Ideas Inc. and BHP Billiton have teamed up to create the Empower Business Program for Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis entrepreneurs. The program will help entrepreneurs get the resources and training they need to start and grow their businesses.

The program is taking applications from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 3013. Interested entrepreneurs should visit the Ideas Inc. website or send an email to empower @ saskatoonideas.com. If you are thinking of starting a business and you qualify for the program, this would be an excellent way for you to get help in getting your business of the ground.