National RES Las Vegas 2017
FINAL AGENDA
SUNDAY,MARCH12TH
2:00PM-7:00PM
REGISTRATION
BERMUDAA MONDAY,MARCH13TH
7:00AM–7:00PM
7:30AM
8:15AM
9:00AM–3:00PM
9:00AM–5:00PM
9:00AM–12:00PM
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CAYMANANDCARIBBEANPROMENADE
CONSULTATION ON INDIAN TRADER REGULATIONS – Department of the Interior
Consultation on its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Revisions to the
IndianTraderActRegulations.TheDepartmentishostingthisTribalConsultationon
whetherandhowitshouldupdatetheIndianTraderActregulationsat25C.F.R.Part
140 (not revised since 1956), including how the regulations could be revised to
improveconsistencywithTribalself-governanceandself-determinationandpromote
economicviabilityandsustainabilityinIndianCountry.
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Moderators:
MilesJansenn-CounselortotheAssistantSecretaryofIndianAffairs,U.S.Department
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oftheInterior
RebekahKrispinsky-ActingAssistantSolicitor,IndianAffairsDivision,Officeofthe
Solicitor,U.S.DepartmentoftheInterior
9:00AM-12:00PM
10:30AM-5:30PM
10:30AM-12:00PM
BUSINESSBOOTCAMP-DevelopmentTrainingforSmall&MediumEnterprises
TrackI-StartUps
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TrackII-BusinessGrowth
ANTIGUAA
TrackIII-GovernmentContracting
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BUSINESSBOOTCAMPSESSION-ONE
TrackI-Session1:Entrepreneurship. Starting a business can be challenging and
uncertain.Understandingtherisksandreducingthoserisksthroughcarefulplanning
improvesthechancesforbusinesssuccess.Thisworkshopwillprovideentrepreneurs
withinformationtobebetterbusinesspeople,startingwithhowtonavigatethrough
the necessary steps to start a business. Topics will include an overview of Business
Planning, Legal Structure, Taxes, Marketing & Market Research, and National/Local
Resource-availability.Comeandlearnaboutthesevendeadlysinstoavoidasasmall
businessowner!
TRINIDADA,B
Presenter:LizRoss-ExecutiveDirector,SouthwestColoradoSmallBusiness
DevelopmentCenter
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FY2017NACAPROGRAMAPPLICATIONIN-PERSONWORKSHOP
TheCDFIFundwillconductanin-persontrainingworkshopspecificallyforNACA
Programapplicants.Thisfreeapplicationworkshopisprovidedinpartnershipwiththe
NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopment.Participantswilllearn
aboutkeyareasoftheFY2017NACAProgramApplicationsforFinancialAssistance
andTechnicalAssistance.CDFIFundstaffwillprovideguidanceonapplication
materialsandwillbeavailabletoanswerquestionsduringthesession.
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TrackII-Session1:BusinessPlanningforGrowth.Planningiscriticaltoanybusiness
throughoutitsexistence.Everysuccessfulbusinessownerregularlyreviewshisorher
businessplantoensureitcontinuestoillustratethedirectionofthebusiness.Ongoing
business planning is a process that will enable you to monitor whether you are
achievingyourbusinessobjectives.Ongoingplanningcanbeusedasatooltoidentify
where you are now and in which direction you wish your business to grow. In this
session we will explore strategies that will turn your business plan into a dynamic
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templatethatwillleadtosuccessfulgrowth.
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Presenter:VeronicaHix-ExecutiveDirector,ONABEN
TrackIII-Session1:BasicsofGovernmentContracting.Thisseminarwillprovidean
introduction to government contracting, describing prime and subcontracting
assistance programs, Small Business Administration (SBA) certification programs, as
well as the Set-Aside programs (aka: the WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone and 8(a)
programs). Also outlined and discussed will be the different vehicles used by the
federalgovernmenttopurchasegoodsandservicesandalistofresourcesavailableto
smallbusinesses.
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Presenter:JohnShoraka-ManagingDirector,PilieroMazzaAdvisoryServices 12:15PM-1:15PM
NETWORKINGLUNCH
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BUSINESSBOOTCAMPSESSION-TWO
1:30PM-3:00PM
TrackI-Session2:Financing&SustainingYourStartUp.Thisprogramwillhelpyou
becomefamiliarwithsourcesoffundingforsmallbusinesses,helpyouunderstandthe
requirementsofvariousloanprograms,andgiveyouideasonhowtobestusefunds
togrowyournewbusiness.
TRINIDADA,B
Presenter:RussellSeagle-ExecutiveDirector,SequoyahFund-REAL
Entrepreneurship®
TrackII-Session2:Financing&AccountingforBusinessGrowth.Thissessionwill
covertheessentials,andincludeguidanceonutilizingthecapitalmarketsandprivate
investors to open and expand businesses. Information about investor requirements
andobtainingcapitalfornichebusinessesalsowillbediscussed.
ANTIGUAA
Co-Presenter-PeterHolter-Director,NativeEntrepreneurinResidenceProgram,
NewMexicoCommunityCapital
Co-Presenter-LynnDeeRapp-ManagingPartner,SeaCrestInvestmentManagement
TrackIII-Session2:FinancingOptionsforGovernmentContractors. Innovation
andgrowthcomeswithacost.Whetheryou’vejustbeenawardedamajorcontractor
havedecidedtogrowyourfirmthroughacquisition,youmaybeseekingfinancingto
make this happen. Many government contractors are not aware of the financing
options available to them. Explore the range of financing solutions, specifically how
refinancing existing debt, acquisition financing, contract mobilization financing and
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lines of credit can help contractors achieve new levels of growth. Consider
comparison of products of the U.S. Small Business Administrations and FinTech debt
andfactoringalternatives.Learnfromcasestudiesofcontractorswhohaveselected
andutilizedfinancingapproachesthathavemovedthemforwardwithsuccess.
JAMAICAA,B
Presenter:PatrickKelley-VicePresidentofStrategy,LiveOakBank
3:15PM-4:45PM
BUSINESSBOOTCAMPSESSION-THREE
TrackI-Session3:MarketingBasics. What business are you really in? Knowing
exactlywhatyourbusinesssellsisthefoundationforallyourmarketingefforts.Still,
toomanysmallbusinessescan’taccuratelydefinewhatitisthattheydo.Thissession
will help you identify exactly what your business sells by helping a struggling small
fishingbusiness.You’lllearnhowmucheasieritistocraftamarketingmessagewhen
youandyourcustomersarespeakingthesamelanguage.
TRINIDADA,B
Presenter:RussellSeagle-ExecutiveDirector,SequoyahFund-REAL
Entrepreneurship®
TrackII-Session3:TechnologyToolsforBusinessDevelopment.Googlewillpresent
bestpracticesforsmallandmedium-sizedbusinessesseekingtogrowtheirbusiness
online.TheworkshopwillhighlightanumberofGoogletoolstooptimizeproductivity,
including AdWords, Get Your Business Online, and more. We will also introduce
Google Supplier Diversity Program and how your business can get to work with
Google. ANTIGUAA
Presenter:OliviaHoeft-RecruitingCoordinator,Google
Presenter:ShariTrumboMcHenry-TechnicalProgramManager/SiteReliability
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Track III - Session 3: Federal Socio-Economic Preference Programs - A Native
Perspective. Federalgovernmentcontractorscanbenefitgreatlyfromfourpowerful
socio-economic preference programs that help access billions of dollars of set-aside
andsolesourcecontractingopportunities.Twoprograms-8(a)andHUBZone-have
special components for tribally-owned entities, ANCs and NHOs. Businesses owned
and controlled by Native American individuals are eligible to participate in all four
programs. These programs’ complex eligibility requirements can be confusing or
misunderstood,buttheyshouldn’tdiscouragecompaniesfromseekingthesepowerful
certifications.Attendthissessionforanoverviewofthe8(a),HUBZone,andVeteranOwned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Programs. With a focus
ontribal-,ANC-,NHO-andNativeindividual-ownedbusinesses,thesessionwillcover
key eligibility requirements, the application processes, program benefits, and the
SBA’s“AllSmallMentorProtégéProgram”thatexpandsopportunitiesforcontractors
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tobenefitfromthesesocio-economiccertifications.
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Presenter:StevenKoprince—Partner,KoprinceLawLLC
5:00PM–6:00PM
Session1:DIALOGUEONSTATUSOFINDIANINCENTIVEPROGRAM–SeekingViews
onHowBesttoDisburse5%IndianIncentivesApprovedforPayment.WithIndian
Incentive payment requests always outpacing annual appropriations, the backlog of
requests awaiting approval and payment continues to mount. Prime and higher tier
contractors who seek payments, and Native subcontractors who utilize the IIP
programtomarkettheirproductsandservicestoprimes,shouldattendthissessionto
present their opinions and recommendations on how funds should be disbursed to
dealbetterwithandreducethebacklog.
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Moderator: George Williams - Interim Operations Manager, National Center for
AmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopment
Panelists:
1. KateBoyce-President,KRBRConsultingLLC
2. DiannaSalgado-SupplierDiversityProgram,LockheedMartinAeronautics,Site
Lead
3. MichaelAnderson-ExecutiveDirector,NativeAmericanContractorsAssociation
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Session 2: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - Economic Planning with Tribes and
Businesses in Indian Country. Please join us in a Department of Commerce panel
sessiontolistenandlearnaboutthenewinitiativesandprogramsthatcanhelptribes
pursue grant investments linked to a long-term, sustainable economic development
strategy, access to capital, and contracts. Learn about FirstNet, a nationwide
interoperable broadband network system for Tribal public safety officials. Also
reviewed will be the newly released American Indian and Alaska Native-Owned
BusinessesReportandEconomicSurveyfromtheU.S.CensusBureau.
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Moderator:DeeAlexander-TribalAffairsCoordinator,OfficeofCongressionaland
IntergovernmentalAffairs,U.S.CensusBureau,U.S.DepartmentofCommerce
Panelists:
1. MelvinTablias-LegislativeandIntergovernmentalAffairsSpecialist,Minority
BusinessDevelopmentAgency,U.S.DepartmentofCommerce
2. WilfredMarshall-EconomicDevelopmentRepresentative,Economic
DevelopmentAdministration,U.S.DepartmentofCommerce
3. EricCoyle-DataDisseminationSpecialist,U.S.CensusBureau,U.S.Departmentof
Commerce
4. CarlRebstock-NationalTribalGovernmentLiaison,FirstResponderNetwork
Authority(FirstNet)
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6:30PM–8:30PM
GRANDOPENINGWELCOMERECEPTION-FEATURING:“NATIVEPOP”
Native Pop showcases some of todays top Native American street, progressive,
contemporaryandpopartistsfromaroundthecountry.Highlightinganewpathfor
NativeAmericanArtfeaturedinIndianCountry,itamplifiesthemessagethat"we"as
Native people are as present as ever! As society changes, art is musing about that
change, and this exhibit demonstrates how Native Americans also change with the
times. Artwork on display will include works by Brent Learned, Joe Hopkins, Steven
PaulJudd,GeorgeLevi,OnekaJonesandothers.
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TUESDAY,MARCH14TH
7:00AM–5:00PM
7:30AM–8:45AM
9:00AM–10:15AM
10:30AM–10:45AM REGISTRATION
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OPENINGGENERALSESSION
GRANDBALLROOMA
● PostingofColors:NativeAmericanWomenWarriorsColorGuard
● Invocation
● OpeningWelcomePresentation
● Welcome from Chris James – President and CEO, National Center for
AmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopment
● Welcome from Derrick Watchman – Chairman, Board of Directors, National
CenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopment
● WhiteHouseWelcome
● Keynote Speaker: Honorable Ryan Zinke – Secretary Designee, U.S.
DepartmentoftheInterior(Invited)
● FeaturedSpeaker:ChrisDeschene-Director,OfficeofIndianEnergyPolicy&
Programs,U.S.DepartmentofEnergy
● IntroductionofNationalCenterBoard&Team
● VolunteeroftheYearAward
● FinalRemarks
AMERICANINDIANARTMARKET–RIBBONCUTTING
CAYMANANDCARIBBEANPROMENADE
10:45AM-5:00PM
AMERICANINDIANARTMARKET
CAYMANANDCARIBBEANPROMENADE
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10:45AM–11:00AM 11:00AM–6:00PM
10:45AM–12:00PM
PROCUREMENTEXPOORIENTATION
MONTEGOPROMENADEREGISTRATIONCOUNTER
BUYNATIVEPROCUREMENTMATCHMAKINGEXPO
MONTEGO
12:15PM–1:15PM
GENERAL SESSION – National Native Organizations Working Together to Promote
Business and Economic Development in Indian Country. The leading national
organizations representing Native communities, large enterprises, small businesses
andentrepreneurswillpresenttheirrespectivepolicyagendasandmutualinitiatives
toadvancebusiness,economicandcommunitydevelopmentandinvestmentinterests
inIndianCountryandopportunitiesindomesticandinternationalmarkets.
TBD
Presenters:
1. ChrisJames-President/CEO,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterprise
Development
2. JackieJohnsonPata-ExecutiveDirector,NationalCongressofAmericanIndians
3. CristinaDanforth-President,NativeAmericanFinancialOfficersAssociation,and
Chairwoman,OneidaTribeofIndiansofWisconsin(Invited)
4. ErnieStevens/JasonGiles-NationalIndianGamingAssociation
5. MichaelAnderson-ExecutiveDirector,NativeAmericanContractorsAssociation
6. SherryRupert-President,BoardofDirectors,AmericanIndianAlaskaNative
TourismAssociation,andExecutiveDirector,StateofNevadaIndianCommission
7. JulieKitka-President,AlaskaFederationofNatives
PRESENTATIONONCYBERTECHNOLOGY-DigitalTransformationandSecurity.
This special session will take participants on a journey through the new Digital
Transformation and Cyber Security age and how businesses that adopt technology
conceptsandtransformationaremorelikelytosuccessintoday’smarketplace.Learn
from leaders in digital transformation and cyber security about such topics as
passwords, building secure, affordable and appropriate computer authentication
infrastructures,andevenmeasuresfortribalcasinostoensurethatcybersecurityisa
toppriority.Thediscussionwillcoverhowbusinessesareusingthelatesttechnology
concepts to achieve more, be more productive, secure their enterprises and
ultimatelydrivemorerevenue.
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Moderator:ShermanCrancer-SeniorPartner,ChannelDevelopmentManager,
ProjectLeadGenLinks,MicrosoftCorporation
Panelists:
1. JerodPowell-ChiefTechnologyOfficer,INFINITConsulting,Inc.
2. DovellBonnett-FounderandCEO,AccessSmartLLC,
3. WylyWade-CEO,BiometricaSystems,Inc.
AMERICANINDIANENTERPRISELUNCHEON
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GRANDBALLROOMA&F
● Invocation
● Lunchisserved
● AwardPresentations:
○ AmericanIndianBusinessoftheYearAward
○ TribalEnterpriseEmpowermentAward
○ TimWapatoPublicAdvocateoftheYearAward
● AmericanIndianCollegeFundPresentation
● Keynote Speaker: “Tribal Energy Roadmap - Lower 48 to the Arctic” - Chris
Deschene - Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, U.S.
DepartmentofEnergy
● FinalRemarks
1:30PM–2:45PM
1:30PM–2:45PM
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - Congressional Committees Focusing on Indian
Affairs. Economic development continues to be a hot topic in Washington, DC.
ProposalsonInfrastructure,energyandeconomicdevelopment,taxreform,andother
major initiatives are competing for the attention of decision-makers in the Congress
and the new Trump Administration. This session will provide an opportunity to hear
updatesandengageindiscussionwiththeprofessionalstaffoftheCommitteesthat
develop and spearhead most of the legislative measures involving tribal and other
Indian Country issues, whether they move as stand-alone bills or as part of broader
measures to advance business, economic, infrastructure or other development
initiatives.
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Moderator: Derrick Watchman - Chairman, National Center for American Indian
EnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. RhondaHarjo-DeputyGeneralCounsel,U.S.SenateCommitteeonIndianAffairs
2. Jennifer Romero - Democratic Staff Director and Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate
CommitteeonIndianAffairs
3. JacobSchellinger-DemocraticCounsel,U.S.SenateCommitteeonIndianAffairs
BREAKOUTSESSIONSONE
Session 1: BUSINESS GROWTH & ACQUISITION - Financing Alternatives to Make It
Happen.Innovationandgrowthcomewithacost.Whetheryou’vejustbeenawarded
amajorcontractthatwillrequireagrowthspurt,oraren’tincontractingandwantto
growyourfirmthroughacquisition,youmaybeseekingfinancingtomakethisgrowth
happen. Many government contractors and other companies are not aware of the
financing options available to them. This session will look at financing solutions,
specificallyhowrefinancingexistingdebt,acquisitionfinancing,contractmobilization
financing and lines of credit can help companies achieve new levels of growth. This
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session will explain available financing options, and compare products of the U.S.
SmallBusinessAdministrationversusFinTechdebtandfactoringalternatives.Learn
from case studies of company owners who have selected tailored financing
approachesthathavemovedthemforwardwithsuccess.
TRINIDADA,B
Moderator:TaraKaushik-Partner,Holland&KnightLLP
Panelists:
1. PatrickKelley-VicePresidentofStrategy,LiveOakBank
2. John Shoraka - Managing Director, Piliero Mazza Advisory Services, and former
Associate Administrator, Government Contracting, U.S. Small Business
Administration
3. JeffreyLamb-Principal,SovereignFinanceLLC/SovereignInvestmentAdvisorsLLC
Session 2: SECTION 17 CORPORATIONS - Advantages, Formation & Success. As
Tribes engage in diversification activities, a sound strategy and appropriate legal
structurearevital.OrganizingentitiesunderSection17oftheIndianReorganization
Act can provide Tribes the tax security to conduct business activities across markets
and legal jurisdictions. This panel with extensive experience in organizing and
operatingSection17Corporationswillguidethediscussionandserveasresourceson
challenges,bestpracticesinfacingthosechallenges,andlessonslearnedtotaketribal
businessinanewdirection.
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Moderator:JasonLambert-Chairman,TwelveClans,Inc.BoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. JayCalhoun-Director,StrategicInvestments,CherokeeNationBusinesses,and
ViceChairman,TwelveClans,Inc.
2. AllisonBinney-Partner,AkinGumpStraussHauer&FeldLLP
3. KirkFrancis-Chief,PenobscotIndianNation,andPresident,UnitedSouthand
EasternTribes(Invited)
4. BryanSmall-CEO,ACTHoldings
Session3:ECONOMICIMPACTREPORT-Development,Results&Implicationsfor
FuturePolicyDiscussions.Thissessionwilldescribethecollaborationoftribal,state
andprivatesectorsinColoradotoproducetheColoradoAmericanIndianandAlaska
NativeEconomicImpactReport.Basedondatacollectedfromthetribes,theirtribal
enterprises,otherNative-ownedbusinesses,non-profitsservingtheNativeAmerican
population,andeducationalinstitutions,theresultsdeterminedastatewideeconomic
impactof$1.5Billion,over21,000directandindirectjobscreated,andNative-owned
businessesin42differentindustries.Thereportwillbeusedforfuturepolicyand
programinitiatives,furthercollaboration,andpromotionofopportunitiesineconomic
andbusinessdevelopment.Learnfromthediscussionhowthisprocesscanworkto
identifyeconomicopportunitiesandadvancepolicy-makingdiscussionsamongtribal
andstatedecision-makersandprivatesectorstakeholders.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator:MelissaAntol-SeniorConsultant,RevolutionAdvisors
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Panelists:
1. ErnestHouse,Jr.-ExecutiveDirector,ColoradoCommissionofIndianAffairs
2. DariusLeeSmith-Director,DenverAmericanIndianCommission
3. ShadanaSultan-ExecutiveDirector,RockyMountainIndianChamberof
Commerce
4. BrianWilkerson-ManagingDirector,RevolutionAdvisors
Session4:40UNDER40LEADERSHIP-EmbracingtheChallengetoServe.The
pipelineofemergingIndianCountryleaderscontinuestogrow,infusedbyNCAIED’s
NativeAmerican“40Under40”-thebestandbrightestofrisingyoungleadersinthe
fieldsofbusinessandeconomicdevelopment,naturalresourcedevelopment,policy,
lawandgovernment.Thispanelofyoungleaderswilldiscusstheirleadership
opportunities,challengesandlessonslearned,andaddresswaystopromotebusiness
leadershipandinnovationinIndianCountry.Theywillsharetheirexperienceswith
mentorsandthevalueofmentoringyoungNativeAmericanstudents,entrepreneurs,
emergingbusinessownersandprofessionalsenteringfieldsthatnotonlywillenhance
theircareersbutalsostrengthenandquickentheprogressoftribalcommunities
towardself-determinationandself-sufficiency.
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Moderator:LillianSparksRobinson-ExecutiveStrategist,TribalTech,LLC(Invited)
Panelists:
1. ClaraPratte-Founder&ChiefExecutiveOfficer,StrongbowStrategies
2. RobertWeaver-PresidentandFounder,RWIBenefitsLLC
3. JayCalhoun–Director,StrategicInvestments,CherokeeNationBusiness 4. ChadGermann–Founder&CEO,RedCircle
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MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERROTUNDA
2:45PM–3:00PM
3:00PM–4:15PM
BREAKOUTSESSIONSTWO
Session1:TRIBALENERGYDEVELOPMENT–KeystoSuccess.Thisinteractivesession
bringstogetherTribalofficials,industryleadersandkeyofficialsleadinggovernment
programs to share resources and success stories of innovative tribal energy projects
fromacrosstheUnitedStates.Ofinteresttotherangeofaudienceparticipantsfrom
beginners to seasoned professionals, this session will cover essential development
strategies to cutting edge solutions for navigating the development path, including
casestudiesonfossilfuelandrenewableenergyprojects.
TRINIDADA,B
Moderator: Chris Deschene - Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs,
U.S.DepartmentofEnergy
Panelists:
1. MichaelCastello-TribalAdministrator,SobobaBandofLuisenoIndians
2. Mark Fox - Chairman - MHA Nation (Three Affiliated Tribes of the Ft. Berthold
Reservation)
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3. KimberlyCluff-GeneralCounsel,MorongoBandofMissionIndians
4. AndrewCadreau-CEO,IndianEnergyLLC
Session2:DIVERSIFICATION–ExpandingBeyondSingleRevenueSources.Tribesand
tribalenterprisesincreasingrecognizetheriskofbeingoverlydependentuponasingle
source of economic activity and the benefits of creating a strategy for developing a
diversified and resilient business community. Hear from Tribal leaders who have
explored and seized on ways to diversify. They will share ideas on implementing
innovativethinkingtoavoidfinancialstagnationandfindnewpathwaysoftribalselfdetermination toward self-sufficiency. Continuous innovation also can be a risk
management tool, especially if outreach efforts are made to prepare and encourage
communitymemberstoembracechangesothatitworksforcommunitybetterment.
JAMAICAA,B
Moderator:KevinAllis-President,ThunderbirdStrategicLLC
Panelists:
1. RussellBegaye-President,NavajoNation
2. DavidNimmo-CEO,ChickasawNationIndustries,Inc.
3. JohnBerrey-Chairperson,QuapawTribeofOklahoma
4. VernonFinley–ChairmanoftheConfederatedSalish&KootenaiTribes
Session 3: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS - Tools and Solutions for Efficient Business
Operations and Growth. This session will feature the extraordinary digital and
analyticaltoolsofAdobe,andothertechnologyinnovationsthathelpeveryonefrom
entrepreneur to established business owners to access a range of resources,
technologyandbusinesssolutionsthatcanconnecttocustomers,scale,andconduct
business more efficiently and globally. Hear also how Tribal and Alaska Native
enterprises have developed successful technology and business solutions companies
providingmultipleservicestoTribes,Tribalenterprisesandotherbusinesses. ST.THOMASA
Moderator:DaveBailey-ChiefTechnologyOfficer,ArcticIT
Panelists:
1. MikeCrabtree-SeniorEnterpriseAccountExecutive,AdobeFederal
2. JordanPaul-PinnerExperienceManager,Pinterest
3. RobSmith-DirectorofTribalBusiness,CayuseTechnologies
Session 4: 8(a) PROGRAM – How to Maximize Success (Before, During and After).
TheSmallBusinessAdministration(SBA)BusinessDevelopmentProgram,akathe8(a)
Program,hasthepotentialtoassistNativeAmericanindividuals,IndianTribes,Alaska
Native village and regional corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in
growing their government and commercial contracting businesses. While not a
panacea, the 8(a) contracting tools can help maximize a contracting company’s
success. This session explores the possibilities based on the experiences, lessons
learned, and best practices of those who have utilized the contracting preferences,
navigated the procurement requirements, evolved beyond the program, and
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benefitedfromSBA’sothercontractingprograms.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator: Michael Anderson - Executive Director, Native American Contractors
Association
1. LillianSparksRobinson-ExecutiveStrategist,TribalTech,LLC(Invited)
2. GabrielKompkoff-CEO/President,ChugachCommercialHoldings(Invited)
3. AnthonyAmadeo-President,S&KAerospace,LLC(Invited)
4. AntonioFranco-Partner,PilieroMazzaPPLC
Session 5: FEDERAL CONTRACTING – Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
(OSDBU)PresentsFederalContractOpportunities&HowtoCaptureThem.Attend
thissessiontofindoutmoreabouthowtosellyourproductsandservicestofederal
buyers, including the U.S. Postal Service (a $64 Billion company with its own unique
buying process that differs from the FAR) and opportunities within the U.S.
Department of Energy (with $30 Billion in contracting), including the Office of
Environmental Management in support of its cleanup mission. Topics covered will
includehowtoregistertodobusiness,howtheseagenciesbuy,whobuyswhat,and
varioussourcingstrategies.Alsofindouthowtobuildyourbusinesscapacitythrough
theuseofpostalproductsandservices.
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Moderator: John Klein - Acting Associate Administrator for Government Contracting
andBusinessDevelopment,U.S.SmallBusinessAdministration(Invited)
Panelists:
1. Norbert Doyle - Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Project
Management,OfficeofEnvironmentalManagement,U.S.DepartmentofEnergy
2. JamesJosey-SeniorProcurementAnalyst,U.S.DepartmentofState
3. Rupert Warner, Jr. - Purchasing & Supply Management Specialists, U.S. Postal
ServiceSupplyManagement
4. Tatia Evelyn-Bellamy - Director, Small business Office & Compliance Center,
DefenseContractManagementAgency
4:15PM–5:45PM
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BREAKOUTSESSIONSTHREE
Session1:TRIBALENERGYFINANCE-FindingtheMoneyinaNewEnvironment.
Accesstocapitalisatoppriorityoftribesinenergyprojectdevelopment.Join
lenders,investors,tribalentrepreneursandotherleadingfinanceprofessionalsto
exploreinnovativefundingstrategiesandtoolsformakingyourprojectasuccess.
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Moderator:DouglasMacCourt-SeniorPolicyAdvisor,OfficeofIndianEnergy,U.S.
DepartmentofEnergy
Panelists:
1. ScottGeary-ManagingPartner,StoneAngelCapital
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William M. (Mike) Lettig - Executive Vice President, Agribusiness and Native
AmericanBusinessServices,KeyBank
MichaelGeffrard-President&ChiefExecutiveOfficer,LIATIGroup,LLC
JoeMendez-GeneralManager,LatinAmericanOperations,E3Consulting,LLC
DanRosen-Siemens
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Session 2: TAX REFORM – Parity Treatment and Eliminating Dual Taxation of
Economic Activities on Tribal Lands. After years of talk, finally some action may be
taken on tax reform measures. Tribes, tribal enterprises, tribal members, Native
businesses and national native organizations are making their case for Congress to
address long-standing restrictions (such as the “essential governmental function”
test),granttribesthesametaxtreatmentasstateandlocalgovernments,andprovide
appropriate incentives to encourage investment in Indian Country. Ways are being
foundtoaddress,andevenrecouppaymentsfor,taxesimproperlychargeddirectlyor
indirectlybystateandlocalauthorities.Addressingdualtaxation(tribal-state-local)at
thefederallevel,however,willrequirelegislativeorregulatorychanges.Thissession
will include status reports on pending proposals for tax reform, new legislative
initiatives,andfederalregulatoryamendmentstopreemptstateandlocaltaxationof
commerceinIndianCountry.
TRINIDADA,B
Moderator: Mary Mashunkashey - Executive Director, Business & Corporate
Regulatory Commission, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, and Chairman, National
IntertribalTaxAlliance(Invited)
Panelists:
1. Eugene Magnuson - Treasurer, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and
TreasuryTribalAdvisoryCommitteemember
2. KathleenNilles-Partner,Holland&Knight
3. WendyPearson-OfCounsel,HobbsStrausDean&Walker
4. AlanDecker-Director,Ryan,LLC(Invited)
Session3:E-COMMERCE-TheFacts&OpportunitiesinTribalOnlineLending.Tribal
lending companies can provide positive economic development impact and benefit
their communities through training, education, employment and increased
opportunity, both on and off reservation lands. This session will lay out the facts
about what Tribal online lending really entails, debunk the myths, and explain how
Tribal lending companies generate revenues to fund governmental programs that
improvetribalcommunitiesandthequalityoflifefortribalmembers.
STTHOMASA
Moderator:GaryDavis-ExecutiveDirector,NativeAmericanFinancialServices
Association
Panelists:
1. JohnShotton-Chairman,OtoeMissouriaTribe
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2. JayAbbasi-ChiefExecutiveOfficer,PlainGreen,LLC
3. TimRanney,President/CEO,ClarityServices
4. KatherineSpilde-Ph.D.,AssociateProfessorofHospitality&Tourism
Management,SanDiegoStateUniversity
Session 4: ECONOMIC MASTER PLANNING – Strategy for Comprehensive Economic
Development:Process,EngagingStakeholders,andBenefits.Thissessionhighlights
theimportanceoflongrangeplanningtoachieveprojectgoalsandkeyingredientsfor
successful economic development planning. Discussion will cover funding plan
development, activities associated with development of a CEDS plan (format,
approach, coordination), progress report on implementation of the Plan, challenges
andlessonslearnedduringdevelopmentandimplementation.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator: Kip Ritchie - President, Greenfire Management Services, LLC, and
Treasurer, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Board of
Directors
Panelists:
1. AnnetteHamilton-ChiefOperatingOfficer,Ho-Chunk,Inc.
2. JamieFulmer-Chairman/CEO,BlueStoneStrategyGroup
3. JasonLambert-Chairman,BoardofDirectors,TwelveClans,Inc.
4. EricS.Trevan–Chairman,GunLakeInvestments(Invited)
Session 5: STEM – Exciting STEM Initiatives to Develop Tribal Workforces for the
Future. Changing technologies and competition for market space are altering the
types of industries that Tribes enter as they seek to sustain and diversify their
economies.Science,Technology,Engineering,andMathematics(STEM)relatedfields
are critically important to economic growth and competitive success. Attend this
session to explore the initiatives of the American Indian Science and Engineering
Society(AISES),especiallywithIntelCorporation,todevelopculturallysensitiveSTEM
curricula for Native students and build Tribal workforces to meet the changing
technologiesandindustrygrowthsegmentsofafuturetechnology-basedeconomy.
JAMAICAA,B
Moderator:JohnLewis-Chairman,BoardofDirectors,GilaRiverIndianCommunity
UtilityAuthority
Panelists:
1. JosephNsengimana-Director,TechnologyPipelineDevelopmentInitiatives,Intel
Corporation
2. RickStephens-Chairman,AISESPublishing,andformerTribalChairman,PalaBand
ofMissionIndians
3. Twyla Baker-Demaray - President, Nueva Hidatsa Sahnish College, and Chair,
AmericanIndianScienceandEngineeringSocietyBoardofDirectors
4. SarahEchoHawk-CEO,AmericanIndianScienceandEngineeringSociety
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PROMENADE,ROTUNDA&MIRAGEEVENTSCENTER
6:00PM–8:00PM
WEDNESDAY,MARCH15TH
7:00AM–5:00PM
7:30AM–8:45AM
9:00AM–5:00PM
9:00AM–10:30AM
REGISTRATION
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ROUNDTABLE&BREAKOUTSESSIONSFOUR
Roundtable:NATIVEBUSINESSESANDTHENEWADMINISTRATION
Representatives of the White House Council on Native American Affairs and others
involved in policy initiatives and business and economic development programming
will participate in roundtable discussions about Trump Administration plans and
engagementwithIndianCountry.
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1. Billy Kirkland - Intergovernmental Affairs, Executive Office of the President
(Invited)
2. Morgan Rodman - Executive Director, White House Council on Native American
Affairs(Invited)
Session 1: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES – Navigating the Acquisition Process with
FinancialRegulatoryAgencies(FederalReserveBoard,FDIC,OCC,NCUA,FHFA,CFPB,
andSEC).TheDodd-Frankbankinglaw,Section342,promotesdiversityandinclusion
inthefinancialservicesindustrybyrequiringmorethanadozenfederalbankingand
financialservicesagenciestoincreaseandensurethefairparticipatingofminorityand
women-owned businesses in their procurements – totaling over $1.6 Billion in
contracts awarded each year. This session is the first concentrated outreach these
agencies have made to Indian Country, so attend to hear from their procurement
professionals how to do business with these financial agencies, navigate the
acquisition process, and secure award of contracts to provide supplies and perform
services.Specifically,youwilllearnaboutupcomingprocurementopportunities,how
to register to do business with these agencies, market your capabilities to them,
compete for contract awards, and what some of the key differences are among the
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variousagencies.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator: Marleitha Williams - Supplier Diversity Program Specialist, Board of
Governors,FederalReserveSystem
Panelists:
1. MadelynnOrr-ProgramManager-BusinessActivities,OfficeoftheComptroller
oftheCurrency
2. JohnMoses-OfficeofMinority&WomenInclusion,U.S.SecuritiesandExchange
Commission
3. Eric Howard - Principal Advisor, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal Housing Finance
Agency
Session 2: FINANCE – Successful Bank Lending on Tribal Lands. Whether financial
institutionsmayhavebalkedatlendingontriballands,ortribesandNativebusiness
owners might be reluctant to engage with banks and capital markets, times are
changing.Yet,relianceonfederalgrantfundstodeveloporrebuildinIndianCountry
can result in fewer dollars, longer waits, and delays or diminished return on
investmentandeffort.Whatcanencouragemorecollaborationbetweenbanksand
Native communities and businesses? Panelists will discuss collaborative efforts,
success stories and lessons learned to provide helpful guidance on the mechanisms
andbenefitsofvariousfinancingtransactionsontriballands,andanswerquestionson
howfinancingcouldhelpprojectsorbusinesses.
JAMAICAA,B
Moderator: Shannon Loeve - Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer, Native
AmericanBank,N.A.
Panelists:
1. DavidBurrell-President,PinnacleBank
2. Ben Martinez - Director, Native American Business Development, Innovation
Capital,LLC
3. LewisAnderson-Chair,BoardofDirectors,WoodlandsNationalBank,andChair,
BoardofDirectors,NativeAmericanBank,N.A.(Invited)
4. David Johnson - Acting Director, Division of Capital Investment, Office of Indian
EnergyandEconomicDevelopment,U.S.DepartmentoftheInterior
Session 3: ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY BUILDING – How Tribes Can
StrengthentheInternalSupportStructuresthatAidTribalEnergyDevelopment.The
Department of the Interior’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development
(IEED) will describe the current opportunities in conventional and renewable energy
development, and delve into the business and planning framework that provides
support to these economic development projects. Success in energy development
projects often requires more than a plentiful resource – Tribal laws, regulations,
workforcecapacity,andland-useplanningplayimportantroles.IEEDstaffwillcover
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energyresourceopportunities,business,andplanningtopics;IEEDgrantandtechnical
assistance; and lay out next steps that a Tribe can take to strengthen the support
structuresneededforenergydevelopment.
TRINIDADA,B
Moderator: Winter Jojola-Talburt – Deputy Division Chief, Division of Energy and
MineralDevelopment,IEED,DOI
Panelists
1. Payton Batliner – Economic Development Specialist, Division of Energy and
Mineral Development, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, U.S.
DepartmentoftheInterior
2. Janelle McLean - Petroleum Engineer, Division of Energy and Mineral
Development, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, U.S.
DepartmentoftheInterior
3. RobertaWells-CivilEngineer,DivisionofEnergyandMineralDevelopment,Office
ofIndianEnergyandEconomicDevelopment,U.S.DepartmentoftheInterior
4. Amy Wilson – Legal Document Specialist, Division of Energy and Mineral
Development, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, U.S.
DepartmentoftheInterior
Session4:WOMENINBUSINESS-NativeWomenTrailblazers.Influentialleadership
iscriticallyimportantasmoreandmoreAmericanIndiansandAlaskanNativesthrive
inleadershippositionstodrivechangebysecuringcommitment,empoweringothers
andenergizingaction.Honingleadershipskillsistough,andtheseNativetrailblazers
have modeled themselves on lessons learned from strong women recognizing that
they can excel when they learn how to develop and use those skills. Find out how
these Business Owners, Senior Executives and Tribal Leaders perfected their
influential leadership skills, and learn strategies at all levels to leverage power and
influencetodrivebusinessoutcomes.
STTHOMASA
Moderator:MargoGray-President,MargoGrayandAssociates,andMember,
NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. DeborahParker,BoardMember,NationalIndigenousWomen'sResourceCenter
2. AprilTinhorn-President,TinhornConsultingLLC
3. JillJones-OperatingGeneralManager,TallgrassTechnologyServices,LLC
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BREAKOUTSESSIONSFIVE
Session1:MENTOR-PROTEGERELATIONSHIPS-ValuePropositionstoMentorsand
Protégés. Mentors serve valuable roles for budding entrepreneurs and small
businesseslearningtonavigatemarkets,buildstrongbusinessrelationships,develop
strategiestocapturenewwork,andbecomegreatpartnersandcapablecompetitors.
To foster these types of relationships in federal procurement, federal agencies,
including the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Defense
(DOD), authorize Mentor-Protégé Programs. The SBA recently implemented new
regulationsbroadeningitsprogramtoincludeallsmallbusinesses.Attendthissession
tolearnmoreabouttheseMentor-Protégéprograms,howtheydiffer,andhowthey
canbeutilizedbymajorcontractorsandtheirprotégés.
STTHOMASB
Moderator: Jon Panamaroff - Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice-President,
KoniagGovernmentServices
Panelists:
1. John Klein - Acting Associate Administrator for Government Contracting and
BusinessDevelopment,U.S.SmallBusinessAdministration(Invited)
2. RobertTompkins-Partner,Holland&KnightLLP
3. Tizoc Loza - Corporate Manager, Enterprise Services & Chief Strategy
Office/GlobalSupplierDiversityPrograms,NorthrupGrumman
4. ChuckGray-VicePresident&ChiefOperatingOfficer,FrontierElectronicSystems
Corp.
5. AngeliqueAlbert-ExecutiveDirector,AmericanIndianGraduateCenter
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Session2:TRIBALECONOMY–BetterTogether:TribalandFederalGovernmental
RolesinCreatinganEnvironmentforBusinessDevelopmentinIndianCountry.Both
tribalgovernmentsandthefederalgovernmenthaveimportantrolestoplayin
shapingtheenvironmentforbusinessdevelopmentintribalcommunities.Critically,
theirpoliciescaneitherfostergrowth,orstymieit(morelikelyiffederalandtribal
approachesconflict).Thissessionwilladdresshowtribalgovernmentscancreatea
business-friendlyclimateby:enactingcommercialordinances;infusingsovereign
immunitywaiverswithflexibility;establishingtribalcourtswithbusinesssavvyjudges;
adoptingTribalandBuyIndianpurchasingpreferences;dedicatingfundsfortribaland
tribalmemberbusinessdevelopment;streamliningapprovalprocessesforcontracting,
leasing,etc.;andprovidingtaxincentivestoencourageinvestmentbybusinessesand
entrepreneursonandoffthereservation.Panelistswillencouragedialogueabout
strategicapproachestofashioningappropriategovernmentrolesandwaystolink
tribalprioritiesfordevelopingabusiness-friendlyenvironmentwithfederalgoals.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator: Joan Timeche - Executive Director, Native Nations Institute for
Leadership, Management and Policy, and Member, National Center for American
IndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. Miriam Jorgensen - Research Director, Native Nations Institute and the Harvard
ProjectonAmericanIndianEconomicDevelopment
2. ChuckHoskin-SecretaryofState,CherokeeNationofOklahoma
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3. TraceyZephier-Partner,Frederick,Peebles&MorganLLP
Session3:TRIBALENERGYWORKGROUP-TribesLeadingtheWaytoAchieveSound
EnergyandFiscalPolicy.Tribalsovereigntyandhealthytribaleconomiesdependon
sound energy and fiscal policy. Tribal leaders from the Indian Country Energy &
InfrastructureWorkingGroup,IndianEnergy’sgrowingInter-tribalEnergyNetwork,as
well as leading energy Tribes and the Director of Indian Energy, will share their
strategiesandpolicyprioritiesforthenewAdministrationandbeyond.
STTHOMASA
Moderator: Douglas MacCourt - Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Indian Energy, U.S.
DepartmentofEnergy
Panelists:
1. ChrisDeschene-Director,OfficeofIndianEnergy,U.S.DepartmentofEnergy
2. BrianLipscomb-PresidentandCEO,EnergyKeepers,Inc.,ConfederatedTribesof
SalishKootenai
3. DennisMeiners-Owner,IntelligentEnergySystems
Session 4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TOURISM – Driving Business
Opportunities for Native Private Business and Tribal Enterprise locally, regionally,
nationallyandinternationally.Nearly$1Trillionindirecttravelspendingoccurseach
year in the U.S., and tribal tourism is posed to attract even greater shares of those
dollars. Rollout of the recently enacted NATIVE Act will increase coordination and
collaboration between federal and tribal tourism assets and expand heritage and
culturaltourismopportunities.ThissessionwillfeaturesuccessstoriesofTribesand
Alaska Native village tourism initiatives, and highlight two organizations involved in
tourism development. Foremost is the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism
Association (AIANTA) that advances tribal tourism by providing technical assistance,
trainingandeducationalresourcestribalgovernments,tribalorganizationsandtribal
memberstohelpcreateinfrastructureandbuildcapacity.Alsoexploredwillbewhat
roletheInternationalEconomicDevelopmentCouncilcanplayastheworld’slargest
membershiporganizationservingtheeconomicdevelopmentprofession(frompublic
toprivate,ruraltourban,localtointernational),includingtheirmembersdedicatedto
tourismdevelopment.
JAMAICAA,B
Moderator: Ronald Solimon - Member, National Center for American Indian
EnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. Sherry Rupert - President, Board of Directors, American Indian Alaska Native
TourismAssociation,andExecutiveDirector,StateofNevadaIndianCommission
2. MervinYoyetewa-IntertribalAdvisoryCommitteeonDesertViewNationalParks
Project
3. Lyn Knight - Vice President of Knowledge Management and Development,
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1:45PM–3:15PM
InternationalEconomicDevelopmentCouncil
4. ChadSmith-ChadSmithConsulting,LLC
Session 5: GAMING - Tribal Vision for the Future of Indian Gaming. Indian gaming
continues to record revenue increases, contributing substantially to the economic
healthtribalcommunities,IndianCountrygenerally,andthenationasawhole.What
does the future hold? Learn from Indian gaming experts about the growth of this
amazingbusinesssectorthathaspoweredbroadereconomicdevelopment,significant
political clout and progress for Indian Country. Hear their views on current
opportunitiesandchallenges,andvisionfortheIndiangaming’sfuture.
TRINIDADA&B
Moderator: Ernie Stevens, Jr. - Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association, and
Member, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Board of
Directors
Panelists:
1. JasonGiles-ExecutiveDirector,NationalIndianGamingAssociation
2. BernadineBurnette-President,FortMcDowellYavapaiNation
3. AureneMartin-President,SpiritRockConsulting,Inc.
4. JohnHarte-Principal,MapetsiPolicyGroup
NATIONALCENTERAMERICANINDIANDIVERSITYLUNCHEON
GRANDBALLROOMA&F
● Invocation-UrbanGiff
● Lunchisserved
● FeaturedSpeaker:LindaMcMahon-Administrator,SmallBusiness
Administration(Invited)
● FeaturedSpeaker:JonodevChaudhuri-Chairman,NationalIndianGaming
Commission
● FeaturedSpeaker:RussellBegaye-President,NavajoNation
● AwardPresentations
○ TribalGamingVisionaryAward
○ CongressionalAchievementAward
○ AmericanIndianLeadershipAward
○ CorporateAdvocateoftheYearAward
● “Access to Capital and Credit” - Miriam Jorgensen, Report Co-Author and
Research Director, Native Nations Institute and the Harvard Project on
AmericanIndianEconomicDevelopment
● FinalRemarks
BREAKOUTSESSIONSSIX
Session 1: ENERGY IS EVERYTHING - Workforce Development & Employment,
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Business Opportunities & Responsible Resource Management. America’s energy
industrysupports8%oftheU.S.economyand9.8millionwell-payingU.S.jobs.New
technologies and ever improving operational standards ensure the efficient and
responsiblecommercializationofnaturalresourceseveninareasthatrequiregreater
protection. The Trump Administration favors policies that will maximize the use of
Americanresources.WhatdoesthismeanforIndianCountryandNativeAmericanownedbusinesses?Attendthissessionfordiscussionoftheseimportanttopics.
JAMAICAA,B
Moderator:MichaelTrevino-EnergyConsultant,TrevinoandCompany
Panelists:
1. AndreaKorney-Manager,SupplierLifecycleManagement,DiversityandLocal
Participation,CatalogueManagement,TransCanadaPipelines
2. ColletteBrown-RegionalCommunityDevelopmentManager,FreeportMcMoRan,Inc.
3. MarkFox-Chairman,MHAThreeAffiliatedTribes
4. KarenAtkinson-DeputyDirector,OfficeofMinorityBusiness&Economic
Development,OfficeofEconomicImpact&Diversity,U.S.DepartmentofEnergy
Session 2: MARKETING STRATEGY – Execute, Engage and Experience Great Results.
Join this dynamic, strategic marketing dialogue in an open forum, with industry
professionals,inThinkTank-style.Learntheessentialcomponentstodevelopingand
building a brand, developing a creative message, and strategically targeting your
audience.Thissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsightstoassistyouwithadvertising
yourbusinessenterpriseseffectively.
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Co-Presenters:
1. S.R.Tommie-Founder&President,RedlineMediaGroup
2. CimaGeorgevich-ChiefExecutiveOfficer,RedlineMediaGroup
3. ScottPritchett-DirectorofBusinessDevelopment,RedlineMediaGroup
Session3:COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT–LayingtheGroundworkforRealEstateto
Meet Economic Development Visions for Indian Country. Now more than ever we
areseeingtribesaccomplishunprecedentedlandacquisitionsandcarryoutsavvyand
often untraditional land development projects across Indian country. Tribes have
diversified well beyond gaming into a variety of industries and land uses, such as
recreation, tourism, sports and entertainment districts, golf courses, research and
development properties, hospitality, manufacturing and others. When real estate
meets economic development can be particularly tricky for tribes. Often, economic
developmentopportunitiesmeetanearlydeath,getshelvedorbecometoooutdated
to serve their purpose because of one reality - tribes must navigate these projects
under a heavy blanket of ever-changing politics and market forces. But what of the
successes? Tribes are partnering with tenants, municipalities, other state and local
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governments and others to move their projects from paper into existence, often
sharingandanticipatingtherisksandworkingtowardsmutualgain.Hearabouttribes
exercisingpracticaljudgmentalongwithincisiveandinnovativethinkingwhentheylay
thegroundworkforeconomicdevelopmentopportunities.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator: Margo Gray - President, Margo Gray and Associates, and Member,
NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. SamanthaSkenandore-SeniorCounsel,HuschBlackwellLLP
2. BrianD.Anderson-SeniorCounsel,HuschBlackwellLLP
3. JohnBerrey-Chairperson,QuapawTribeofOklahoma
Session 4: CORPORATE SUPPLY CHAINS – How to Do Business with Major
Corporations.Representativesfrommajorcorporationswillpresenttheircontracting
and supplier opportunities, explain how best to connect with them to explore and
seize business opportunities within their corporate supply chain and procurement
systems,andanswerquestions.
STTHOMASB
Moderator: Adolfo Vasquez - Procurement Technical Advisor, National Center for
AmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentProcurementTechnicalAssistanceCenter
Panelists:
1. GermaineReece-Manager,SupplierDiversity,TheHomeDepot
2. JosephMauck-Manager,StrategicSourcing,SiemensGovernmentTechnologies,
Inc.
3. SuzanneRaheb–LockheedMartin
Session 5: BROADBAND & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - Connecting Native
Communities and Businesses to Opportunities Near and Far. According to the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 2016 Broadband Progress Report, more
than 68% of those living on tribal lands in rural areas lack high speed broadband
access. Tribal centric solutions exist for enhancing broadband infrastructure
development within tribal lands, as well as owning the facilities and regulating their
operations and future development made possible by connectivity. Broadband
deployment also generates significant business opportunities associated with the
infrastructurebuild-outs.Planningtheseprojectsrequiresengineering(electricaland
civil),accounting,financing,andlegalexpertiseinthetelecom/broadbandfield.Once
a broadband project gets funded, bids are sought from construction contractors,
equipment vendors and installers. Hear from Tribal- and American Indian-owned
companieswithprofessionalexpertiseintelecom/broadbandprojectplanning,design
andbuild-outthatmeetFCCstandards.
TRINIDADA,B
Moderator:GeoffBlackwell-ChiefStrategyOfficer&GeneralCounsel,AMERINDRisk
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3:30PM–5:00PM
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(Invited)
Panelists:
1. MadonnaYawakie-President,Ticom,Inc.
2. JeffBeekhoo-CEO,MohawkNetworks
3. AndyMetcalfe–CEO,NativeNetworkLLC
4. CarlRebstock-NationalTribalGovernmentLiaison,FirstResponderNetwork
Authority(FirstNet)
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Part I: Showcase of Financing Options: Loans, Loan Guarantees, New Market Tax
Credits,TEDBonds,EquityandOtherSpecialtyLending.Thissessionshowcasesthe
variety of financing options available to Tribes and Native American businesses and
entrepreneurs. Hear briefly from experts on grants, guarantee and loan programs,
tribal-owned and private sector financial institutions, New Market and Low Income
Tax Credits, tribal bond financing, and other specialty lending. There will be
opportunities to meet one-on-one with each of these financing experts later in the
subsequentInteractiveAccesstoCapitalFair.
BriefPresentationsby:
1. DavidJohnson-ActingDIrector,DivisionofCapitalAccess,OfficeofIndianEnergy
andEconomicDevelopment,U.S.DepartmentoftheInterior
2. ShannonLoeve-SeniorVicePresident&ChiefLendingOfficer,NativeAmerican
Bank,N.A.
3. JoelSmith-SeniorVicePresident&ChiefCreditOfficer,NativeAmericanBank
4. DavidBurrell-PresidentandCEO,PinnacleBank
5. LyleFrederickson-SeniorVicePresident,CorporateBanking,GreatWesternBank
6. BillLettig-KeyBankN.A.
7. KristiJackson-PresidentTFACapitalPartners
8. LindaPreston-CommunityAffairsSpecialist,SanFranciscoRegion,Federal
DepositInsuranceCorporations
9. BenMartinez-Director,NativeAmericanBusinessDevelopment,Innovation
Capital,LLC
10. ShaneJette-ExecutiveDirector/CEO,CitizenPotawatomiCommunity
DevelopmentCorporation
11. JoelLaubenstein-Principal,BakerTillyVirchowKrause,LLP
12. MarkHarding-President,WAMPWORXEnergy(INVITED)
13. CoraGaane-WellsFargo
PartII:“ShowMetheMoney”-InteractiveIndividualMeetingswithLenders.This
segment provides Tribal Leaders, tribal economic development directors, business
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owners, chief financial officers, and others the opportunity to meet one-on-one to
discussbusinessandprojectfinancingneedswithleadingbankers,specialtylenders,
andotherfinancingexpertsofferingawidevarietyoffinancingoptions.Whetheryou
wanttoexpandbusinessoperations,financeequipmentoramajorproject,ormerge
withoracquireanotherbusiness,youcanexploreoptionswithexpertswhowillhelp
assessyourneedsandguideyouinyoursearchfortherightfinancingpartners.Note:
BesuretoregisterinadvanceforthisExposothatthefinancialassistanceproviders
willknowandbebetterpreparedtoaddresstheinquiriesyou’llbepresenting.
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Financing Participants Available for One-on-One Meetings: See listing in previous
Session4on“ShowcaseofFinancingOptions”above
3:30PM-5:00PM
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BREAKOUTSESSIONSSEVEN
Session 1: NATIVE BUSINESS INCUBATORS – New Developments and Prospects for
More Growth. Native American Incubators are increasing in number and success in
Indian Country, with help from lenders, educational institutions, business assistance
providers, and perhaps even from federal legislation that would establish a Native
American Incubator Program through grants from Interior’s Office of Indian Energy
and Economic Development. Learn about some of the exciting initiatives that are
underwaytoincubatestartupNativebusinessestogetthemontheroadtosuccess.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator:PeterHolter-ManagingDirector,EntrepreneurialService/NEIRProgram,
NewMexicoCommunityCapital
Panelists:
1. VanessaRoanhorse-Principal,RoanhorseConsultingLLC
2. KodeeGoseyun-IncubatorManager,BylasDistrictEconomicEnterpriseIncubator
3. LeonardSmith-ExecutiveDirector,NativeAmericanBusinessDevelopment
4. StephaniePoston-President,Poston&Associates
Session 2: TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION, ENERGY & AGRICULTURE – New
Ways of Moving Products and Projects Forward. State of the art management and
technology, combined with Native talent and non-Native corporate partners, can
produce amazing results for Indian Country and far beyond. Learn from the
experiencesofremarkablebusinessandeconomicdevelopmentleadersaboutcutting
edgefreighttracking,transportation,planningforindustrialdevelopmentprojectsto
support domestic and foreign trade, energy and construction project management
tools,andstrategicalliancesthatcanserveascatalystsforevengreatersuccess.
JAMAICAA,B
Moderator:JeffEstep-President,HeritageGlobalSolutions
Panelists:
1. DylanJenkins-VicePresidentofPortfolioDevelopment,FiniteCarbon
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2. HopeHusky-BoardMember,CherokeeBoysClub
3. LarryWright,Jr.-Owner,BuffaloSpirit,LLC,andFormerChairman,PoncaTribeof
[email protected]
4. RainaThiele-Founder/President,ThieleStrategiesLLC
Session 3: BUY NATIVE MARKETING TOOLS - Attracting Partners, Investors and
Buyers for Businesses & Projects. Attend this session to learn how Tribes, tribal
enterprises have developed and packaged marketing materials that spell out unique
advantages or incentives to entice potential investors to do business, invest in
manufacturing or energy generation projects, or engage with tribal communities in
otherways.AlsodiscussedwillbeotherincentivestoBuyNativeandhowtomarket
those advantages - whether through Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances or Buy
Indian Act procurement authority that provide contracting preferences for Nativeowned companies, or the Indian Incentive Program as a marketing tool for Native
subcontractorstoattractbusinessfromhighertierdefensecontractors.Pickupsome
best practices and valuable marketing tips to attract and increase investor interest
andimprovebusinessdevelopmentandcontractcapturerates.
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Moderator: Pat Parker - Vice President, Federal Contracting Group, Miami Nation
Enterprises, and Vice Chair, National Center for American Indian Enterprise
DevelopmentBoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. ClarenceO’Berry-CEO,MandareeEnterprises
2. Joycelyn Littlechief - Director, Procurement-Eastern Region, Bureau of Indian
Affairs,U.S.DepartmentoftheInterior
3. LeeAdolph-President,CouncilforTribalEmploymentRights(Invited)
Session 4: HEALTH CARE - Coverage for Tribes, Native Businesses, and Native
VeteransUnderaTrumpHealthcarePlan.WhatwilltheTrumpHealthcarePlanmean
toIndianCountry?NearlytwomonthsofPresidentTrump’sAdministrationhaveseen
manyproposalsonhealthcarepolicy andtherecouldbemanymore.Inthissession,
health insurance policy experts will discuss developments thus far and how the
changes could affect Tribes, tribal enterprises and small businesses. Also addressed
will be some of the possible reforms, including: the expansion of healthcare options
availabletoemployers;theprobabilitythatregulationswillbereducedsubstantially,
particularlyrelatedtoIRSfilings;andlikelyincreaseofpre-taxlimitsonHealthSavings
Accounts.Othertopicswillincludepotentialimpactstothe20millionpeoplecurrently
enrolled in Healthcare Exchanges, Indian Country concerns about out-of-pocket
exemptionrules,continuationofenrollmentoptionsuniquetoNativeAmericans,and
potentialimpactsonIndianHealthService(IHS)funding.AlsoaddressedwillbeNative
American Veterans healthcare options, including service under the Reimbursement
AgreementprogrambetweentheU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs,TribesandIHS,
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healthcarepurchasedbyVA,andenrollmentandeligibilitytoVAhealthcare.
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Moderator:MichellHicks-President,ChiefStrategyGroup,andFormerChief,Eastern
BandofCherokeeIndians
Panelists:
1. RobertWeaver-PresidentandFounder,RWIBenefits,LLC
2. TerryHarris-ChiefOperatingOfficer,RWIBenefits,LLC
3. KristinCunningham-ExecutiveOfficertotheDeputyUnderSecretaryforHealth
forCommunityCare,U.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs
EVENINGNETWORKINGRECEPTION-FEATURINGTHE1491’S
Thisgroupofindigenousmisfitsoriginallycametogethertomakefunnyvideostoput
onYouTube.Sincetheirfirstvideoin2009,thegroup'sworkhasgoneviral-earning
fans around the globe with their satirical and absurd comedy. From sold out
performancestoappearanceson"TheDailyShowwithJonStewart"and"TEDTalks,"
thegroupcontinuestogrow.
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THURSDAY,MARCH16TH
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AMERICANINDIANARTMARKET
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9:00AM–12:00PM
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BREAKOUTSESSIONSEIGHT
Session1:INNOVATION-Research,DevelopandScaleUp.Howcanyoutakean
innovativeidea,researchanddevelopitintoaprototype,createanewtechnology,
andscaleupproductionformassmarketing?TheSmallBusinessInnovationResearch
(SBIR)Programsupportsscientificexcellenceandtechnologicalinnovationwith
federalresearchfundsfrom11federalagencies,includingtheDepartmentsof
DefenseandEnergy.Defense’sRapidInnovationFundprovidesacollaborativevehicle
forsmallbusinessestoscaleuprapidlytodeliverinnovativetechnologiestomeet
defenseneeds.Thissessionalsowillfocusonenergy-relatedinnovationsthatthe
NationalEnergylaboratoriesarefacilitating.
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9:15AM–10:45AM
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Moderator:CarlosGutierrez-BusinessProgramManager,OfficeofMinorityBusiness
&EconomicDevelopment,OfficeofEconomicImpact&Diversity,U.S.Departmentof
Energy
Panelists:
1. ElizabethDoris-PrincipalLaboratoryProgramManager,State,Local&Tribal
Program,NationalRenewableEnergyLaboratory
2. LaurenceBrown-GovernmentRelations-TribalGovernment,Program
Development&TechnicalSales,SandiaNationalLaboratories
3. JonathonGreyEyes-StrategicWorkPlacement,SharedServicesGroup,The
BoeingCompany
4. ChuckGray-VicePresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer,FrontierElectronic
SystemsCorp.
Session2:NATIVE-TO-NATIVEJOINTVENTURES-DevelopingRelationshipsBetween
TribalEnterprises,AlaskaNativeCorporation-OwnedBusinesses.TribesandAlaska
NativeCorporationsembraceasacorevaluedoingbusinesswithotherNative-owned
businesses. This session will provide important information for Native-owned
business Board members and Managers who seek to establish joint ventures and
otherbusinessrelationshipsbetweenTribalenterprisesandANCbusinesses.
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Moderator:WalterFeatherly-ExecutivePartner,Holland&KnightLLP
Panelists:
1. AnthonyEdwardsen-President/CEO,UkpeagvikInupiatCorporation(confirmed)
2. Robert Joe - Chief Operations Officer, Office of the President/Vice President,
NavajoNation
3. MichelleMarshall-ProjectManager,AhtnaEngineeringServices,LLC
4. StephenRoeLewis-Governor,GilaRiverIndianCommunity
5. KevinAllis-President,ThunderbirdStrategicLLC
Session3:FRANCHISING-AModelofBusinessOwnershipThatWorks.Over800,000
franchised businesses operate across the nation and account for nearly 9.1 million
direct jobs and $994 billion of economic output. While minority ownership of
franchisebusinesseshasincreasedtoroughly20%,NativeAmericansaccountforless
than2%offranchiseowners.Thissessionwillcoverwhatfranchisingis(andisn’t),the
key legal aspects and other points to consider when evaluating a franchise
opportunity, and resources and financing options. Current business owners will
receive information on “franchising” their own business as a growth strategy. The
major goals of the session are to: 1) increase awareness of franchising as a wellestablished path to business ownership: 2) encourage more Native Americans to
become franchise owners; 3) build wealth and financial legacies in Native American
communities.
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Moderator: JoAn Notah - Interim Program Manager, National Center for American
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10:45AM–11:00AM 11:00AM–12:30PM IndianEnterpriseDevelopmentProcurementTechnicalAssistanceCenter
Panelists:
1. JasonO’Brien-PresidentandCEO,RedRockFranchiseVentures(Invited)
2. JimEvans-DirectorofMarketing,MandareeEnterprises,LLC
3. LyleFrederickson-SeniorVicePresident,GreatWesternBank
Session4:COMMUNITYREINVESTMENT-“CRAforCBOs”toEncourageInvestment
and Lending in Native Communities. This comprehensive workshop will cover the
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements and application to community
developmentprojects,investments,andlendingespeciallyincommunitiesthathave
lackedaccesstocapital.Discussedwillbehowtoformulateideasandstrategiesfor
crafting projects and initiatives that comply with CRA criteria and can garner CRA
consideration.LearnsomebestpracticesintheapplicationofCRAcredits,andwaysto
attract and engage banks and financial institutions in community development
lending,investmentandservices.
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Presenter:LindaPreston-CommunityAffairsSpecialist,SanFranciscoRegion,Federal
DepositInsuranceCorporations(Invited)
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BREAKOUTSESSIONSNINE
Session 1: CDFI FUND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES - Native Community-Focused
Development & Initiatives to Meet Greater Capital Needs in Indian Country. The
U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
(CDFIFund)operatesseveralprogramsthathaveincreasedaccesstoneededcapital
forbusiness,economic,housingandcommunitydevelopment,andhavethepotential
to do so much more. Attend this session to hear about the growing lending and
capacity building capabilities of Native CDFIs, the CDFI Fund’s bond guarantee
program,andprojectfinancingmadepossiblewithNewMarketTaxCreditsandLow
IncomeHousingTaxCredits.
JAMAICAA,B
Moderator: Shane Jett - Executive Director/CEO, Citizen Potawatomi Community
DevelopmentCorporation
Panelists:
1. DouglasBystry-President,ClearinghouseCDFI
2. MatthewBland-AssetManager,Travois
3. CoraGaane-TribalAdvocateandSeniorRelationshipManager,Enterprise
DiversityInclusionandStrategicPhilanthropy,GovernmentandCommunity
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Relations,WellsFargoBank
Session2:TRIBALENERGYSOVEREIGNTY-HowtoCreateTribalElectricUtilities.For
Tribes,tribalentitiesandothersinterestedinlearningmoreaboutwhatisrequiredto
develop and create a Tribal Electric Utility, this session will describe the overall
process, designed especially to enhance the sovereignty of tribal energy resources,
including existing energy distribution systems on tribal lands, energy efficiency
investments made in tribal facilities (current and future), and how to create job
opportunities and skills training for tribal members in the energy industry. Also
providedwillbeanoverviewofthelegalauthorityforcreatingaTribalEnergyUtility,
long term benefits of self-operated utility systems, and benefits of having a resilient
energysupplyintheeventofacatastrophicfailureintheregionalutilitygrid.When
critical systems are shut down, everyone dependent on them suffer and financial
impacts can be significant. Learn how a tribal-owned utility can protect tribal
revenues, possibly create new revenue streams through self-generation, and even
takeadvantageofFederalenergytaxincentivesforenergysystemsinvestments.
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Moderator:AllenCadreau-CEO,IndianEnergyLLC
Panelists:
1. JohnSaams-SiemensGovernmentTechnologies
2. ChuckStrand-WoodsonConsulting
3. TroyStrand-BakerElectric
Session 3: WATER AND FOREST RESOURCES - New Initiatives to Preserve and
Harness Resources for Tribal Communities. Water and forestry resources provide
Indian Country with potentially abundant opportunities to preserve traditional
habitats and engage in economic development for Tribes, tribal enterprises, small
businesses, and farmers, ranchers and agribusiness interests among them. Join this
informative conversation with experts about new initiatives, including legislation,
implementing regulations and other developments to improve irrigation, dams,
waterways,andforests.Alsolearnabouthowcarboncreditscangeneratemillionsof
dollars in tribal revenues from forests, grasslands peat/swamp lands, along with
improvedlandmanagementtofightclimatechange.
ANTIGUAA
Moderator:WilsonPipestem-Partner,PipestemLaw
Panelists:
1. T.J.Laffoon-Councilman,ColoradoRiverIndianTribes(Invited)
2. RyanRusche-Attorney,ConfederatedSalishandKootenaiTribes
3. JohnCataldi-ManagingPartner,NativeAmericanVentureFund
Session 4: VETERANS IN INDIAN COUNTRY - Resources for Economic
Sustainability and Priorities. It’s well known that higher percentages of Native
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American men and women serve in the U.S. Armed Forces than any other ethnic
group. Just as well known should be the efforts of the Office of Tribal Government
Relations (OTGR), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that VA reaches,
serves and utilizes the talents of Indian Country’s Veterans, and how these efforts
contributetotheoveralleconomicwellbeingoftribalcommunities.OTGRleadership
willsharehowtheVAworksstrategically,inconsultationwithtribalgovernments,to
support and assist Veterans in achieving economic sustainability through business
development, educational opportunities, health care, compensation and pension
benefits.
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Moderator: Urban Giff - Secretary, National Center for American Indian Enterprise
DevelopmentBoardofDirectors
Panelists:
1. StephanieElaineBirdwell-Director,OfficeofTribalRelations,U.S.Departmentof
VeteransAffairs
2. TerryBentley-TribalGovernmentRelationsSpecialist,PacificDistrict,U.S.
DepartmentofVeteransAffairs
3. AdolfoVasquez-ProcurementAnalyst,NationalCenterforAmericanIndian
EnterpriseDevelopmentProcurementTechnicalAssistanceCenter
4. JeffEstep-President,HeritageGlobalSolutions
WOMEN’S BUSINESS LUNCHEON: FASHION SHOW AND GRAND FINALE GIVEAWAY.
Open To All Full Conference Attendees. Must Provide your Business Card To Enter
GiveawayandMustBePresentToWin.
GRANDBALLROOMA
● Lunchisserved
● VideooftheNCAIEDWomenBoardMembers
● AwardeeVideoPresentation
● AwardPresentation:
○ NativeWomanBusinessOwneroftheYearAward
● WOMENINPOWERFASHIONSHOWFEATURINGDESIGNSBYSHOSHO
ESQUIRO
● GrandFinaleGiveaway:(ArtfromNativePOP,TradeshowGiveaways,
Microsoft,Google)
● FinalRemarks
1:00PM–2:30PM
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