Development Officers, Jan.-June 2000)
Courses:
1.   Community Economic Development II
2.   Macro Economics and Community Economic Development II
3.   Project and Operations Management II
4.   Tourism and Economic Development II
5.   Forecasting for Economic Planning and Development II

26. Certificate in Community Management
Level I (Directors of Operations, Jan.-June 2000)
 Courses: 
1.    Communications
2.    Project and Operations Management
3.    Management of Community Affairs and
Strategic Planning
4.    Forecasting for Economic Planning and
Development
5.    Managing Financial Resources

27. Certificate in Community Financial Management
Level I (Treasurers, Jan.-June 2000)
Courses: 
1.      Communications
2.      Forecasting for Economic Planning and Development
3.      Resource Allocation and Strategy
4.      Community Economic Development
5.      Managing Financial Resources

28. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations
Level I (Administrative Assistants Jan.-June 2000)
Courses: 
English Grammar and Composition for Administrators
English for Effective Communication and Report Writing
Office Management Technology
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers

29. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations
Level I (Administrative Assistants Feb.-June 2001)  
Courses: 
English Grammar and Composition for Administrators
English for Effective Communication and Report Writing
Office Management Technology
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers

30. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations
Level II (Administrative Assistants Feb.-June 2001)
Courses: 
English Grammar and Composition for Administrators II
English for Effective Communication and Report Writing II
Office Management Technology II
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations II
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers II

31. Certificate in Human Resource Management
Level I (Managers, Feb.-June 2001)
Courses: 
Human Resource Strategy and Recruitment
Performance Appraisal and Review
Training and Development
Negotiation
Organizational Development

32. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations
Level I (Administrative Assistants, Feb.-June 2002)
Courses: 
English Grammar and Composition for Administrators
English for Effective Communication and Report Writing
Office Management Technology
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers

33. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations
Level II (Administrative Assistants, Feb.-June 2002)
Courses: 
English Grammar and Composition for Administrators
English for Effective Communication and Report Writing
Office Management Technology
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers

34. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations
Level II (Administrative Assistants, Feb.-June 2002)
Courses: 
English Grammar and Composition for Administrators II
English for Effective Communication and Report Writing II
Office Management Technology II
Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations II
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers II

35. Certificate in Community Economic Development and Management
Level II (Economic Development Officers, April-August 2002)
1.      Community Economics and Entrepreneurship II
2.      Entrepreneurship and Community Development II
3.      Strategic Management for Community Development II
4.      Project Management and Resource Allocation for
Community Development II
5.      Tourism Management and Community Entrepreneurial
Activities II

36. Certificate in Community Management
(Cree Youth Council, Sept.-Dec. 2002)
Topics in Community Development
Community Entrepreneurial Activities for Youth Development
Project Management & Management of Community Resources
Effective Executive Reporting
Planning for Community Development

37. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations Level I (Administrative Assistants)

38. Certificate in Office Management of Community-Based Organizations Level II (Administrative Assistants)

39. Graduates

40. Graduates Economic Development Officers

41. Graduate with Daughter

42. Graduate with Daughter

43. Coordinator – Marketing and Development Economic Development Advisor