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Indian Progress in Business Event (INPRO)


35th Annual Indian Progress in Business Awards Event
Embracing the Future, Honoring the Past

October 21, 2010
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Albuquerque, NM

The Indian Progress in Business Awards Event (INPRO) is presented by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. It is a multi-faceted event which includes an American Indian Business Opportunity Fair (AIBOF) and the INPRO Awards Banquet.

The INPRO 2010 Awards Banquet is the oldest and most prestigious Native American recognition event acknowledging accomplishments and contributions made by American Indians and those who support their economic and business development endeavors. One of the highlights of the awards banquet is the presentation of scholarship awards presented to top American Indian undergraduate or graduate students majoring in business who have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to the American Indian community.

Table Sponsorships

Platinum Table
Gold Table
Silver Table

Individual Seat
NCAIED Client Seat

$7,000
$5,500
$4,500

$400
$199

The American Indian Business Opportunity Fair is a venue where Indian Businesses, Corporations, Tribal Enterprises, and Government Agencies have an opportunity to network and have face to face meetings.  This is an expo only, no learning session.  We have a limited amount of exhibit tables so register early to secure your spot.

Exhibit tables are $99 for American Indian businesses; $149 all others.  Walk through Admission is $25.
These rates do not include admission to the reception or banquet.

Awards to be presented

• Jay Silverheels Achievement Award
• First American Corporate Leadership
• First American Entrepreneurship
• American Indian Fellowship in Business Student Scholarship Awards

In honor of the National Center’s 40th Anniversary of incorporation, the “Native American 40 Under 40 Recognition Reception” will highlight 40 existing and emerging American Indian leaders under 40 years of age who have demonstrated leadership, initiative and dedication to achieve impressive and significant contributions in their businesses, communities and to Indian Country.

One of the event highlights is the presentation of scholarship awards to deserving American Indian undergraduate or graduate students majoring in business. These hand selected recipients have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to the American Indian community.

Previous presenting sponsors include BankAmerica Corporation, GTE California, Honda of America MFG, Inc., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, The Boeing Company, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Southern California Edison and Chickasaw Nation.

Where:Hard Rock Cafe Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque
11000 Broadway SE
Albuquerque, NM  87105
877-747-5382 or 505-848-1999 (Reservations)
www.hardrockcasinoabq.com

Room Rate: $80, mention INPRO 2010
Register for hotel room by September 29, 2010.

Why:
Proceeds from INPRO benefit the American Indian Fellowship in Business Student Scholarship Program. Proceeds also support the mission of the National Center which is to develop the American Indian private sector.

Attire:
Opportunity Fair: Business Casual to Business
Banquet: Black Tie Preferred or Tribal Dress

Contact:
For more information please contact:

Phyllis Smith, Event Specialist
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, Mesa, AZ
953 East Juanita Avenue, Mesa, AZ  85204
Phone: 800-4NCAIED (1-800-462-2433) 244,
Mobile: 480-280-6445
Fax: 480-545-4208
Email: events@ncaied.org

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