The Northern Alberta Business Incubator (NABI), has shown itself to be a valuable asset to our community, and to the many businesses that have successfully graduated out of the Incubator, and gone on to become growing and vital businesses both in St. Albert and in the Capital Region of Alberta. What an excellent opportunity they provide for fledgling entrepreneurs to learn how to be successful, while sheltered within the nurturing business environment of the Northern Alberta Business Incubator.
Cor de Boon
President
St. Albert Chamber of Commerce
Developing St. Albert's economy is a priority for the City, it's businesses and its residents. Over the years, NABI has been extremely successful in graduating businesses into our community, and has recently been recognized with the International Business Incubator of The Year Award. NABI fills a very important role in achieving the goals and objectives of economic development in St. Albert.
Ken Korchinski
SAEDAC Chairman
In addition to the assistance to new businesses, the Chamber recognizes the important role NABI plays in assisting established businesses. The workshops, seminars and business counselling are invaluable services. Affordable, professional development opportunities are critical to the success of business in a highly competitive market. Having these opportunities provided locally is a definite asset for St. Albert. The development of a "high Tech" industry niche for St. Albert will benefit all of its businesses. NABI is a critical component in developing that niche.
Jan Butler
Past President
St. Albert Chamber of Commerce
The Northern Alberta Business Incubator has provided me with an ideal location for a variety of my business needs.
Bill MacDonald
M & M Meat Shops
The Northern Alberta Business Incubator has provided the mentoring and facilities that allowed us to grow and leave the nest with confidence.
Glenn Fitz
Sysnet Inc
NABI's mission and its objectives are consistent with those of the Province of Alberta. By promoting and assisting entrepreneurship, and by assisting the commercialization of innovative ideas, the region's economy will grow and stabilize in a highly competitive world environment. Diversification of our economy will be accelerated and the opportunity to export jobs to smaller communities will result in more sustainable communities.
As a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of St. Albert, I am strongly supportive of NABI's expansion plans and encourage the assistance and support from its stakeholders. Individuals, industry, and governments will all benefit from the positive economic impact generated from a strong incubation program. NABI's proven track record and its projected contribution are deserving of our support.
Hon. Doug Horner, MLA
Minister of Advanced Education and Technology
Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert
Management Information Group was founded in St. Albert in 1977 and today we employ over 60 employees and our annual sales are six million dollars. Eighty percent of our new sales are generated outside of Canada.
For MIG and other firms like us to develop further in the future, it is essential that the City of St. Albert create an environment that encourages new and existing technology firms to stay and flourish in St. Albert. You must develop from within. If you agree with this concept, I cannot think of a better organization than the Northern Alberta Business Incubator to accomplish the above objective.
A.A. Khan
President
Management Information Group
Trakware Systems Inc. is extremely excited about reserving space in the new NABI building. As you are aware, along with success comes the "problems" of infrastructure and people to support that success. As mentioned, the majority of our customers at this time are in the USA, so our internet and phone systems need "dial tone" availability. The importance of this will increase significantly as we expand into Australia and Europe over the next several years.
Further, it has been my experience that whenever we have invited a customer to visit with us at head office, we have yet to lose a deal. The confidence that a potential customer will leave with after experiencing the environment and benefits of the new NABI building, located in a world class technology park, will be second to none.
Randy Richel
President
Market Development Trakware Systems Inc.
NABI is a centre-piece in St. Albert's economic development. We have seen it evolve and grow into a renowned champion for small businesses in St. Albert. And NABI promises to serve as an anchor in the proposed Info Tech eBusiness Park. NABI will help define the park and differentiate St. Albert, contributing to our vision of having an Info Tech cluster that will define our economy.
Perry Kinkaide
Continuous Learning Community Society - St. Albert
Our business has grown three fold since moving in from our home offices and now it's time to move on. We have really enjoyed our time with NABI and staff Lorne, Dar, Pat and Irene, and the support that they have provided for us. The incubator has definitely helped move our business from part time to full time. We have grown now to the point that we can stand on our own and grow within the community.
Paul Falkowski & Bob Holm
New Dimension Investments Inc.