My name is David Kobliski, General Manager for NCN Development Corporation. We began negotiating a 10 year lease with the owners of the Thompson Plaza in 2012 for a 24,000 square foot space to own and manage a grocery store which we were successful in acquiring.

Our goal was to provide employment, product and service to the City of Thompson and surrounding communities. And whatever profits made would go to reinvesting in new opportunities or programing for the Community of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

The store had its grand opening July 19, 2013, and is doing very well now that we have gone through our growing pains. There are currently 30-40 employees from the City of Thompson and surrounding communities.

We would like to thank FPEGF for providing an interest free loan of $300,000 for this project.