Community Involvement

Banda Marketing Group is proud to be part of the Saskatoon business community and values the relationships created over the years with the various associations.

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North Saskatchewan Business Association (NSBA)
Since Banda Marketing Group's inception in 1997, the company has been involved at various levels with the NSBA. In its initial years, Brent Banda chaired the committee that launched the first annual NSBA Business Builder Awards Banquet. This event focuses on celebrating the successes of companies in the Saskatoon Business community and has just celebrated its ninth year of operation.

Brent Banda is Past President of the NSBA and continues to volunteer on committees to support the NSBA.

Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program
The Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program provides one-on-one mentoring by experienced business owners and senior executives with newly established businesses. For over 8 years, Banda Marketing Group has been involved with the Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program on a number of levels - as a protege participating in the program and as a guest speaker. We have also volunteered our marketing services to support the program.

MSS Business Case Competition
To help students develop their marketing skills and build relationships in the business community, Banda Marketing Group has partnered with the University of Saskatchewan Marketing Students' Society to organize a Business Case Competition for Commerce students. The competition provides students with the opportunity to showcase their business knowledge, while developing a stronger relationship with members of the Saskatoon business community.

In addition to being one of the major event sponsors, Banda Marketing Group also volunteered on the judging panel. Congratulations to Brittany Schlosser and Laural Debusschere who won the 2006 competition.

Other Business Organizations
Since 1997, Banda Marketing Group has also been a participating member in other business organizations such as the Saskatoon & District Chamber of Commerce, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Association, an Saskatchewan Young Professional and Entrepreneurs Association.

Social Causes
Brent Banda volunteers with non-profit organizations in the community.