Britco and Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Group Enter Business Partnership

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Fort Langley, BC (October 22, 2015) Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kwantlen First Nation, and Britco have signed a revenue sharing memorandum of understanding in which both parties will work together to execute modular construction and building rental projects on the traditional territory of the Kwantlen First Nation.

“Britco and Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Group have been collaborating on existing projects,” said Obie Erickson, President of Britco. “We’re excited to add this revenue sharing agreement to our current relationship.”

Earlier this year, Britco and Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Group announced that they were partnering to provide internet connectivity systems in Britco rental buildings through Kwantlen First Nation’s IT company, Coast Salish Technologies.

“As we continue to explore our business relationship with Britco, more and more opportunities come to light – which makes this a great partnership,” said Tumia Knott, Councillor for the

Kwantlen First Nation.

The agreement also includes jobs and skills training opportunities in the construction trades for members of the Kwantlen First Nation at Britco’s modular construction facilities.

Contacts:

Meghan Cairns
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Britco
mcairns@britco.com
604.679.9032

Tumia Knott
President, Seyem’ Qwantlen Business Grou
Councillor, Kwantlen First Nation
tumia.knott@seyemqwantlen.ca
604.888.2488

About the Kwantlen First Nation

Kwantlen translates to tireless runner. Following their rich legacy and traditions, the Kwantlen First Nation continues to work tirelessly at building a strong sense of community within their traditional territory.

Kwantlen First Nation is committed to environmental sustainability that preserves our natural resources for generations to come. Kwantlen Traditional Territory extends from Richmond and New Westminster in the west, to Surrey and Langley in the south, east to Mission, and to the northernmost reaches of Stave Lake. Additional information is available at www.kwantlenfn.ca

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