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Reservation Economic Summit Las Vegas 2019
The Reservation Economic Summit (RES) events are an integral part of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s ongoing commitment to the Native American Business Community. The RES events provide unparalleled access to respected tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local elected officials and top CEO’s on both a regional and national platform.
Innovative Online Platform to Boost Indian Country Economic Development Open for Business
“As a Native American and Veteran Owned, Media and Video Production and Artist Management Corporation, I was THRILLED to see the NCAIED’s recent creation of the Native Edge Network,” said Vincent Schilling, host of Native Trailblazers Radio. “Even though this platform is essentially in its infancy, I have already been making connections with other Native and Governmental agencies whether it be through personal interactions of through formal RFP listings. I am excited to see where this incredible platform will continue to grow and evolve toward the benefit of Native leaders, Entrepreneurs and those seeking to work with them.”
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Native Edge: New Job Posting from Tribal Tech, LLC
Come be a part of our growing Native Edge community. We just posted a new job from Tribal Tech, LLC. Find out more about the position the company has open, and all the Native Edge has to offer at www.nativeedge.com. Whether it's networking, procurement and job...
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RES on the Hill
The New Day Now (NDN) Rally set the stage for two Capitol Hill sessions for lawmakers to discuss with conference attendees the issues important to Indian Country, followed by a reception on top of the Hart Senate Office building overlooking the Washington, DC skyline. From the long list of Congressional attendees from both parties, it’s clear we have strong support on the Hill.
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The New Day Now Rally Highlights RES D.C.
The New Day Now Rally (NDN) in front of the U.S. Capitol was a huge success, and perhaps the first of its kind in Indian Country. We were joined by Congressman Bennie Thompson (Mississippi), Pamunkey Chief Kevin Brown, Mashpee Wampanoag Chairman Cedric Cromwell, Native dancers, members of the National Center’s Board, and hundreds from across Indian Country to affirm and advance economic development for our people.
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New Day Now Rally, Congressional Sessions Highlight Reservation Economic Summit (RES) DC Events on the Hill
“It’s an honor to speak with Indian Country’s business leaders at this year’s Reservation Economic Summit,” said Senator Jon Tester (Montana), Vice Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Senator Tester spoke to conference attendees on the Hill. “NCAIED is a strong advocate for Native American entrepreneurs, and by working together, we can increase opportunity and create jobs in Indian Country.”
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A new day now for Indian Country
On Tuesday, leaders from across Indian Country gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol for the New Day Now rally, hosted by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development during our Reservation Economic Summit (RES). Designed to affirm and advance economic development for Native Americans, the rally also provides a venue to raise our collective voices to ensure our message is heard by policymakers. Following the rally, participants further drove home their message through two Capitol Hill sessions focusing on topics key to Indian Country.
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Session at RES D.C. meeting explores marijuana in Indian Country
Tim Purdon, a former U.S. Attorney for North Dakota and an advocate for the Wilkinson memo, spoke at the breakout session. He said DOJ will not prosecute a tribe that has legalized marijuana as long as a strong regulatory system is in place.
“As long as a sovereign state has a strong regulatory scheme,” Purdon said, “it appears the DOJ will stand down.”
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NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens to Lead Congressional Panel at during Upcoming Reservation Economic Summit (RES)
“It is an honor to be able to lead a panel with some of Indian Country’s strongest supporters,” said Chairman Stevens. “The panel is just one of many sessions planned during what will be another fantastic RES event, and I hope Indian Country turns out in strong numbers to make their voices heard in our nation’s capital.”
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It’s a New Day Now! D.C. Rally Will Promote Economic Development in Indian Country
This is the second year that the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development will host a regional Reservation Economic Summit, or RES event, in the nation’s capital, and the first time that a rally will be held, according to Gary Davis, president and CEO of the National Center, a nonprofit organization that assists American Indian tribes and their enterprises with business and economic development.
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