Government of Yukon invites Yukoners to the Funders Meet and Greet and the Reverse Trade Show

Press Release

February 3, 2026

The Government of Yukon is hosting the Funders Meet and Greet and the Reverse Trade Show, February 11, 2026, at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.

Events will run from 9 am to 4:30 pm. This one-day event will connect participants with government funding and procurement opportunities.

Attendees can drop in to this free event to learn about everything from arts funding and business development supports, to upcoming contracts the government expects to tender in 2026.

This event is open to all and is ideal for:

• First Nations development corporations;
• First Nations governments;
• businesses (big or small);
• entrepreneurs;
• construction companies;
• not-for-profit organizations;
• municipal governments or local advisory councils; and
• individuals.

The Funders Meet and Greet and Reverse Trade Show connects Yukon businesses directly to government funding and procurement opportunities that help them grow and scale. By strengthening the private sector, we enable businesses to do what they do best: drive investment, create jobs and grow our economy.

Minister of Economic Development Jen Gehmair

We know government spending can have a huge impact on local businesses and the Yukon’s economy. The Funders Meet and Greet and Reverse Trade Show gives us the chance build relationships with the private sector, that will ultimately benefit the Yukon’s economy and Yukoners as a whole.

Minister of Highways and Public Works Linda Benoit

Quick facts

• This is the 11th annual Reverse Trade Show.
• The Government of Yukon has hosted the Funders Meet and Greet three times.

Media contact

Tim Kucharuk
Press Secretary, Cabinet Communications
867-335-2419
tim.kucharuk@yukon.ca

Taylor Harvey
Communications, Economic Development
867-667-8980
taylor.harvey@yukon.ca

Kalah Klassen
Communications, Highways and Public Works
867-332-3595
kalah.klassen@yukon.ca

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