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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Credits: See the credit section for full information
WI CLE - 10.5 CLE Hours
Who Should Attend:
Tribal Attorneys
Tribal Members
Tribal Governing Bodies
Tribal Accountants
Vendors to Tribes
Government Officials
Lenders and Financial Planners
Thursday, Sep. 20, 2012
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview |
VP, Tribal Business Dev.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
| 9:10 | Welcome and Invocation |
Forest County Potawatomi Community
| 9:30 | National and Regional Tribal Litigation and Tribal Law Update |
Trends in Tribal Business-Related Litigation; National Tax Issues and Implications
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP
Peshawbestown, MI
Best & Flanagan LLP
Minneapolis, MN
| 10:45 | Tribal Finance - Accessing Capital for Tribal and Individual Enterprises |
Creative Financing for Tribes and Tribal Members; Tribal Lending Programs; Tribal Bonds for Economic Development; Non-Conventional Sources of Financing; Indian Loan Guarantee Programs; Use of Tax Credits; 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; How to Start a Native CDFI; Funding Sources; What to do with it to Grow Tribal Entrepreneurship and Businesses
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Lansing, MI
Assoc. Prof., College of Business
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
Tribal Financial Advisors, Inc.
| 1:15 | Case Study: Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands |
Waste to Energy Projects – Bio Digester
Forest County Potawatomi Community
| 2:45 | Tribal Entity Formation, Protection and Positioning |
Logistics and Legalities to Tribal Entity Formation; Interstate Considerations; International Considerations; How to Maximize Profits and Insulate the Enterprise from Legal and Political Attack; Re-Establishing Sovereignty; Operations Off of Tribal Land
Assoc. Prof., College of Business
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
| 3:45 | State/Tribal Business Development Collaboration |
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Expanded Into Tribal Business Development to be a Resource to Michigan’s Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Pursuing Economic Diversification, and to Build State-Tribal Relationships That Foster Business Development Beyond Gaming
VP, Tribal Business Dev.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
| 4:15 | Tribal Leaders Roundtable |
Tribal Growth and Lessons Learned
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
| 5:30 | Adjourn & Reception sponsored by The Seminar Group |
Friday, Sep. 21, 2012
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview |
VP, Tribal Business Dev.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
| 9:10 | Developing Non-Gaming Business Development – A Panel Discussion |
Reinvesting, Remodeling and Diversification; Effective Business Planning; Developing Business Infrastructure; Industries and Products; Hotels; Entertainment; Manufacturing
VP, Tribal Business Dev.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation
President/CEO, Mno-Bmadsen
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Blue Stone Strategy Group
Phoenix, AZ
President/CEO
Prairie Band LLC
Mayetta, KS
| 10:45 | SBA 8(a) and 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, Going After Federal Contracts, Contract Management
Dir. External Affairs
Native American Contractors Association;
Washington, DC
Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Winnebago, NE
Dir., Wisconsin District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
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.
R. Lance Boldrey, a member with Dykema Gossett PLLC, focuses on Indian law with an emphasis on gaming, economic development, and state-tribal relations.
Gavin Clarkson, PhD, is an Associate Professor with the College of Business at New Mexico State University.
Troland V. “Troy” Clay is President and CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, the economic development enterprise of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
James A. Crawford, Vice Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, was a founding member of the Potawatomi, Business Development Corporation.
Jeffrey A. Crawford, Attorney General of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, provides business, regulatory, and compact counsel.
Jennine J. Elias is Director of External Affairs with the Native American Contractors Association in Washington, DC.
Elmer “Jay” Emery has served as a Tribal Council Member with the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin since 1999.
Jamie Fullmer, Chairman and CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group, founded the firm to provide business and strategy consulting to Tribes.
Annette Hamilton, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ho-Chuck, Inc., is responsible to help oversee corporate subsidiaries and their daily operations.
Kristi Jackson is the CEO of Tribal Financial Advisors, Inc., an investment banking firm that exclusively serves tribes with financing-related issues.
Eric Ness is Director of the Wisconsin District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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.
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.
Lenor A. Scheffler, Chair of the Native American Law Section with Best & Flanagan LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Burton W. Warrington serves as President/CEO of Prairie Band LLC, the wholly owned holding company of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
WI CLE
This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 10.5 CLE hours.
IL CLE
This course has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 9.25 MCLE general credit hours.
IN CLE
This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Commission for Continuing Legal Education for up to 9.4 hours of CLE credit.
MN CLE
This course has been approved by the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 8.5 standard CLE hours.
OH CLE
This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 9.0 total CLE hours instruction.
ME CLE
This course has been approved by the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar for 9.41 CLE credits.
Accountants
May qualify for CPE credits. Please check with your state board’s requirements.
If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.
Information on Continuing Education Credits
| Single Registration |
$725.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$675.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$625.00 |
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| Non-Profit / NGO |
$625.00 |
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| New Associate |
$485.00 |
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| Paralegal |
$485.00 |
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| Tribal Member / Counsel |
$485.00 |
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| Student |
$375.00 |
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| Day One ONLY |
$633.00 |
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| Day Two ONLY |
$317.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$225.00 |
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| DVD Homestudy |
$750.00 |
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| CD Homestudy |
$750.00 |
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| Downloadable Course Materials |
$200.00 |
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| On Demand (All Sessions) |
$725.00 |
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| On Demand Session 1 |
$44.00 |
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| On Demand Session 2 |
$89.00 |
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| On Demand Session 3 |
$133.00 |
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| On Demand Session 4 |
$66.00 |
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| On Demand Session 5 |
$66.00 |
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| On Demand Session 6 |
$44.00 |
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| On Demand Session 7 |
$111.00 |
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| On Demand Session 8 |
$133.00 |
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| On Demand Session 9 |
$111.00 |
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Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 9/14/2012.
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| Potawatomi Bingo Casino |
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1721 W. Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
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| Phone: (414) 645-6888 |
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A block of guest rooms have been set aside until 8/19/12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, 611 W. Wisconsin Avenue. To reserve, call 414-273-2950 or 1-800-222-TREE. The Potawatomi will be providing a complimentary shuttle to and from the DoubleTree. Below is the shuttle schedule.
Day 1 pickup is at 8:30 AM at the DoubleTree to take to the Potawatomi. Return pickup is at 6:00 PM at the Potawatomi to take back to the DoubleTree.
Day 2 pickup is at 8:30 AM at the DoubleTree to take to the Potawatomi. Return pickup is at 12:30 PM at the Potawatomi to take back to the DoubleTree.
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