NCAIED, The National CenterJuly 28 | Hamilton, ON

The Native Edge Trade Expansion B2B

Native Business Owners:
Sit Down Face-to-Face With Canadian Buyers Actively Looking for Suppliers

One day. One room. 8 to 10 procurement decision-makers from city government, school districts, utilities, hotels, casinos, and First Nations organizations. Free to attend.

July 28, 2026
Courtyard Marriott, Hamilton ON
Free admission

Part of

NATEP, the Native American Trade Expansion Program

Quick video on how it works

What happens after you click register

1

Quick profile

Create a short profile on our registration partner, My Business Matches.

2

Complete your profile

Tell us what your business does so attendees know who they are meeting.

3

Show up July 28

Arrive in Hamilton and start the conversations.

How it works

1

Register free in 2 minutes

Claim your spot online. No cost, no catch.

2

Set up your short business profile

What you sell and who you serve, so buyers know who is across the table.

3

Sit down one-on-one

Speed-networking style introductions, face-to-face.

Who you'll meet

Real buyers with real budgets, in the room to find new suppliers.

City and regional government

Municipal and regional procurement offices actively sourcing suppliers.

School districts

Education boards buying goods, services, and construction.

Utilities and energy

Power, water, and infrastructure operators with ongoing needs.

Hotels and casinos

Hospitality groups sourcing across dozens of categories.

First Nations organizations

Community and economic development groups seeking partners.

Prime contractors

Large primes looking for subcontractors and diverse suppliers.

Questions, answered

Your next contract starts with a handshake

Spots are limited so buyers can meet everyone. Reserve yours today.

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

Who is behind this event

Organized by The National Center

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is the oldest and largest national Native American nonprofit dedicated to growing Native business. NATEP is their Native American Trade Expansion Program, focused on connecting Native suppliers with real procurement opportunities in North America.

55+ years

Serving American Indian enterprise since 1969

Thousands

Of Native businesses supported nationwide

RES

Organizer of the Reservation Economic Summit, the largest Native business event in the US

Nonprofit

501(c)(3) mission-driven, not a broker or sales agent