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Frobuild Introduces Discounts for Beneficiaries and Homeowners
Date: 5/3/2012
Iqaluit, Nunavut (April 23, 2012) – Tim-BR Mart Frobuild (2006) Ltd. is now providing Beneficiary and homeowner discounts.
A 100 per cent Inuit owned business; Frobuild is a lumber and hardware-retail outlet that services the Baffin region and is located in Iqaluit. Frobuild is jointly owned by Nunasi Corporation and Qikiqtaaluk Corporation since 2006.
“The Beneficiary Discount is a reflection of the Inuit ownership through our birthright corporations and also a reflection of the corporate missions of Nunasi Corporation and Qikiqtaaluk Corporation.” Said Lynn Kilabuk, Vice-President on the Frobuild Board.
“Many Inuit shop at the store and we want Inuit to have a sense of ownership the next time they purchase their items.” Kilabuk continued.
All Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement are eligible for the discount. Nunavut’s homeowners are also eligible for the new homeowners discount of 10 per cent.
“These discounts are effective immediately. To receive the discounts register at the till at the time of purchase providing photo identification and a Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Beneficiary card or a copy of title to land.” Kilabuk explained.
The 15 per cent Elders discount will continue to be provided to Elders, however none of the discounts can be combined. The Frobuild store is located at 1515 Federal Road in Iqaluit, Nunavut. To place orders from outside Iqaluit customers can call 867 979 6800.
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For more information contact:
Franco Buscemi
Director, Communications and Marketing
Nunasi Corporation
O) 867 979 2160
C) 867 222 2477
franco@nunasi.com
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