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It's hard to believe that the 2019 Reservation Economic Summit is less than seven weeks away! We have been putting the finishing touches on the largest economic development event in Indian Country, which is moving to Paris Las Vegas this year. We have recently released the first draft of our agenda. As you can see, topics run the gamut, from tribal economic diversification, to energy, agriculture, telecommunications, gaming, contracting, business development, technology and IT, and much more. I hope you'll take a look at the agenda and stay tuned for updates - including keynote speakers and entertainment... Click Here To Read More
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RES 2019 Update: Agenda Released!
The National Center is proud to share the first draft of the RES 2019 agenda, filled with information about sessions, speakers, and other events that will be featured over the course of the conference. See what makes RES the premier event in Indian Country and register today! Learn more here.
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Staff Spotlight: Alia Hauter, Comms Director
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Our latest staff profile focuses on Alia Hauter, the National Center's new Communications Director. Alia has an extensive background in public relations and marketing, as well as business development for her tribe and other Native and non-Native organizations. When she's not preparing for the upcoming Reservation Economic Summit or a rebrand of the National Center, you can find her with her sons or hanging out with her friends - probably on a boat! We hope you enjoy getting to know Alia better.
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Key Legislation Passes Senate Committee
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A month into the new Congress, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee has already passed legislation strongly supported by the National Center and other Indian Country organizations. Read our joint letter with many of these groups in support of the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act and the Native American Business Incubators Program Act. We thank Chairman John Hoeven (ND) and Vice Chairman Tom Udall (NM) for their continued support!
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Tribal Business Spotlight: Waséyabek Development Company and CEO Deidra Mitchell
In our continuing series of spotlighting Native and tribally-owned businesses, we talked to Deidra Mitchell, who is the CEO of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC, (WDC), a wholly-owned entity of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi that's based in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Deidra uses her wealth of knowledge and experience to mentor and guide other new companies because she believes collaboration in Indian Country is key to success for everyone.
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2018 40 Under 40 Awards Recap Video
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"You have to honor the past to shape our future."
This past year, the National Center celebrated Indian Country's most inspiring individuals for their dedication to Native American and Alaska Native communities. Watch the 2018 Native American 40 under 40 Awards recap video and learn about how these young people are working to make Indian Country a better place today. Make sure you meet many of them at RES 2019!
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Spotlight on our Supporters: Siofra Harnett and Google's Supplier Diversity Program
We recently sat down with Siofra Harnett, the Global Head of Google's Supplier Diversity Program, who attended her first RES last year and was impressed by the business content at the sessions - and the shopping opportunities at the Artisan Market. Learn more about Siofra and her Irish roots and French nickname in our interview below, and make sure you visit their booth and apply for Google's Supplier Diversity Program!
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Country Music Star Matt Stillwell to Perform at RES!
Country music star Matt Stillwell will be one of our featured entertainers at the Reservation Economic Summit! Matt will perform on Wednesday, March 27th. Matt has produced multiple Top 50 singles on Billboard's Country Music chart, including his debut single "Shine." All full conference attendees for RES will get access to see Matt perform. One-day passes for Wednesday are also available.
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RES Las Vegas 2019
Registration is now open for RES 2019!
You can register HERE. We look forward to seeing you in March!
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NEI Orlando
Don't miss out on the National Center's first East Coast NEI! Register for NEI Orlando here!
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NEI Cherokee
The second NEI in 2019, NEI Cherokee will take place on February 21st. Don't delay, register now!
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