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Beyond gaming, the sovereign status of federally recognized Indian tribes presents unique opportunities for business development, job creation and economic diversity. To alleviate reliance on gaming, tribes are challenged to develop sustainable tribal economies through expanded business diversification efforts and entrepreneurial progress.
Sustainable tribal economies facilitate job creation, retain talent, attract new business and investment, create wealth, and provide a source of revenue for tribes to expand their programs and services to citizens.
For tribes to experience successful business development, they must first create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and encourages enterprise activity. Key to this effort are a culturally appropriate separation insulating business operations from tribal politics; stable, effective government that provides a sense of security to investors and others; and a strategic vision for a sustainable economy that has community support and can withstand changes in leadership.
Tribal business development presents an exciting opportunity to grow our economy now and for future generations.
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Miller Canfield.
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If you have questions call 800-574-4852 or send an email to info@theseminargroup.net
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Who Should Attend:
Tribal Attorneys
Tribal Members
Tribal Governing Bodies
Tribal Accountants
Vendors to Tribes
Government Officials
Lenders and Financial Planners
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview |
VP, Tribal Business Dev.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
| 9:10 | Welcome and Invocation |
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
| 9:45 | National and Regional Tribal Litigation and Tribal
Law Update |
Trends in Tribal Business-Related Litigation; National Tax Issues and Implications
Best & Flanagan LLP
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
Peshawbestown, MI
| 11:00 | National and Regional Tribal Litigation and
Tribal Law Update (continued) |
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
Peshawbestown, MI
| 1:00 | Tribal Member Entrepreneurship |
A “How To” look at Business Development and Diversification for Tribal Members; Working with Tribal Chambers of Commerce; Tribal Members on Trust Lands
Dykema Gossett PLLC
| 1:30 | Opportunities Within and Challenges Presented by Green Energy and Treaty Rights |
Miller Canfield
| 2:00 | Tribal Entity Formation and Protection |
How To Maximize Profits and Insulate the Enterprise from Legal & Political Attack; Preparing for 8(a) Contracting
Assoc. Prof., College of Business
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
PilieroMazza PLLC;
Washington, DC
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
Peshawbestown, MI
| 3:00 | Accessing Capital for Tribal and Individual
Enterprises |
Indian Loan Guarantee Programs; Bond Signing; Small Business Lending Options; CDFIs; Other Financing Opportunities
President/CEO
National Capital LLC
Anchorage, AK
Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc.
Robert W. Baird and Co.;
Milwaukee, WI
| 4:00 | Developing Separate Non-Gaming Industries –
A Panel Discussion |
Effective Business Planning; Developing Business Infrastructure; Industries and Products
VP, Tribal Business Dev.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
Osage LLC
Tulsa, OK
Visions, Inc.;
Brooklyn Park, MN
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview |
VP, Tribal Business Dev.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
| 9:15 | SBA 8(a) & Related Federal Contracting Programs |
Overview of Tribal Business Development Opportunities and Challenges Facing the Program; Nuts and Bolts of the 8(a)Application Process, and Where to Find Technical Assistance for Certification Understanding the Roadmap to Developing the Legal and Operational Infrastructure of 8(a); Company Requirements; Case Study – Getting Certified, Federal Contracts, and Contract Management
Special Operations Dir.
Osage LLC;
Tulsa, OK
Dir. External Affairs
Native American Contractors Association;
Washington, DC
Advancia Corporation;
Oklahoma City, OK
Business Dev. Spec.
SBA, Michigan District Office
| 10:45 | Tribal Leaders Roundtable |
Tribal Growth and Lessons Learned
Forest County Potawatomi Community
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribe
Terri Fitzpatrick, Program Co-Chair, is Vice President of Tribal Business Development for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Kip Ritchie, Program Co-Chair, Chief Operations Officer with the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation, is responsible for managing all hands-on operational aspects of the company.
Marvin Adams, President and CEO of National Capital LLC in Anchorage, Alaska.
Gavin Clarkson, PhD, is an Associate Professor with the College of Business at New Mexico State University.
James A. Crawford, Vice Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, was a founding member of the Potawatomi, Business Development Corporation.
James C. Diracles is a member of the Business Law and Native American Law practice areas at Best & Flanagan LLP.
Steven Eckley currently serves as Special Operations Director with Osage LLC. He supports Osage Innovative Solutions, Osage LLC’s information technology company, and also plays a direct role in Osage Advisors, Osage LLC’s investment banking division.
Jennine J. Elias is Director of External Affairs with the Native American Contractors Association in Washington, DC.
Antonio R. Franco is a partner with PilieroMazza PLLC in Washington, DC and oversees the firm’s Government Contracts/Small Business Group. His practice includes all aspects of federal government contracting and administration.
Carol Leese is CEO of Osage LLC, the management company for the business activities of the Osage Nation.
Steven C. Liedel, Senior Counsel with Dykema Gossett PLLC, focuses his practice on government organization and restructuring, economic development, and tax policy.
Lisa McComb is Executive Director of Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc., a native, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution that provides microenterprise loan funding and business development services to start-up and established native and non-native businesses.
David W. Noack, Managing Director with Robert W. Baird & Co., specializes in assisting a variety of debt issuers in obtaining low-cost capital through the utilization of innovative financing techniques. In his 20 years of experience, he has structured over 500 issues totaling over $1 billion.
Jon Otto, CEO of Visions, Inc., has over 27 years experience as a creative communications service provider. Visions’ offerings include web site design, development, production and hosting services. In May 2009, Visions Design Studio, Inc. merged with Printing Arts to become Visions, Inc.
John F. Petoskey, a partner with Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP, previously served as General Counsel for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Renee Porter is President of Advancia Corporation, an Oklahoma-based Federal contractor. During her more than 20-year career, she worked for the University of Oklahoma, held a political appointment to the U.S. Department of Labor, and worked for U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch.
Larry Romanelli is the Ogema (Chief) of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. He also currently serves as President of the United Tribes of Michigan.
James E. Spurr, a principal with Miller Canfield, specializes in resolving disputes and also concentrates on Federal Indian law.
Jamie Stuck is Vice-Chairperson of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribe.
Thomas A. Vargo is a Business Development Specialist for the Small Business Administration (SBA), Michigan District Office.
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