Major Tribal Economic Development Conference At Tulalip, 1-2 June 2009
Tribal leaders and business experts from across the nation will gather at the Tulalip Resort June 1-2 for the Northwest Native American Economic Development Conference. Speakers include:
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Mel Sheldon, Chairman, Tulalip Tribes of Washington
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Chief J. Allan, Chairman, Coeur d'Alene Tribe
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Cedric BlackEagle, Chairman, Crow Nation
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Bob Garcia, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
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Ralph Sampson Jr., Chairman, Yakama Indian Nation
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Edward K. Thomas, President Emeritus, Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska & Board of Directors - Sealaska Corporation
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Jerry Lamb, Director of Economic Development, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
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Kary Nichols, Director of Business Development, Colville Tribal Enterprise Corporation
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Professor Ron Whitener, University of Washington Native American Law Center
The conference will cover a vast array of topics relating to the development of economic enterprises in Native lands, including:
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Tribal Leaders Roundtable: Defining Economic Development
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Tribal Economic Development Bonds: Strategic Financing for Business Ventures
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Tribal Gaming Outlook: Planning for the Future
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Reinventing your Casino & Resort Facilities
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Housing & Infrastructure Projects on the Reservation
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Renewable Energy Projects
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Taking Care of Your Own: Community Member Wealth
For anyone interested in the development of Tribal economies, this seminar is not to be missed.
