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From Our President
It's been another exciting and productive month at the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development as we continue to support business and economic development throughout Indian County. So far this year, we have consulted with and provided technical assistance to over 200 Native American businesses through our new National Center Technical Assistance Program (NCTAP) and our American Indian Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (AIPTAC). A few of these success stories can be found in our September newsletter. The National Center means business for Indian Country, and we continue to grow and find new ways to reach that mission.  Click Here To Read More

Featured News

National Center to Host 40 under 40 10th Anniversary Celebration in Tulsa, Oklahoma


Taking place October 29-30, the event will honor past and present 40 under 40 winners and provide them with an opportunity to share their leadership.   Click Here To Read More

Quick Recap

Board Member Highlight: Lillian Sparks Robinson
One of our newest board members, Lillian Sparks Robinson has deep experience in Indian Country and was Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans under President Obama. Get to know Lillian and her love for pow-wows, volunteer work, and why she's so excited to be a board member for the National Center. 
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Small Business Success Story: PCI Aviation


Learn more about PCI Aviation and how they benefited from connections with major prime contractors at the Reservation Economic Summit and other National Center Events. 
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The National Center Will Host Next Native Edge Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma
This one-day event will provide participants with procurement-related business training, winning strategies, and hands-on training in federal and corporate small business programs. Supported through a generous donation from KeyBank Foundation and hosted in collaboration with the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), the NEI will take place on October 29th in conjunction with the 10th anniversary celebration of the Native American 40 under 40 awards.
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Check out this video of our latest NEI, which took place in August at Microsoft's headquarters near Seattle.
We hope you join us in October for NEI in Oklahoma! 
The National Center's Interview with Mark Trahant

Mark Trahant is one of the most respected Native American journalists in America. A member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, he is currently the editor of Indian Country Today. We asked Mark a few questions about the trend of more Native American and Alaska Native candidates running for office and what to expect on election night and in the future. 
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PTAC Success Story: The Feather Group


Learn more about how AIPTAC specialist Dee St. Cyr assisted the Feather Group and a resolution to the certification requirement that will help many other businesses. 
Read more here >>

Upcoming Events
RES Las Vegas 2019
 

Please stay tuned for upcoming RES event news posted HERE. We look forward to seeing you next year in March!
Native Edge Institute - Tulsa

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development will host the next Native Edge Institute (NEI) on October 29th at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  

To register, please click here.
40 Under 40 Awards in Tulsa, Oklahoma
 

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Native American 40 under 40 awards at River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, OK on October 29-30. Interested in attending? Register here. 
 
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