Project management is a methodical approach to planning and guiding project processes from start to finish. Project management includes developing a project plan, defining and confirming the project goals and objectives, identifying tasks and how goals will be achieved, quantifying the resources needed, and determining budgets .It is a complex undertaking, with many stages and processes. It should follow the full business lifecycle, from definition and justification of the project, through to delivering demonstrable benefits.

At AGRIFIRST Canada, the Project management process we adopt consists of the following stages:

• Plan the project : Time, Team, Activities, Resources, Financials
• Communicate the project plan to clients and seeks agreement
• Agree and delegate project actions.
• Manage and motivate - inform, encourage, enable the project team.
• Check, measure, monitor, review project progress - adjust project plans, and inform the client
• Complete project - review and report on project performance

Prior to undertaking investment in a new proposal, any opportunity must be objectively assessed. Our staff will assist in identifying the risks, uncertainties and potential outcomes of a project. Depending on the project, the factors considered will range from economic feasibility and technological feasibility to cultural feasibility. The independent analysis of economic and social realities prior to developing a project will assist investors in making constructive, informed decisions.

If a decision is made to proceed, then findings and recommendations made in the feasibility study will assist in the formation of a business plan. Key assumptions will have been identified and research time for the business plan will be reduce

Each business plan varies with the needs of the business and the needs of the audience. Our business plans will capture the business concept and identify business goals, provide operational and marketing plans as well as financial plans. The business plan should serve as both a management guide and a sales guide.

Depending on the unique requirements of the organizations involved the business plan may include any of the following: governance and reporting details; a competitive analysis; examination of regulatory, political or environmental issues; research into intellectual property issues, etc. The varied backgrounds of our staff and consultants allow AGRIFIRST Canada to address a variety of topics.

AGRIFIRST Canada can help identify opportunities and screen them for market potential and associated growth. In this strategic process we strive to balance revenue generation with community objectives. Our understanding of business environment allows us to identify opportunities that are in keeping with community objectives. By applying our market knowledge to these opportunities we will identify the most likely to succeed ventures. By focussing on the most likely to succeed ventures, the creation of new jobs will be enhanced and the process of economic development strengthened

There is strong consensus on the benefits of external investment in First Nations. Such investment drives economic productivity, builds jobs, raises incomes, strengthens trade flows and spreads best technologies and practices. Investment bolsters economic growth for the participating First Nations as well as the Province and the Country in general.

AGRIFIRST Canada had embarked on a unique initiative to facilitate investments in First Nations of BC. Investment facilitation refers to actions taken by organizations to attract external investment and maximise the effectiveness and efficiency through all stages of the investment cycle. Investment facilitation covers a wide range of areas, all with the ultimate focus on allowing investment to flow efficiently and for the greatest benefit.

• Industrial Hemp fibre production, processing for green construction materials.
• Speciality wines. Production and processing of Black currants for gourmet wines.
• Non timber Forest Products: Harvesting, process and export to European destinations.